3 National Parks Tours in Athens Worth Booking

1.Mt. Olympus National Park Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 104 reviews · 13 hours · from $169Our pick

Take the morning train from Athens to Katerini, then meet guide Damian, Jason, Chryssa, or another English-speaking guide for a minibus tour around Mount Olympus. Visit ancient Dion, Platamon Castle, Zeus’ Bath, and Litochoro before returning by train.

“Splendido tour, pieno di magia, storia e curiosità. Grande flessibilità ed empatia degli organizzatori, gentilissimi e preparati. Consiglio alla grande!!”

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2.Hiking in Parnitha National Park Overlooking Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

You’ll leave Athens at 9:00 a.m. with private transport and an English-speaking guide for a flexible hike from Flambouri Refuge on Mount Parnitha. Guide Penelope can adjust the 2 to 4 hour route for your level, while driver Giannis adds warm local hospitality. Lunch and hiking gear cost extra.

“Everything was spectacular! Our driver Giannis was so kind, thoughtful, and informative. He even brought us gifts from his farm in Kalamata, truly sweet! Penelope was so fun, flexible, amazing, just a wonderful woman of all trades! Nothing could have been a better and we would recommend this to anyone-when they say the hike can be tailored to all abilities, Penelope went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and happy. Thank you for this amazing experience!”

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3.7 days Journey to Vikos-Aoos National Park from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,490

Travel from Athens into remote Zagori with an English-speaking guide, six nights in guesthouses and a mountain refuge, long hikes through Vikos Gorge and Mount Tymphe, a stop at Drakolimni, and beginner-friendly rafting on the Voidomatis River.

“Konstantinos’s level of service, local knowledge and expertise were second to none, and he planned every detail meticulously. As a nervous car passenger, he put my mind at ease and ensured that we arrived our destination safely, witRead more”

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