5-Day Hiking Getaway to Delphi, Meteora and Dragon's Lake
5-Day Hiking Getaway to Delphi, Meteora and Dragon's Lake
Join this exciting getaway to the Greek mountains for the best hiking experience in Greece.
Visiting Places: Mt Parnassos and nearby villages, St Jerusalem Byzantine Monastery, Meteora, Kastraki village, Dragon Lake (Drakolimni on Pindos Mt Tymfi), Delphi, Corycian Cave
Duration: 5 days
WHY WE LOVE IT
The best hiking getaway in the Greek mountains we’ve tracked so far! This is a unique private hiking trip to Delphi, Meteora and Dragon Lake with an expert mountain guide - ideal for nature lovers (no scary bits!)
Activity Description
Day 1: Athens to Mt Parnassos
Starting point: Athens Airport (morning)
Destination: Mt Parnassos
Overnight stay: Milias Camps Village
Included: Dinner at Milias Camps Village
Hiking time: 1.5 hour (in case of daylight upon arrival at the mountain)
Day 2: St Jerusalem Byzantine Monastery to Meteora
Starting point: Milias Camps Village
Destination: St Jerusalem Monastery
Overnight stay: Kastraki village at the footsteps of Meteora (boutique/3* hotel)
Included: Breakfast at Milias Camps Village + accommodation
Hiking time: 3 hours + sunset hike (depends on time of arrival)
Day 3: Meteora to Mikro Papiggo
Starting point: Meteora
Destination: Mikro Papiggo
Overnight stay: Timfi's Mountain Refuge (Astrakas refuge)
Included: Breakfast + Accommodation
Hiking time: Sunrise hike (1 hour) + afternoon hike up to the refuge (about 3.5 hours)
Day 4: Drakolimni to Parnassos
Starting point: Refuge of Tymfi Mountain
Destination: Dragon's Lake Drakolimni, Mikro Papiggo and Mt Parnassos (final stop)
Overnight stay: Milias Camps Village
Included: Dinner + accommodation
Hiking time: About 3-4 hours (depends on pace)
Day 5: Delphi to Athens
Starting point: Milias Camps Village
Next stop: Delphi, Corycian Cage, Athens
Overnight stay: --
Included: Breakfast
Hiking time: Upon arrangement, hiking time to Delphi and Corycean Cave (about 3-4 hours)
Your guide will pick you up from the airport or your Athens' hotel and will drive you to Parnassos mountain in a private vehicle. In case of daylight on your arrival at the mountains, you will take a short afternoon hike through the ancient ruins/walls of the area (around 1.5 hour walk). Overnight stay at Milias Camps Village, a simple mountain lodge.
Start the day with a hike through the trails reaching St Jerusalem Byzantine monastery, built inside a cave (3 hours hike). Return for lunch and early- afternoon departure for Meteora. Dinner and overnight stay at Kastraki village small hotel, located at the footsteps of Meteora, an ideal location for your sunrise and sunset hikes.
Sunrise walk below the 'castles in the sky' of Meteora (1 hour). Departure for Mikro Papiggo, a village built on the slopes of Gamila peak (Mt Tymfi). Lunch at Papiggo and afternoon walk up to the refuge (about 3.5 hours hike). Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.
Hike towards Drakolimni, aka 'Dragon's lake' (1 hour). Return to the refuge (1 hour), lunch and departure for Papiggo (2 hours). From there, your driver will return you to Parnassos for dinner and overnight stay at Milias Camps Village.
Breakfast at Milias Camps Village and visit to Delphi and the Corycian Cave (God Pan's cave). Free time at the archaeological site of Delphi and the museum (guided tour upon prior arrangement). Return to Athens in the afternoon.
Other information
Price: Euros 1,100 per person - this is a quote for a private excursion of 2 adults. For more participants, please contact us for a quote.
What's included:
5 days / 4 nights,
Private Tailor-Made Tour
Private transfers (hotel pick up / drop off)
Licensed mountain guide
Accommodation as specified
3 breakfasts 2 dinners at Milias Camps Village
What's not included:
Meals other than those specified
You will have options to enjoy meals in tavernas/spots recommended by your guide at your own expense
Tickets and guided tour of Delphi archaeological site and/or Delphi museum
Hiking info:
Hiking times as described - can be adjusted to your pace and requirements on the day.
Guide flexible. No scary bits!
Max daily walking/hike: 3-4 hours, depends on pace and your arrangement with your guide.
Accommodation (4 nights)
Night 1: Milias Camps Village (Parnassos)
Night 2: Boutique/3* hotel in Kastraki village (Meteora)
Night 3: Timfi's Mountain Refuge (Astrakas refuge)
Night 4: Milias Camps Village (Parnassos)
Cancellation Policy
This is a tailor-made itinerary. Early arrangements and bookings on behalf of the organizer have been made for the realization of this tour and therefore the Activity Fee is non refundable. Partial refund may be accepted by the host and will be evaluated based on the circumstances, subject to at least 1 month prior notice and reasonable evidence as required by the host.
Additional Info
Confirmation to be received as soon as possible (within 24 hours from booking)
You can present either a print out or an electronic booking confirmation for this activity
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