Trekking on Mount Olympus and Alonissos island
DAY 1
Arrival at the Thessaloniki airport and transfer to a traditional guesthouse in Litohoro village. A
welcome dinner will follow during which you meet the other members of the group and you get informed
about the program. (o/n guesthouse in Litohoro)
DAY 2
After breakfast we are transferred to "Prionia", at an altitude of 3,500 ft (1.000 meters). At the beginning
of the path we see a small waterfall and start hiking through beech and fir forests. As we continue our way
up to 6,000 ft alt. (2.100m) we can admire a variety of woodland birds and flowers. After 3.5 hours of
hiking we reach the "Spilios Agapitos" refuge. The rest of the day is free to relax to prepare for the next
day’s climb to the top of the mountain. (o/n "Spilios Agapitos" refuge)
DAY 3
We take a path up the cliffs, first reaching the peak "Skala" at 8,280 ft (2.882m) high and later the peak
"Skolios" at 8,365 ft (2.911m) high. From there, we go for the optional side-trip to "Mytikas" at 8,382 ft
(2.917m), Greece's highest peak! The climb to Mytikas involves scrambling on a well-defined route and
steep ascent of more than 2,500 feet on alpine terrain, followed by a long descent on the same path. After
taking some pictures at the top of Mitikas and resting for a while, we return back to the refuge (6-7h).
(o/n "Spilios Agapitos" refuge)
DAY 4
Today we leave the refuge heading for the "Muses Plateau" and the "Yiossos Apostolidis" refuge at
7,760 ft (2,700m) high. This refuge offers a panoramic view of the dramatic Stefani peak, Zeus' throne
that dominates the plateau. After resting for a while, we return back to the refuge (7-8 h) (o/n "Spilios
Agapitos" refuge)
DAY 5
We set out for our descent back to Prionia from where we are transferred to St Dionissos monastery.
There we walk into Enipeas gorge for a 15' minutes trek and we visit a small waterfall with a natural river
pool (3h). We then return to our guesthouse in Litohoro. In the afternoon, we have time to visit the
natural river pools of "Vithos" in Litohoro Village. (o/n guesthouse in Litohoro)
DAY 6
Transfer to "Volos" port where we catch the ferryboat to Alonissos island. In the afternoon, we visit the
city of Alonissos and have the opportunity to learn about the Northern Sporades National Marine Park,
which was founded to protect the monk seal and rare species of birds. (o/n hotel at Alonissos)
DAY 7
After breakfast we start our trekking from the "chora" of Alonissos to visit the beautiful beaches that are
nearby, such as "Mourtia" and "Virisitsa" for leisure time and swimming. Afterwards, we visit the
"Kaloboulou" hill with a panoramic view. The rest of the day will be free to relax.
DAY 8
Today's trekking combines sea and mountain. We have the chance to walk from "Votsi" through the
mountain to "Megali Ammos" beach, where we can swim and visit St Anargiri abbey. Later on, we
return to our hotel.
DAY 9
Today we have a free day to rest and relax, enjoying the sea and the sun. We also offer a daily trip with
zodiac boats to visit the small islands of "Psathoura" and "Kira Panayia" inside the national marine
park.
DAY 10
Early morning we take the ferryboat to Thessaloniki, and head straight to the airport for your flight back.
