Private Hiking Tour in Athens: Explore the Peak of Taygetos Mountain
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This excursion is designed for those wishing to connect with the breathtaking mountains and natural beauty of Greece. Enjoy a unique breakfast and personalized care while soaking in some of the most amazing views in the country! This tour is limited to 8 participants for a more intimate and manageable experience.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Taygetos Mountain Peak, Prophet Elias - 06:00 am

Departure from the meeting point, in the center of Athens

09:30 am

Arrival at the shelter of Taygetos mountain (during the road trip, we will have a 20 minutes stop)

09:30

10:00 am

Preparation for the hike. The guide will give you all the necessary instructions and specific details of the path

10:00 am

Start of the hike to the top of the mountain. During our hike, we will have some small breaks. All the trail is rocky and we will cover 850 meters of altitude difference. After some point, we will have great views of the plain of Messinia, the Mani peninsula and other smaller mountains like the Broken mountain. A big part of the path is on limestone

13:00-13:30 pm

Reach the peak of Taygetos mountain at 2.407 meters! On the top, we will see the ruins of a small church of Prophet Elias. We will spend at least half an hour to enjoy our picnic there and take a lot of photos!

13:30-14:00 pm

Start the descent to the shelter and the starting point.

16:00-16:30 pm

Arrival at the shelter and rest

17:00 pm

Departure for a close village in order to have our lunch.

18:30 pm

Departure for Athens

21:30-22:30 pm

Arrival in the center of Athens and your hotel.

What's Included
  • Certified mountain guide
  • Picnic at mountain summit
  • Included fuels & road tolls
  • Private car with driver
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • All applicable fees and taxes
  • Photography throughout the tour
  • Comprehensive insurance
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Personal Expences
  • Tips
Location
Platia Karaiskaki
In front of Alpha Bank.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Matthijs_g
Oct 27, 2023
Amazing experience - Amazing hike!! The nature is breathtaking and the guide was very nice. We had some good talks while walking up, like hiking with a friend. And the trail is challenging but not to hard for beginners. A must do!
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