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Memorable Meterora in Gorgeous Greece

A wonderful adventure due to our fantastic guide Aris ,the spectacular scenery , the lovely people in the group and our driver Elias.

Gorge - ous Greece

A varied week of great walking, stunning scenery and delightful villages - led by Aris, an excellent guide, and enjoyed in the company of some excellent fellow travellers.

As Good As It Gets

The trip exceeded my hopes and expectations. This was hiking trip through some of the most beautiful and historically significant sections of central Greece. It included satisfyingly challenging hikes through outstandingly dramatic landscapes, stays in traditional picture postcard villages and food that was both characteristic and delicious. Our guide was as good as it gets.

Amazing Greek Mountains

This trip takes you to Northern Greece firstly to discover Zagori National Park. The scenery is spectacular and not what typically comes to mind when someone mentions Greece. Starting in Thessaloniki you head west to Zagori staying in two characterful villages, Vitsa and Papingo, built in the traditional stone style on the mountainside. Unfortunately, the first two days of the itinerary were affected by the weather, but when the weather improved the walking was brilliant. After a variety of walking coupled with dramatic mountain views, you then head to Meteora, how those monks built those monasteries still astonishes me!

A great introduction to hiking in Greece

The trip was well constructed with a varied walking itinerary. There were some spectacular views, testing climbs and beautiful riverside moments, as well as the sights at Meteora. The accommodation was comfortable and the food options well thought out.

Trekking in the dramatic Pindus Mountains

Beginning in Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, we travel westwards by minibus for 4.5 hours to reach Zagoria with its spectacular arch stone bridges. The scenery was spectacular walking amongst 5 of the bridges which date back as far as the 17th century and is a masterpiece of local architecture. There was a hike up to the Astraka Mountain refuge which commanded a 360 degree awe- inspiring views of rugged mountains and watching the sunset was amazing. The trek ended in Meteora where we arrive to another spectacular sunset over the rock pillars of mountains where monasteries are located on the tops. We followed the hiking paths of the 12th century monks and visited one of the top-cliff monasteries.

A brilliant holiday with some great hikes

I've done several trips with Exodus and none of them have disappointed! The Zagori region was not an area I had heard of before, but the holiday really lived up to its billing. The mix of locations and accommodation was great, from hotels in the bigger towns to guest houses in the villages and the overnight stay in the mountain refuge. The hikes were really good, with some spectacular views especially of the Vikos Gorge and around the Dragon Lake. The guide, Stavros, was very friendly and knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we saw everything despite having to change things around a bit after an overnight thunderstorm. A really good holiday in a lovely (quiet) part of Greece. Thoroughly recommended!

Truly enjoyable

It was one of the best hikes I have ever had in my entire life. I did not know that such wonderful mountains with dynamic views existed in Greece. VIllages in Zagori with stone houses, unchanged for centuries, are truly beautiful. All hotels we stayed, except for one night at a mountain refuge, were family owned. They are converted traditional stone houses and wonderful. Local Greek food were delicious.

Escape From 2020

An amazing trip and break in a truly stunning and lesser known part of the world (that only adds to the charm). The number of highlights are numerous. The ever impressive view points of Vikos Gorge (they get better and better), the charming villages and friendly welcoming locals, to the gravity defining monasteries. Topped off by the walk to, and the nap in the sun by the dragon lake surrounded by the Pindus mountains. Not forgetting the food :) An all round excellent trip.

Space to breath

A warm welcome in an unspoilt landscape. Great walking through a rugged landscape with the benefit of joyfully expert guiding.