6-days Central Greece Highlands Adventure

Perfectly combining history and culture with nature and soft adventure activities, this exploration will take you on a memorable trip through Central Greece’s highlands!

Starting by visiting the UNESCO Worldwide Heritage site of Delphi, this exploration gives you the chance to learn more about Greek mythology and history, explore the unspoiled by mass tourism mountainous area of Evrytania, said to be one of the most beautiful and clean regions in Greece and experience at the most the Greek mainland through nature–based and cultural activities, such as horseback riding, river trekking, exploring caves and visiting traditional historic villages and monasteries.

Tour Highlights

• Visit the archaeological site of Delphi, the place that in ancient times was considered to be the center of the known world, the place where heaven and earth met.
• Explore Mount Parnassus National Park, the place where the Olympian gods came together
• Feel like a speleologist and explore some of the area’s caves
• Explore some of the most beautiful and unspoiled mountains of mainland Greece, also called the “Hellenic Alps” or the “Switzerland of Greece”
• Enjoy river trekking in the spectacular “Panta Vrechi” canyon or rafting in the Tavropos river
• Visit traditional small villages, untouched by time
• Visit the impressive Prousos monastery, explore the Black Cave, and taste the locally produced Greek prosciutto

Itinerary:

Day 1: Athens - Delphi - Mount Parnassos

In the morning, you meet with your group and the tour leader gives you a brief introduction to our exploration. We board our minibus with the first direction to the archaeological site of Delphi, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. We visit the Oracle of Delphi and the Museum, while our professional guide will take you on a trip through ancient Greek history and Greek mythology!

After lunch, you are free to explore the traditional mountainous village of Arachova, located at the foot of Mt. Parnassos.

Our overnight is a surprise in a beautiful wooden chalet in the heart of Mt. Parnassos.

• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Traditional chalet in Mount Parnassos

Day 2: Explore Mount Parnassos, National Park

After breakfast, we will explore Mount Parnassus National Park through a wide range of activities.

Depending on the season, you can choose among mountain biking, horseback riding, and archery or take a trip to the earth’s core and explore mythical caves or find out step by step the bauxite mining process!

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Traditional chalet in Mount Parnassos

Day 3: Parnassos - Karpenisi

This morning we will depart for Karpenisi, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled mountainous areas in Greece, also known as the “Hellenic Alps” or “Switzerland of Greece”. For the 3 coming days, we will use Karpenisi as our base and we will explore the amazing region of Evritania, which offers numerous outdoor opportunities all year round.

In the afternoon, we will visit the picturesque village of Korischades and we will enjoy horse riding through pristine fir forests!

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Traditional 3* Hotel in Karpenissi

Day 4: River trekking in Panta Vrechi

Are you keen on river trekking? Today we start our day at the spectacular canyon of “Panta Vrechi” which offers its visitors impressive views of the rockery scene and an exclusive variety of flora*. Waterproof clothes and swimming suits are necessary since we can swim under the beautiful waterfalls!

Then we drive over to Kaliakouda Peak to Megalo Chorio, where you have free time to visit the village and the local shops and taste some delicious local desserts.

* River trekking in Panta Vrechi is available only between June – October. The rest of the year, there are other alternatives to this activity, such as canyoning through the Via Ferrata or rafting in the Tavropos River.

• Meals: Breakfast, Pick-nick lunch
• Accommodation: Traditional 3* Hotel in Karpenissi

Day 5: Prousos Monastery & the Black Cave

After breakfast, we will visit the historic Prousos Monastery, built on a steep rock, above the Karpenisiotis River canyon. Then, following a narrow mountain trail we will hike to the gorge of Mavri Spilia (Black Cave). The path will take us through beautiful bridges and incredible waterfalls!

At the end of our visit, we will arrive at the village of Prousos, where the local butcher shop of “Stremmenos” produces high-quality cold cuts, naturally matured with no preservatives! You are free to try the “Greek” prosciutto, or the salami from the delicatessen and you can buy whatever you like from the shop.

• Meals: Breakfast, Pick-nick lunch, Dinner   
• Accommodation: Traditional 3* Hotel in Karpenissi

Day 6: Return to Athens

After breakfast, we depart for Athens. We stop for coffee and lunch at the coastal town of Kammena Vourla and we arrive in Athens late afternoon.

Depending on your flight schedule, you can either head straight to the airport or spend your last night, enjoying the city’s nightlife.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Depends on your trip schedule

Prices per person for private groups 2022:

*Single supplement: 100€ 

* June 15th – Sept. 15th there is an extra charge of 60€/person (for groups of 2-8 guests)