Arrive in Athens. From here we drive towards Litohoro located right at the foothills of Olympus mountain. We start at 1110m, and after a 3-hour hike in a pleasant forest trail of pine and fir trees, we reach our destination for the day; the Petrostrouga Hut. We will enjoy a stunning view of the Aegean Sea and the high summits while the tour leader gives a briefing of the next days program. We will have a meal and overnight stay at the hut.

Estimated Walking Time: approx. 3 hours

The day starts early as we need to depart by 09:00 towards the Muses Plateau, named after the inspirational goddesses of Literature, Science, and The Arts. During this 4-5 hour stunning hike we will see how the mountain’s ecosystem transforms, from dense forest to alpine terrain, as we head towards higher altitudes. A small but friendly refuge will accommodate us (2 hrs walk). There we have a 2-hour break to get acquainted with the space, have a cup of warm tea, or socialise with local climbers. After lunch and relaxing time, we will hike the nearby peaks - named Profitis Ilias, at an altitude of 2.781m and the nearby peak of Tumba at 2.786 - just above our refuge to admire superb views of Mt Olympus´ summits. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea while the sun is setting; the perfect ending to our hikes. Upon our return to the refuge, a well deserved dinner and a drink are all we need to complete the day.

Estimated Hiking Time: approx. 4-5 hours

Today, after breakfast, is the summit day. In order to reach Mytikas we will have to use our hands (rock scramble). At the top of Mytikas (2918m) you will see one of the most magnificent views in Greece. On a clear day, you are able to see as far as Albania and Bulgaria in the North, and Chalkidiki penisulla. As reaching the summit is challenging and the safety of our clients always comes first, our guides retain the decision if clients are to actually climb the peak of Mytikas. We will descend the mountain taking a different trail this time. After descending we drive towards Meteora for overnight there and if we are on time, we will enjoy a perfect sunset view.

Estimated Hiking Time: approx. 8 hours

Meteora is famous all over the world for its gigantic rock pillars and monasteries that are built on the rocks' summits, a unique worldwide UNESCO monument. Meteora is one of the largest Greek Orthodox communities in Greece, one of the most imposing sights in Greece and a must-see for everyone visiting the country. Today we have another challenging day on the rocks. We are going to explore this magnificent scenery from the best ever viewpoints following a magnificent via cordata route. The route we will follow is an ancient path, curved by the monks in the Middle Ages who lived in the ruined monastery. It is a scrambled walk that leads to one of the highest rocks of Meteora, where you will enjoy breathtaking views from the top. Late in the afternoon, we will drive towards Athens to finish our excursion.

- 3 nights accommodation
- NomadsPath English speaking guide/tour leader throughout the trip
- Via cordata/scramble tour on the rocks of Meteora
- Luggage transfer