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Come to the meeting point and get in the van! Head to the beautiful village and walk in the impressive theme park! Relax in the shade of the trees and get ready to be transported to the foothills of the impressive mountain! Set up your tent in nature and cook under the starry sky. Relax with your friends and rest. Wake up in the morning and start the ascent. Reach the impressive plateau and feel the energy of the mountain. The summit is right above you… can you conquer it? Relax in the embrace of the plateau and gradually start your way back. Get in the van and arrive at the house that will host you. Take a walk in the village and rest. Wake up in the morning, enjoy your breakfast, and start walking in the footsteps of Hercules! Pass through forests and plateaus. Reach the van again. It’s time to return to Thessaloniki.
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We start from Thessaloniki on Saturday at 08:00 and head towards the beautiful village of Pavliani. There, we will begin an enchanting 6-kilometer circular hike of moderate difficulty in Pavliani Park, admiring the thematic exhibits we encounter at regular intervals. The route is magical. Once we finish, we will return to the van and head towards the foothills of Mount Giona, where we will set up tents in nature. In the evening, we will cook under the stars and relax.
The next morning, we will wake up early and, after having our breakfast in nature, we will begin our ascent to the plateau of Vathia Lakka. During the hike, we will admire the vast fir forest and the impressive peaks. We will gently climb until we emerge completely into an alpine field. As we approach the plateau, one of the most imposing places in Greece, the Pyramid of Giona, will suddenly appear before us. The place has an incredible energy. We will relax on the plateau and, depending on the conditions and the group’s strength, we will start for the summit of Giona. The route to the plateau and back is about 10 kilometers, while to the summit it is an additional 4 kilometers and generally for those with very good physical condition. Then we will return via the same path, have a snack, and get into the van with our destination being the village of Oiti, where we will all stay together in two beautiful houses. In the afternoon, we will have time for a walk in the village and a meal.
The next morning, we will wake up and, after having our breakfast, we will return once again to the village of Pavliani, this time to embark on a beautiful circular hike that passes by the Pyra of Hercules. The name Pyra of Hercules is derived from mythology, as according to legend, in the location called “Marmara” near the village, Hercules lit a large fire to rid himself of the poisoned tunic of Nessus, which Deianira had unknowingly contaminated. The hike is of moderate difficulty, totaling 13 kilometers and suitable for individuals in good physical condition. We will move through a beautiful fir forest and impressive plateaus. There, we will stop to enjoy a snack and continue our journey until we once again reach the village of Pavliani, where we will sit in one of the cafés to relax. Afterwards, we will return to Thessaloniki in the late afternoon.
The remaining participation fee must be paid no later than June 16 , 2024. From June 16, 2024 onwards, no refunds or transfers to other trips are possible due to the scheduled expenses of the excursion.