Athens - Delphi - Mount of Pelion

Delphi Archaeological Museum - Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to reach Delphi. We will visit Castalia Spring, explore the archaeological site, and see the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. The Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits, includes the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. We will have lunch in the Delphi area or at the traditional Village of Arachova before departing for Pelion, the mountain of Centaurs.

Pelion - After checking in at the hotel, you can explore the village of Portaria. Stroll around and discover the incredibly dense network of cobblestone trails and enjoy the taverns with delicious food. Overnight in Pelion at the Village of Portaria.

Villages of Pelion - Village of Litochoro at Olympus

Portaria - After breakfast, we will explore the Pelion area, the summer habitat of the twelve gods of Olympus. Pelion is a place of indescribable beauty, irresistibly attractive with many traditional villages surrounded by nature. You can visit Portaria village, stroll through the stone streets, admire the lush nature and beautiful Pelion mansions, and get a coffee around the main square, with its huge age-old plane trees, full of traditional Greek restaurants and shops where you can buy local products (sweets, jams, liqueurs, etc.).

Makrinitsa - We continue our trip to reach Makrinitsa, known as the “balcony of Pelion,” which features a large square with plane trees offering panoramic views of Volos and the Pagasetic Gulf, the church of John the Baptist, the marble fountain with four bronze lion heads and the immortal water, as well as the cafe Theofilos, where you will see the large mural by the famous Greek painter Theofilos Hadjimichael from 1910, entitled “Battle in the Cold Fountain.”

Milies - Our next stop will be at “Milies,” inextricably linked to the legendary train of Pelion, the famous Moutzouris, which offers truly unforgettable experiences to visitors to the mountain of Centaurs. The first reports about the existence of the village date back to 1510. Visit the church of the Patriarchs, built in 1741, to admire the remarkable post-Byzantine hagiographies and relics. At the end, you will head to Litochoro for an overnight stay.

Litochoro - After this amazing day, we will head to Litochoro for an overnight stay.

Hiking at the Paths of Olympus - Meteora - Sunset tour around the rocks

Mount Olympus - After breakfast, you will meet your driver for an amazing exploration experience. Mt. Olympus, apart from being Greece’s highest mountain and lush in nature, is renowned from mythology as the home of the 12 Gods. You will reach a shelter where you will enjoy some of the 55 peaks of Mount Olympus and take memorable photos. The next stop will be the “Prionia area.” A fantastic visit to the area, in the gorge of Enippeas, includes the old Monastery, founded by Saint Dionysios on Olympus in 1542. Half an hour from the Monastery, in a cave, is the hermitage “Holy Cave” and the holy water of the Saint. Agios Dionysios practiced in a cave under a rock, which is about a 20-minute walk from the old monastery. The place was named “Holy Cave” and survives to this day, attracting thousands of visitors daily.

Kalambaka - At the end, you will head to Kalambaka (Meteora) for an overnight stay. Upon reaching Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks.

Meteora - Ioannina - Zagorochoria

Meteora - Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora, which are included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. Visiting Meteora, you will enjoy a unique and imposing scenery of ageless monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky at the top of huge rocks. This wonderful tour will be completed at the picturesque village of Kalambaka, where you will have a traditional Greek lunch! We will continue to reach Ioannina, the capital of Epirus, a multicultural city.

Ioannina Castle - We will continue to reach Ioannina, the capital of Epirus, a multicultural city. You will have a panoramic tour by car to admire the beautiful city. We will visit the beautiful fortified old town and the castle. This is the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece! We will admire Lake Pamvotida and its Small Island of “Ali Pasha,” accessible only by boat. It is the only inhabited island on a lake in Europe! You must not forget to sample the traditional spices and herbs harvested from the mountains of Epirus, a special delicacy, or the famous desserts of ‘sker bourek’ or ‘sugar pie,’ and the exceptionally delicious baklava or other syrup pastries.

Zagorohoria - At the end, we head to the Villages of Zagorochoria for an overnight stay.

Tour at Villages of Zagorochoria and Vikos Gorge - Athens

Monodendri - After your breakfast, we will start our journey to visit the traditional stone villages of Zagori, called Zagorochoria, declared a national historical monument, known for the amazing stone bridges that have been standing since the 1800s and the footpaths that connect the villages that are still in use today. The Zagori area is home to the impressive Vikos Gorge, which is listed by the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest canyon in the world in proportion to its width. Rising up to 1,040 meters in several places, the steep walls of the gorge offer a fascinating sight to its visitors. Be sure to take your camera because you’ll want to take plenty of pictures! Passing by the village of Monodendri, we will reach the area of “Oxia,” the most suitable area to see the amazing panoramic view of Vikos Gorge.

Vikos Gorge - The Gorge, with its northwest-southeast direction, has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River and is a site of major scientific interest. However, to best experience the gorge, you will certainly want to bring your hiking shoes! Most people spend around 3-5 hours walking through the gorge (optional with guide) and exploring the beauty within. Another highlight of the area is the “Stone Forest,” a unique natural phenomenon. An impressive formation that fascinates every nature lover. It is the only one in the whole country and one of the two in the whole world. It took many years to cause this erosion and disintegration of the slabs to offer this impressive result. The image is beautiful and special as the stone forest is essentially located in a normal forest consisting of oaks and maples.

Athens - We will depart from Zagori towards Athens. Our services end.

• Welcome bag upon meeting
• Private Car & English speaking driver
• Landing and/or facility fees
• Sunset tour in Meteora
• Breakfast
• 4 Nights Accommodation

• Entrance fees at archaeological sites
• Licensed Tour Guide (available with extra cost)
• Hotel City Tax