VIP 3-Day Tour From Athens: OLYMPUS – THE MOUNTAIN OF GODS!

VIP 3-Day Tour From Athens: OLYMPUS – THE MOUNTAIN OF GODS!

Name: VIP 3-Day Tour From Athens: OLYMPUS – THE MOUNTAIN OF GODS!
Address: Macedonia

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The ultimate excursion to Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece, where the ancient gods of the Greeks reside!

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Highlights

Climb to the top of Greece with a private guide.
Overnight in the highest mountain refuge of Greece, in the plateau of Muses.
View from Prophet Elias, the highest chapel in the Balkans
Admire the THRONE OF ZEUS
Experience the alpine character of Olympus with our hiking tour

Description

Discover the main points of interest of the mountain with the great panoramic hiking route of the mythical mountain! Ascend to the Highest peak of Mytikas and to the Prophet Elias, the tallest chapel in Greece, enjoy the sensation of alpine overnighting, and wander around the throne of Zeus from the surrounding peaks! Mount Olympus is a lifelong dream for many, and we respect it absolutely, providing the best possible services! Book your own private appointment on the mountain of the gods! -Day 1. Athens - Gortsia (5 hours by road). Gortsia - Petrostrouga mountain Refuge. 3.5 hours hiking. Elevation: 1100m – 1950m. First day of hiking! Ascent through a beautiful forest of pine and beech trees, with many balconies overlooking the Aegean Sea! We reach the first overnight official mountain refuge with dormitories, on the slopes of Olympus, from where Mount Athos, the 'Inaccessible' of Greece, is visible! -Day 2. Petrostrouga - Plateau of the Muses - Highest peak Mytikas. 5.5 hours. Elevation: 1950m – 2918m - 2760m. We ascend to the legendary plateau of the Muses, where we see all the peaks of Olympus and also the Throne of Zeus, the peak Stefani! After a break, we climb to Mytikas, the highest peak in Greece! For this ascent, your guide will use safety ropes as it is a quite difficult and steep climb. Anyone who prefers not to make this ascent can wait at the refuge on the plateau of the Muses. We return for overnight stay at the plateau of the Muses! -Day 3. Plateau of the Muses - Spilios Agapitos - Prionia. 5.5 hours. Elevation: 2760m – 2100m - 1100m. After witnessing one of the most beautiful sunrises from our ascent to the peak of Prophet Elias, where the tallest chapel in Greece stands, we begin our descent into the heart of the mountain, at the location of Prionia, passing through the refuge of Spilios Agapitos. The path is now wooded with firs, a variety of pine that grows in the mountains of Greece, and towards the end, we will encounter deciduous beech trees. From there, we take the car back to Athens.

Includes

Hassle free Pick-up & drop off from your accommodation (Hotel, Bnb etc) in Athens All the accommodations Guided tour by a live tour guide Transportation by luxury air conditioned minivan or private car