Climbing Mount Olympus

$2100 / person

14.06.2025

For lovers of active recreation and mountaineering, we offer this program, during which we will both climb the highest peak of Greece, Olympus, 2918 meters high, and at the same time tour the second largest city of Greece, Thessaloniki (built in 315 BC), we will get acquainted with a number of historical, cultural, religious places, visit the city of Pella, which was the capital of Ancient Macedonia and where Alexander the Great was born. We will also have time to relax on the Greek beach. So, check out the program and book a seat right now.

Day 1,2

Yerevan - Thessaloniki - Getting to know the City

As with other tours, this time we will also spend most of the first day on the road. After two flights, we will reach the Greek city of Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece and the capital of Northern Greece. It is located on the shores of Thermaikos Bay and has a rich history, culture and economy. The city is named after Thessalonica, the sister of Alexander the Great. Having settled in the hotel, having arranged our things, we will begin to explore the city. These days we will see the white tower, the symbol of the city, the Roman Forum in Thessaloniki, the Hagia Sophia, we'll take a walk around Aristotle Square and so on. We will finish the day of culture with dinner at one of the restaurants in the city center.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 3,4

Climbing Mount Olympus 2918 m.

2 days are planned for the climb of Mount Olympus. Although the height of the mountain is 2918 meters, it should be taken into account that the relative height is about 2400 meters. On the first day, we will head to the Agapitos camp, which is located at an altitude of 2100 meters and is the base camp for the ascent. After spending the night in the camp accommodation on the first day, we will wake up early the next morning and start the ascent to the home of the Olympian gods, the highest peak of Mount Olympus, Mytikas. We assure you, after the ascent you will have unforgettable memories and impressions that will remain in your mind for a long time. After the ascent, we will descend to the base camp, have lunch, descend and head to the seaside hotel.

Overnight in accommodation, hotel

Day 5,6,7

Plaka - Beach Holidays - Pella

To make the tour complete, all we need to do is fill these days with historical sites, see the capital of Ancient Macedonia, the birthplace of Alexander the Great, Pella, Multicultural monuments and archaeological finds. We will also visit the Archaeological Museum in Thessaloniki, where valuable finds from the ancient history of Macedonia are kept. After all this, it remains for us to finish our vacation on the Greek beach.

Hotel accommodation

Day 8

Thessaloniki - Yerevan

After seeing the country's second largest city in northern Greece, climbing to the highest peak, getting acquainted with historical cities, the region of Macedonia and relaxing on the beach, we have to return home with a suitcase full of memories.

Participants must have sleeping bag, backpack (big and small), mountain climbing boots, warm mountain uniform, jacket, hats (both summer and winter), comfortable hiking gloves, jersey, sunscreen cream, headlamp, hiking poles, thermal underwear, mask, trekking sunglasses, hiking gaiters, mountaineering helmet, 3 carabiners, safety harness.

Participation cost per person is 2100 $

The cost includes

Overnight stays in high class hotels

 Overnight at the mountain shelter

Comfortable transport service throughout the tour (meeting, departure, tour)

Breakfasts

Guide for days of cultural tours

 Mountain guide

 Permission to climb

 Certificate of participation

Price does not include

Food expenses (excluding breakfasts)

 Travel insurance

Visa support costs (about AMD 25000)

Embassy expenses (about AMD 30000)

 Other personal expenses

Age limit: from 13 to 50 years old.

For more information and registration call +37493-554595 (Viber, WhatsApp) or e-mail us at [email protected] and write to our Facebook page

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