Hike to the summit of Greece’s legendary Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and the fabled home of Zeus and the Greek Gods. This self-guided trekking tour takes you on the legendary path up the mountain and into the clouds, where you can look out over the expansive landscape of Mount Olympus National Park with the Aegean Sea to the east.
During your trek, you’ll visit a cave chapel, the Agios Dionysios Monastery, and the Skolio Summit. Your accommodation will be in simple mountain huts, where you’ll have a bed and a place to prepare your meals—no need to carry a tent on this trek, making each step easier. An ultimate and unforgettable week-long expedition to this mythological hot spot awaits you on the Mount Olympus & Northern Greece Hiking Tour.
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Mount Olympus & Northern Greece Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Prepare for Your Journey in Litochoro
When you’ve arrived at the foothills of Mount Olympus, you’ll find the town of Litochoro. This is where most hikers begin their trek up the mountain. You’ll have time to explore a little bit and get any last provisions you’ll need for your hike.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Litochoro
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Monastery Hike
Your trail starts along the Enipeas River and quickly begins to climb 900 meters to the Agios Dionysios Monastery. Take your time! The path is short and steep, so take breaks all afternoon to appreciate your surroundings.
You’ll finally reach the ruins of the Agios Dionysios Monastery, which is where your taxi will meet you to drive you back to Litochoro.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Litochoro
Distance: 4 hours, 9.6km, 900m of ascent, 350m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Begin Your Olympus Trek
This morning, a transfer will take you back to the monastery, where you’ll begin your walk again. Along your route, you’ll pass an ancient chapel in a cave and many sparkling rivers and river pools. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a fairytale as you cross the water on little footbridges and stepping stones.
Settle into a mountain hut for the night.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Olympus
Distance: 4 hours, 8.8km, 1300m of ascent, 90m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Enjoy the Summit Views
Today, you’ll trek to new heights as you climb higher up the alpine terrain. You’ll reach the Skala Summit first (2866m), and then you’ll climb the ridge to Skolio Summit (2911m), which is the highest point of the trek. From both summits, you’ll have unmatched views of the surrounding mountains.
Continue your hike to the Plateau of Muses, where you’ll rest for the night.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Olympus
Distance: 6 hours, 11km, 1230m of ascent, 650m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Begin Your Descent to Koromilia
You’ll enjoy the easier pace today after the challenging hikes yesterday. You’ll slowly descend from the Plateau of Muses to the Giosos Pass and Lemos Ridge.
Eventually, you’ll find you’ve left the alpine heights behind and as you walk through the forest again. Reach your third mountain hut and get a well-earned rest.
Overnight Location: Mountain hut on Olympus
Distance: 5 hours, 10.5km, 55m of ascent, 1675m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Finish Your Walk and Return to Litochoro
Today will be a short and pleasant walk through the forest. Occasionally, the trees will break and offer you a tremendous view of the sea. When you reach the church of Ag. Konstantinos, your transfer will meet you and drive you the rest of the way to Litochoro.
Take an afternoon swim or explore Litochoro to celebrate your successful journey.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Litochoro
Distance: 2 hours, 4km, 735m of descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Final Day in Litochoro
This morning, your tour is officially complete after you’ve checked out of your hotel. You can return to the Thessaloniki airport or depart for your next destination.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The departure is available on any day of the week. Prices below are per person:
Departure on June 1st – October 12th, 2024:
- Single room (traveling alone): $650 USD
- Single room (group of 2+): $525 USD
- Double/twin room: $425 USD
- Triple room: $375 USD
Accommodation on Mount Olympus & Northern Greece Hiking
This tour is based in 2-star guesthouses and mountain huts. The hotels offer comfortable double occupancy rooms, while the mountain huts will be dormitory-style with shared washroom facilities and small kitchens.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
If you are a solo traveller or prefer a single room where possible (mountain huts only offer shared rooms), the required supplements are included in the listed prices.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Xenonas Papanikolaou in Litochoro ★★
This tidy guesthouse will welcome you to Litochoro. It combines the atmospheres of both a mountain and seaside town so you'll have plenty to explore.
Mountain Hut “A” – Spilios Agapithos, Olympus
This beautiful stone mountain hut offers shared dorm-style rooms and is a convenient place to stop directly along your route to the Olympus summit.
Mountain Hut “C” – Christos Kakalos, Olympus
There is room for 17 people in shared dormitory spaces in this tiny mountain hut. It rests in the Plateau of Muses at 2650 metres.
Koromilia Mountain Hut, Olympus
Spend the night at this mountain hut that overlooks the Thermaikos Gulf. It can accommodate 18 people between its three dormitory rooms.
Xenonas Papanikolaou in Litochoro ★★
This tidy guesthouse will welcome you to Litochoro. It combines the atmospheres of both a mountain and seaside town so you'll have plenty to explore.
What’s Included in the Mount Olympus & Northern Greece Hiking?
Meals
5 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Litochoro or Thessaloniki are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for your luggage is included as outlined in the itinerary. Transfers from Thessaloniki to Litochoro are not included.
Also Included
- 24-hour emergency telephone assistance
- Digital route notes and maps
- GPS App
- Transfer from Agios Dionysios to Litochoro
- Transfer from Litochoro to Agios Dionysios
- Transfer from Agios Konstantinos to Litochoro
Not included
- Guide services
- Tourism tax to be paid locally at each hotel
- Admissions and entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as “included”
- Gratuities for servers and drivers if desired
- Sleeping bags or sheets for sleeping in mountain huts
- Entry to Olympos Area fee
Optional Extras
- Single room supplements
- Additional nights accommodations are available before and after the tour in Litochoro, as well as at any of the accommodations on your route
- Printed tour materials (in addition to digital)
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Olympus & Northern Greece Hiking
S-Cape Travel Greece is a Greek outdoor company, established in 1994 and member of the S-Cape Group of companies since 2010.
At S-Cape Greece you find a varied portfolio of active and adventure trips that offer you a hands-on experience of Greece, having time to slowing down and appreciate the details: view the sites and landscapes, savor the specialties, meet and mingle with the locals and learn about the culture.
All our trips and itineraries are developed by our team of professional walkers and cyclists who have a keen eye for great trails, exciting itineraries, breath-taking scenery and good quality accommodation that share our vision on sustainable travel.
If you travel on one of our self-guided trips, you receive a Destination Manual with information on the country and a state-of-the-art Road Book with detailed route description, turn by turn diagrams of each crossing and explanatory text. On top, you can navigate the route in your own smartphone via our excellent S-Cape Travel App.
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- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead and why?
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