Mountain of the Gods Greece
8 Days
Min 5 max 12
€1550,-
The Trip
When you think of Greece, you may think of islands, the sea and the beach. But if you search, you will also find another Greece. In search of that other Greece, we set sail for Mount Olympus on the mainland. Olympus rises spectacularly from sea level just ten kilometers from the Aegean Sea coast and, at nearly 3,000 meters, is the highest mountain in Greece. According to mythology, the home of the most important Gods and in particular the exalted residence of the supreme god Zeus.
Here we create our own mythical story. A magisterial wild camping adventure of a different kind. Our trip starts from the charming garrison town of Litochoro, where we work our way up the mountain fully (depending on conditions) in Greek style supported by mules. Once at the top, from our tented camp, we climb the throne of Zeus and several other notable peaks of Olympus overlooking the sea. Armed with mountain guide, climbing gear and focus that is. Because some of these peaks require hand and foot work and exhilarating scrambles on a rope through snow-filled couloirs!
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Theme and levels
Wild Fitness is the theme of this group trip: the days are intense and physical. This trip requires good fitness as well as previous experience hiking in mountainous terrain. This trip is not suitable for people who are afraid of heights and we recommend practicing bouldering or climbing prior to the trip. We will walk daily for 7-10 hours through the mountains with the necessary altimeters towards the peaks, sometimes with a somewhat heavier bag. The altimeters can reach up to more than 1500. Experience with (wild) camping and Wild Human is a big plus.
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Practical
Cost
€1550,-
What’s included?
- Two nights in a guesthouse and five in tents on the mountain
- Breakfast, lunch and evening meals
- A Rewild Mountain Leader
- A local Greek mountain guide
- Donkeys on certain parts of the route
- Rewild group camping equipment
- 24/7 backup support from the Netherlands
- On-site transportation
Not included in this price is your flight to and from Thessaloniki, personal expenses in restaurants and mountaineering insurance. We recommend taking out this at the NKBV.
Logistics
Logistics within Greece is organized by Rewild and is
included in the trip. You are free to travel to Thessaloniki
on your own and book your own flight, but in consultation we will look at
the best flight.
Nutrition and water
Food is organized by Rewild and is included in the
package price. This means breakfast, lunch and dinner during all days. Please bring
yourself any snacks for in between.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 5 people. A maximum of 12 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
Today we fly to Thessaloniki in northern mainland Greece. By car we will travel on to Litochoro where we will spend one night in a guesthouse.
Day 2 through 6
Conquering the throne of Zeus
In Greek style supported by donkeys, we work our way up to the Muses Plateau below the peaks of Mount Olympus, our base on the mountain for the next few days. From here we will climb fast ‘n light the highest peaks in Greece: Stefani, Mytikas, Skolio, Skala and Prophet Ilias.
Day 7
Down through the woods
A long day of descent brings us back to Litochoro where we feast on a clean Greek dish.
Day 8
Travel day back to the Netherlands
After a night at the guesthouse, today is all about the journey back to the Netherlands.
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Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, cancellation is possible according to our terms and conditions: up to 8 weeks before departure you pay only the deposit, after that increasing costs apply up to 100% just before departure.
Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
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