Athens Hiking Adventure
Guided Mountain Trails Parnitha Hymettus Penteli
Service Description
Discover Athens' Hidden Mountain Paradise Through Guided Hiking Escape the city and explore the breathtaking mountains surrounding Athens. Our guided hiking tours take you through three spectacular mountain ranges Parnitha, Hymettus, and Penteli offering stunning views, ancient monasteries, Byzantine churches, and pristine forests just minutes from the capital. Your guide will share fascinating insights about local flora, fauna, history, and geology while maintaining a comfortable pace. Why Choose Our Athens Mountain Hiking: Three mountain options – Parnitha, Hymettus, or Penteli for varied experiences All skill levels – Easy, average, and medium difficulty trails available Close to Athens – Access wilderness within 30 minutes of city center Expert guides – Professional mountain leaders ensure safety Small groups – Personalized attention and flexible pacing Cultural highlights – Byzantine churches, ancient quarries, historic sites Stunning views – Panoramic vistas of Athens, Saronic Gulf, and Attica Year-round hiking – Different trails for each season Choose Your Mountain Adventure: Parnitha Mountain - Average Difficulty (9km, 280m elevation) Greece's only National Park near Athens! Trek through enchanting fir forests on a circular route offering spectacular Skipiza views. Visit the scenic Mola area, discover diverse flora and fauna, and experience mountain wilderness just 30km from Athens. Hymettus (Ymittos) Mountain - Easy Trail (6km, 250m elevation) Ideal for beginners and families! This gentle route winds through wonderful forests on well-maintained paths. Discover the Byzantine church of Taxiarches, visit historic Kaisariani Monastery, continue to Kalopoula and finish at the fire brigade watchtower with breathtaking views. Penteli Mountain - Summit Challenge (9km, 650m elevation) Conquer Penteli's 1,109-meter summit! Trek through dense pine forests near Dionysos, explore beautiful chapels (Prophet Elias, Agios Nikitas, Agios Loukas), navigate abandoned marble quarries that supplied ancient Athens, and reach the spectacular summit with 360-degree panoramic views. What to Bring: Hiking boots, comfortable elastic pants, windproof/waterproof jacket, spare clothes, backpack, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, 1.5L water, snacks, walking stick (optional). Perfect For: Fitness enthusiasts, nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, visitors seeking authentic experiences. Book your Athens mountain hiking adventure and discover the wild side of Greece's capital!
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Fees -In case of no show of a client in a tour the company reserves the right to keep the whole paid amount. -In case the client requests cancellation more than 20 days before the tour the company will keep 30% of the deposit. -In case the client requests cancellation more than 10 days before the tour the company will keep 50% of the deposit. -In case the client requests cancellation more than 5 days before the tour the company will keep 100% of the deposit. Alterations/Cancellations from the company. The company reserves the right to cancel a planned trip for safety reasons due to bad weather conditions or other unpredictable reason. In that case full refund will be given. The company and the leaders may suggest an alternative tour or activity accordingly. Our terms and conditions can be found here : https://www.athensextremesports.com/terms
Contact Details
+30 6944056356
contact@athensextremesports.com
Andreadou 44, Athens, Greece