DAY 1
Hike in Lousios gorge
We depart Athens, heading towards Arcadia, a land steeped in myth—home to gods, nymphs, heroes, and the legendary god Pan. With its dense fir forests, rugged ridges, deep river valleys, plateaus, and barren summits touched by human activity, Arcadia stands as an outdoor paradise. our initial stop is at the Open-Air Water Power Museum showcasing the importance of water-powered techniques in local society across the ages.
Our accommodation rests in the medieval village of Dimitsana. After check-in and a satisfying lunch, we journey to the secluded Prodromos Monastery, an awe-inspiring sight carved into the rock. Alongside the Lousios River, a trail winds through a steep gorge, leading to Ancient Gortyna, once a healing sanctuary of Asclepius.
Overnight in Dimitsana in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 4 km / Hiking Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Driving distance:
Athens to Dimitsana 230 km / 2 hr 45 min
Dimitsana to Monastery of Prodromos 15 km / 30 min