Discover the enchanting landscapes of Thessaly with this FIT trip Hiking Tour Mount Pelion [8 days], a perfect blend of nature, culture, and seaside beauty. Walk along ancient cobbled paths connecting traditional Pelion villages, hike through lush forests and mountain slopes, and enjoy breathtaking views over the Aegean Sea. This multi-day hiking experience combines moderate trails, authentic local hospitality, and rich mythology, as Pelion is known as the mythical home of the Centaurs. Ideal for active travelers and nature lovers, the Mount Pelion hiking tour offers a balanced pace, diverse scenery, and unforgettable moments in one of Greece’s most scenic regions.
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Hiking tour Mt. Pelion [8days]
An 8-Day Journey into the Mythical Landscapes of Mount Pelion – Hiking Tour
Highlights
8-day hiking journey on Mount Pelion, combining mountain and seaside landscapes
Walk along historic cobbled trekking paths linking traditional Pelion villages
Hikes through lush forests, chestnut groves, and panoramic mountain trails
Balanced itinerary with moderate daily walks and time to enjoy local life
Experience Pelion’s unique blend of nature, culture, and mythology
Departures
All year round
Your package includes:
- 8 days / 7 nights, accommodation in DBL room indicative hotels mentioned below on BB basis.
- 6 picnic lunches on days 2/3/4/5/6/7
- 7 Dinners
- All your luggage transfers
- Meet and greet with all info for your hikes
- Guide throughout the trip
Itinerary
Our guide will meet you and drive to Milies.
Overnight stay in Milies
Following in the beginning the railways till Pinakates old station and then down to Kala Nera. Here we can swim and have lunch next to the sea in Pagasitikos gulf. Then by an old stone path we will hike back to Milies.
Overnight stay in Milies
Distance: 11,9 km / 7,4 miles
Elevation: 1329 f – 20 f – 1329 f
Duration: 5 hours
On today’s hike we cross Mount Pelion from South West to North East. We start our walk from Milies village, walking on a forest road through chestnut trees and reach the village of Tsagarada. At the square we will admire the oldest plane tree in Europe, more than 1800 years old.
Overnight stay in Tsagkarada
Distance Milies – Tsagarada: 11,2 km/ 7 miles
Elevation: 1272 f – 2575 f – 1736 f
Duration: 5,5 hours
Our destination on today’s hike is the isolated beach of Fakistra with crystal clear blue water.
Following the coastal path, having magnificent views of the Aegean Sea we’ll enjoy this isolated beach for our pick nick lunch and for swimming.
Late in the afternoon we will return along the same path back to Damouchari.
Overnight stay in Damouchari
Distance: 5 miles
Elevation: 1730 f – 0 f – 300 f – 0 f
Duration: 4 hours
We start from Damouchari, following the path along the shore to Agios Ioannis and the magnificent sandy beach Papa Nero. There is an opportunity to jump into the turquoise waters of Papa Nero before we drive to the settlement of Chania, the highest among the villages of the area (1.190 m).
Overnight stay in Chania
Distance : Ag.Ioannis – Kissos 7,6 km / 4,7 miles
Elevation: from sea level to 1692ft
Duration: 4 hours
After breakfast we will be transferred (5 min ) to the parking of the ski area. From there we start our walk on one of the most beautiful paths in MT Pelion. Local people they call It << the waterfalls path >>.
Between the beech trees, we will discover the waterfall who run throughout the year. Finish the walk in the village of Makrirachi where a car will drive us back to Chania.
Overnight stay in Chania
Distance: 5,6 miles
Elevation: 3937 f – 1050 f
Duration: 4 hours
Today we will follow the same path that was used according to the Greek Mythology by the Centaurs. These creatures were the followers of the wine god Dionysus and are well known for drunkenness and lustfulness.
The path leads us to the village of Portaria. In the afternoon we’ll go by car to Makrinitsa, another picturesque village of the area with many old mansions, also known as the “Balcony of Mt. Pelion”, offering amazing views of the Pagasitic Gulf and the city of Volos.
Overnight stay in Portaria.
Distance : Chania – Portaria 8,5 km / 5,3 miles
Elevation: from 3770 – to 2290
Duration: 3,5 hours
Transfer to Volos. End of services.
Your package excludes:
- Transfer to/from Volos 95 klm ( 108€ per vehicle per way)
- Transfer to/from Athens 396 klm (500€ per vehicle per way)
- Transfer to/from Thessaloniki 287 klm (396€ per vehicle per way)
- Meals not mentioned above
- Personal Expenses
- Anything not mentioned in above program
- Personal Insurance
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