Summary: Settle into the sacred shadows of the Macedonians’ holy city. Explore the Dion archaeological site, where ancient pilgrims once honored Olympian Zeus in a sanctuary defined by lush vegetation and flowing waters.
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Dion
Summary: Discover the less-trodden northern face of the Mountain of the Gods. This circular route through the Papa Stream and Krevatia Refuge offers serene forest immersion and dramatic views of the high peaks before a private winery experience.
Hike: Distance: ~12.5 km | Ascent: ~900m | Duration: ~6h
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Kastraki
Summary: Wake up beneath the mystical “stone forest” and walk the ancient paths used by monks for centuries. This route offers the most spectacular perspectives of the floating monasteries, far from the standard tourist crowds.
Hike: Distance: ~8.5 km | Ascent: ~650m | Duration: ~5h
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Metsovo
Summary: Delve into the noble heritage of the Epirus highlands. Explore the Tositsa Folklore Museum and the Katogi Averoff winery before embarking on a deep-forest trek through the dense beech and pine stands of Anilio.
Hike: Distance: 13.3 km | Ascent: ~1000m | Duration: ~6h
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Metsovo
Summary: Journey to Vovousa, a remote village bisected by the Aoos River. Trek into the core of the Valia Kalda National Park, one of Europe’s most pristine ecosystems, to discover hidden waterfalls and the raw majesty of the “Warm Valley”.
Hike: Distance: ~14 km | Ascent: ~540m | Duration: ~7h
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Vovousa Mountain Refuge
Summary: Ascend from the forest zone to the windswept alpine ridges of Mt. Avgo. This circuit provides a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the entire Valia Kalda wilderness and the surrounding Pindus peaks.
Hike: Distance: ~11 km | Ascent: ~800m | Duration: ~6h
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Greveniti
Summary: Discover the architectural masterpieces of the Zagori region. Walk the historic stone-paved paths connecting iconic arched bridges before a final sunset pilgrimage to the Beloï lookout overlooking the Vikos Gorge.
Hike: Distance: ~13 km (Combined) | Ascent: ~510m | Duration: ~5h (Combined)
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Vradeto
Summary: Enjoy your final traditional breakfast in the heart of Zagori before your private transfer for departure.
Today’s Journey:
Overnight: Departure
Learn more about the best time to visit Greece in our article “Best Time to Hike in Greece: A Seasonal Guide“.
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging This expedition is meticulously designed for trekkers in excellent physical condition. The itinerary features demanding traverses with substantial elevation gains and daily treks lasting between 6–7 hours. Participants should be comfortable navigating rugged alpine terrain and maintaining a steady pace across high-altitude mountain landscapes.
More about the difficulty levels of trails in Greece as well as about our grading system to be found on our dedicated article “Understanding Trail Difficulty in Greece: A Hiker’s Guide“.
October 5 – October 12, 2026: €1590 per person
Rates and Occupancy: Listed prices are based on double occupancy. For guests preferring a private room, a single supplement applies to the final cost.
Single Supplement: +€350
Accommodation Note: Please note that single room availability applies to 5 out of the 7 nights of the journey. In Vovousa and Greveniti, lodgings are shared in keeping with the authentic and traditional nature of mountain accommodations.
Solo Travelers: If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another participant of the same gender, the single supplement fee will be waived.
Minimum Participants: A minimum of 5 participants is required for this departure to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel the tour should the minimum group size not be met.
Maximum Capacity: To ensure an intimate and premium experience, the maximum group size is limited to 8 participants.
Learn more about the accommodation that we carefully select on our trips in our Journal article “Beyond the Buffet: Authentic & Boutique Hotels in Rural Greece“.
If you are a group, we are happy to discuss with you tailor made options to this trip, so that you get the best out of it!
