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The Great Northern Traverse: Discover Meteora, Zagori And Prespes

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Start and end in Thessaloniki
4.8 (5 reviews)
  • Landscape view of Meteora rock formations during sunset.
  • Aerial view of a lake and surrounding mountains.
  • Deep gorge surrounded by lush green mountains.
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  • It surprised me how beautiful and diverse the different locations were, from the mystical Meteora to very lucious canyon views.

    Renske•traveled in August5.0
  • Quaint village square with a clock tower and stone buildings.
  • Monastery perched on a rock formation amid greenery.
  • Hikers descending a stone path with rocky cliffs.
  • Tour group walking through an old village with stone paths.
  • Moonlit landscape of rocky cliffs.
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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Dutch
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Thessaloniki

    Thessaloniki
    Meals
    Dinner (Meze dishes at family-run tavern with Greek cooking flavors)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Domotel Olympia)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Thessaloniki city center
    • Dinner at family-run tavern with meze dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kapani open-air market
    Landmarks
    Kapani Market
  3. Day 2

    Kastraki

    Kastraki
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Spanias )

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Varlaam and Great Meteoron monasteries
    • Visit to monasteries with guided explanation
    Landmarks
    Varlaam Monastery
    Great Meteoron Monastery
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  4. Day 3

    Monodendri

    Monodendri
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic of local treats), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Philoxenia)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike along Zagori Bridges Trail
    • Visit to historical stone bridges
    Landmarks
    Mylos Bridge
    Zagori Stone Bridges
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  5. Day 4

    Vikos Gorge

    Vikos Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Saxonis)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike through Vikos Gorge
    Landmarks
    Vikos Gorge
    Papigko Towers
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  6. Day 5

    Dragon Lake

    Dragon Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Saxonis)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Drakolimni (Dragon Lake)
    • Visit to Astraka Refuge
    Landmarks
    Drakolimni (Dragon Lake)
    Mount Tymfi
  7. Day 6

    Agios Germanos

    Agios Germanos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Agios Germanos)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to monastery at Psarades
    • Boat tour of Askitaria caves and chapels
    Landmarks
    Prespes Lakes
    Psarades
    Askitaria Caves and Chapels
  8. Day 7

    Agios Germanos to Mount Varnountas and Agios Achillios

    Agios Germanos to Mount Varnountas and Agios Achillios
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Agios Germanos)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Mount Varnountas and Potistres viewpoint
    • Visit to Agios Achillios island
    • Visit to historic Orthodox churches
    Landmarks
    Mount Varnountas
    Potistres Viewpoint
    Agios Achillios Island
  9. Day 8

    Agios Germanos to Thessaloniki

    Agios Germanos to Thessaloniki
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Domotel Olympia)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thessaloniki independently
  10. Day 9

    Thessaloniki Departure

    Thessaloniki Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend travels in Greece
    • Join another Monopati Hike n' Bike tour

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  • Domotel Olympia

    Hotel 3*
    Days 1, 8

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4.8
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • Andrea5.0•October 2026
    Even before the trip began, I was given a very detailed itinerary for each individual day: route length, elevation...
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    Traveled in September 2026
  • Janneke5.0•October 2026
    Joining the Great Northern Traverse was an ultimate hiking experience. The journey combines three of the most...
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  • Nynke4.0•August 2025
    Our guide was excellent and in my life I made about 30 guidedtours all over the world. Costas organised everything,...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    Thank you for such a generous review, especially from someone who has done so many guided tours! We're delighted you felt on holiday, which is exactly what we hope for. Hope to see you again! Kostas
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  • Renske
    Renske5.0•August 2025
    Amazing tour with a great guide, can highly recommend. I only knew the Greek islands so far, so the main land was a...
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    Reply from: Monopati Hike n Bike
    Thank you for your kind words Renske! We're really happy the mainland surprised you, from Meteora to the canyons and the lakes. Glad you enjoyed the authentic Greek food too. Hope to see you again Kostas
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  • Dimitris
    Dimitris5.0•August 2025
    I was impressed by how smooth everything went and how good this trip was planned, the transport, the stays, the food,...
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    Traveled in September 2022
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    Thank you for your review Dimitri! We're glad everything ran smoothly and that the changing landscapes and the local stories made such an impression. Hope to see you again! Kostas
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