Circular Hiking Tour to the Summit of Olympus Mountain
Join a 3-day circular hiking tour to the Mytikas summit, the highest point on Mount Olympus. A certified mountain guide will show you the way and keep you safe.
Private
Olympus
3 Days
May - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Reach the summit of Mytikas, the highest point on Mount Olympus.
* Join a certified, local guide who can share their knowledge and expertise.
* Explore a circuit that will give you different perspectives of the famous Olympus mountain.
Description
This tour will take you on a 3-day circular hike of Mount Olympus, all the way to the Mytikas summit, the highest point on Olympus at an altitude of 2198 m (9584 ft).
This 3-day tour will allow you to truly experience and enjoy your Olympus hike. You will have time to rest between hikes amd we will take two different routes, one to the summit, and another on the way back.
We will spend two nights in mountain huts, with sunrise views, explore the Zonaria Trail, pass below the Throne of Zeus, reach the Mytikas summit, pass the Laimos ridge, and explore the Muses Plateau.
Although everyone is welcome to join, a good fitness level is a must. Additionally, you will need to be comfortable with heights as some scrambking is involved on the way to the summit. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you!
Make sure to send your booking request for this unique and unforgettable trek on Mount Olympus!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Mountain guide expenses
- Rope
- Harness
- Helmet
Price details
The price includes:
• English speaking certified guide + their expenses
• 1 night accommodation in a mountain hut
• Local transfer Litochoro – Prionia & Prionia – Litochoro.
• Safety climbing equipment (helmet, climbing harness, rope)
• Trekking poles
• Photos and videos
• VAT
The price does not include:
• Personal expenses
• Meals or snacks
• Optional gratuities
• Transfer to/from Litochoro (we can assist you in making arrangements)
• Accommodation in Litochoro before/after the hike (we can assist you with arrangements)
• Anything not mentioned as included
Itinerary
Day 1: Prionia – Spilios Agapitos Hut
Difficulty: Intermediate Distance: Approx. 5.5 km Elevation gain: 1000 m Hiking duration: 2 to 4 hours
Day 2: Spilios Agapitos Hut - Mytikas Summit - Muses Plateau
Difficulty: Intermediate Distance: Approx. 6.5km Elevation gain: 850 m Hiking duration: 5-7 hours
Day 3: Muses Plateau – Petrostrouga - Gortsia
Difficulty: Intermediate Distance: 10 km Elevation loss: approx. -1600 m Hiking duration: 5-7 hours
Details
More info
This trip is allowed for adults, and children older than 16 years old accompanied by their parents.
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
We will try to pack light, and carry only the essentials detailed below: •Hike/trail running shoes (non-slippery sole) •40-60lt. backpack with padded straps and belt. Please note that extra space should be predicted in your backpack for carrying a helmet and a climbing harness (we provide them). •A water bottle (at least 1-1.5 lt of water should be carried) - energy bars/jels or other snacks. •Waterproof jacket (preferably) or a windbreaker with hood (windbreaker pants are also advised) •Shorts and long trousers for walking, preferably quick-drying material •2 dri-fit (technical) t-shirts, one long sleeve t-shirt •Warm clothing for the night, (fleece top, long thermal underwear,2 pair of socks) •Sunglasses, hat, sun-cream •Warm gloves, beanie hat (advised) •Sleepimg bag (blankets will also be available in the refuge) •Personal toiletries, small towel •Head-lamp (advised) •Simple first aid kit (plasters or blister kit, painkiller or similar, antiseptic)
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About the guide
Stavros
5.0
(40)
Mountain Leader
A certified Mountain Leader and a member of the Greek Mountain Leader Association (HMLA). An experienced mountaineer, having attained several courses by the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing and also an active trail runner, having participated and finished some well established endurance/ultra races (UTMB, TDS, CCC). Speaks fluent English, has a BLS/AED first aid certification, and also holds a Master’s and Bachelor degree in Marketing and Business Administration.
Languages
English | Greek
Certificates
HMLA
What people are saying about Stavros
5
What an amazing trip. It was truly an experience I will never forget and always cherish. The whole trip went exactly according to the itinerary. Stavros is not only very professional but also a wonderful person to spend time with. I had never climbed a mountain before and Stavros made me feel very safe and his instructions were always clear and to the point. I learned a lot from the experience and will without a doubt do it again. Mt Olympus is simply sublime. It is a challenge to make it to Mytikas but with Stavros' guidance it is attainable and well worth the sore legs after. Thank you so much!!!!
5
What an amazing trip. It was truly an experience I will never forget and always cherish. The whole trip went exactly according to the itinerary. Stavros is not only very professional but also a wonderful person to spend time with. I had never climbed a mountain before and Stavros made me feel very safe and his instructions were always clear and to the point. I learned a lot from the experience and will without a doubt do it again. Mt Olympus is simply sublime. It is a challenge to make it to Mytikas but with Stavros' guidance it is attainable and well worth the sore legs after. Thank you so much!!!!
5
Stavros was a really good guide. He had a lot to share, was happy to answer our questions and chat with us. He was always positive, smiling and helpful. He took a lot of great pictures and videos from the hike, which we can look back at. He made us feel very safe and comfortable the whole way through and he listened to and fulfilled all of our wishes. We had an experience that we will remember for the rest of our lives thanks to stavros! We would definitely recommend everyone to book stavros for your next hike to the top of greece! Thank you stavros
5
The trip was amazing and Stavros Chasapidis was very knowledgeable and a good guide. He was extremely responsive and answered questions I had months in advance of the trip.
Bill
5
Our guide Kostas was great. Professional, safe and efficient throughout, punctual, friendly and helpful. The drive to the trailhead was long but interesting, and the climb was spectacular. Easy hike from the Christakis trailhead to Scala, and then fun scrambling to the Mytikas summit.
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