We depart early from Athens and drive towards mount Parnassos. Covered by thick forests, with habitats of high biodiversity value, Parnassos was the first Greek mountain to be proclaimed a National Park. Our hike starts just below Corycian Cave, which was dedicated to the God Pan and it was a place for pagan rituals since Neolithic times. We follow the same path that ancient pilgrims used to take in order to approach the cave from Delphi oracle. It descends the southwest part of Parnassos mountain, within a dense fir forest and great views of the sanctuary of Delphi and the olive grove of Amfissa, the biggest in Greece, with more than one million trees.
Later in the afternoon, we will drive to Galaxidi, a charming seaside village on the Gulf of Corinth. Once a prosperous naval town, Galaxidi retains its neoclassical elegance and maritime character. Strolling along the picturesque harbor, you'll discover traditional mansions, quiet cobbled streets, and local craft shops. We end our day here with a relaxing dinner by the sea, enjoying fresh seafood and local specialties in one of the village’s welcoming tavernas.
Overnight in Delphi in a boutique hotel
Lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 8,5 km / Hiking Duration: 3 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 121 m & 670 m
Driving distance:
Athens to Delphi 180 km / 2 hr 30min
Early in the morning, you will visit the archaeological site of Delphi, symbol of unity in the ancient Greek world and its most prestigious religious center—before the crowds arrive. Afterward, we leave the mountainous village of Delphi and transfer to the magnificent landscape of Meteora. It's a moment you won’t easily forget: one minute you're driving through the fertile plains of Thessaly, and the next, towering rock pinnacles rise before you like a gigantic “stone forest.”
These dramatic formations are not only geological wonders, they represent a unique artistic and spiritual achievement, transforming nature into a place of retreat, meditation, and prayer. By far, the best way to appreciate the raw power of the forces that shaped Meteora is to walk right into it. Along the trails, you'll encounter breathtaking examples of geological history and the ever-changing processes of nature, revealed with every bend and rise.
Overnight in Kastraki in a boutique hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 4,5 km / Hiking Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Elevation gain & loss: 300 m & 317 m
Driving distance:
Delphi to Meteora 230 km / 3 hr
The world Heritage listed Meteora is an extraordinary place, a testament to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. After admiring the iconic architecture of the monasteries from outside, we get in to find out the secrets of the monastic life. The monasteries are like museums as they host a wide selection of precious icons, wall- frescoes, relics and other treasures from the Byzantine times.
In the morning we will hike towards one of the monasteries and after having lunch in the village of Kastraki, we will drive back to Athens, where your trip with Tripin Adventures in Greece concludes.
Breakfast and lunch included
Hiking distance: 7,5 km / Hiking Duration: 3 hr
Elevation gain & loss: 350 m & 300 m
Driving distance:
Meteora to Athens 350 km / 4 hr
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