Sacred Summits of Olympus and Me

Sacred Summits of Olympus and Me Overview

Trek to the magnificent summit of Olympus, Greece's highest mountain and explore the UNESCO floating monasteries of Meteora

Captivating Greece is home to the breath-taking UNESCO floating monasteries of Meteora and to "the home of the gods" Mount Olympus, the highest peak in the country. Dominating a UNESCO national park and world biosphere reserve, dramatic Olympus, the Throne of Zeus is the highlight of this fantastic trekking journey which includes stays in traditional mountain huts and a spectacular trek onto the mountain.  Greece’s first national park of Olympus sits on the Macedonian border and is home to wonderful variety of wildlife including chamois, wolves, jackals, woodpeckers, birds of prey and butterflies. We start in the Greek village of Krastaki, located at the base of the Meteroa’s floating Orthodox monasteries. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is an area of towering sandstone pillars topped by magical monasteries. We’ll explore trails used by 11th Century monks and visit two of the monasteries before heading to the quaint town of Litochoro. Complete with a stunning mountain backdrop, Litochoro is a great place to relax before our trek up to the highest point in Greece. Mount Olympus is the second highest peak in the Balkans and this holiday is a real mountain adventure complete with dramatic ridges and breath-taking scenery. If you’re looking for a unique trekking journey with views that extend over to the coast, then this is the perfect choice.