Your trip begins in Athens. Ancient and modern, with equal measures of grunge and grace, bustling Athens is a heavy mix of history and edginess. The historic center is an open-air museum, yet the city’s cultural and social life takes place amid these ancient landmarks, merging past and present. The magnificent Acropolis rises above the sprawling metropolis and has stood witness to the city’s transformation.
In the afternoon we will meet at our hotel and after a brief orientation meeting, we’ll set off to explore the old part of this lively city. To conclude the night, we will have our first dinner together while getting to know each other in eager anticipation of our adventure.
Overnight in Athens in a 4* hotel
Dinner included
In the morning, we will depart from Athens toward Pelion. Upon reaching the mountain, we will pass through a series of picturesque villages before arriving in Tsagkarada, our base for the next three days.
Later in the day, we will hike from the tiny settlement of Damouchari beach to Tsagkarada and on the way we will admire the 19th century neoclassical houses, that are great specimens of the Pelion style, pass across many stone fountains and end up in Tsagkarada’s main square, home to a thousand-year-old plane tree.
Overnight in Tsagkarada in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 4 km / Hiking Duration: 2 hr
Elevation gain: 480 m
Driving distance:
Athens to Tsagkarada 371 km / 4 hr 30 min
Our hike begins in the picturesque settlement of Milies. Following a cobblestone path, we descend with stunning views of the sea toward the coastal area where the village of Kala Nera is located. From there, we continue hiking upwards toward the village of Vyzitsa, a living monument to Pelion architecture. Its beautifully restored mansions, ecclesiastical monuments, cobbled streets, small square, and stone fountains make it one of the best-preserved examples of traditional architecture in Greece.
Overnight in Tsagkarada in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 12 km / Hiking Duration: 5 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 660 m & 660 m
Driving distance:
Tsagkarada to Milies 23 km / 30 min
Milies toTsagkarada 23 km / 30 min
Today, we will hike from Milies to Tsagkarada, following the old path that once connected the two villages. This route was historically used by locals to transport agricultural products from northern Pelion to the Milies train station, which linked the village to the town of Volos. The hike begins on a cobblestone path and then continues through the dense forest of the mountain, which is mostly composed of pine, oak, apple, and chestnut trees.
Overnight in Tsagkarada in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 11 km / Hiking Duration: 5 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 600 m & 480 m
Driving distance:
Tsagkarada to Milies 23 km / 30 min
The world Heritage listed Meteora is an extraordinary place, a testament to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. By far, the best way to appreciate the power of the natural forces that shaped this breathtaking landscape is walking right into it. Fantastic manifestations of geological history and current processes of nature await you around every bend or rise in the trail
We will start from the village of Kastraki, which lies at the bottom of the rocks and hike up for a visit in the monasteries. They represent a unique artistic achievement and are one of the most powerful examples of the architectural transformation of a site into a place of retreat, meditation and prayer.
Overnight in Kastraki in a boutique hotel
Hiking distance: 8 km / Hiking Duration: 3 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 580 m & 580 m
Driving distance:
Tsagkarada to Kastraki 190 km / 2 hr 45 min
Our journey towards Pramanta, begins with a scenic drive through the breathtaking Baros Pass, one of the highest mountain passes in Greece, offering dramatic views of the Tzoumerka range.
Aside from its villages and stone bridges, what sets the region of Tzoumerka apart is its natural beauty, with its razor-sharp mountain peaks, freezing waterfalls, rivers tumbling through gorges and lush green hiking trails. In the afternoon, we will follow the path which connects the two mountain huts of Pramanta and Melissourgoi and along the route we will pass through dense fir forests, we will find streams and waterfalls and wewill admire the power of the natural forces that shaped this unique landscape.
Overnight in Pramanta in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 7 km / Hiking Duration: 3 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 481 m & 485 m
Driving distance:
Kastraki to Pramanta 107 km / 3 hr
After enjoying our breakfast, we will drive towards Kalarytes, which alongside Syrrako are the true Jewels of Epirus. Both are genuine masterpieces, built from expert craftsmen, distinguish with their traditional character their arched bridges and their stone houses. We will hike the path that connects these two villages and it is certain that the spectacular vistas to the Tzoumerka mountains will take your breath away.
Overnight in Pramanta in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 11,2 km / Hiking Duration: 5 hr
Elevation gain & loss 692 m
Driving distance:
Pramanta to Kalarytes 20 km / 40 min
Kalarytes to Pramanta 20 km / 40 min
Ioannina the beautiful capital of the prefecture, is a city where history and tradition blend together in a mysterious way. Ioannina was under the Ottoman rule for almost 500 years, and Turkish influence has survived here more strongly than anywhere. Under the Turks the city flourished as a center of arts and crafts and no one had more impact on the town than the ruler Ali Pasha. In the morning, drive to Ioannina and discover the living history through a walking tour in the city's old citadel.
After lunch we will depart to Athens, where your trip with Tripin Adventures in Greece concludes.
Overnight in Ioannina in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Driving distance:
Pramanta to Ioannina 55 km / 1 hr 30 min
Today there will be a morning transfer to the airport of Ioannina where you can catch a morning flight to the international airport of Athens for return flights home or continue exploring one of Europe’s oldest cities.
Breakfast included
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