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The Great Northern Traverse: Discover Meteora, Zagori And Prespes

9 days

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Start and end in Thessaloniki

4.7

3 traveler reviews

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We really felt on holiday. Costas organised everything, asked who we felt and knew all about the historic things we saw on our way.
NJ
Nynke, traveled in August
4.0
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Operator: Monopati Hike n Bike
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 18+

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Highlights

Explore Thessaloniki on a guided city tour
Hike to Meteora's monasteries through birch forests
Trek through Zagori's stone bridges and old mills
Conquer the steep Vikos Gorge and Papigko Towers
Discover Drakolimni and enjoy views from Astraka Refuge

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Thessaloniki and First Tastes of Greece
Day 2 To Meteora and the Monasteries Path
Day 3 From Meteora to Zagori, Walking the Bridges Trail
Day 4 Crossing the Vikos Gorge to Papigko
Day 5 Hiking to the Dragon Lake
Day 6 From Papigko to Prespes and the Askitaria (lakeside hermitages)
Day 7 Across Borders & Waters, from Varnountas to Agios Achillios
Day 8 Back to Thessaloniki and City Vibes
Day 9 The Journey Ends, the Memories Begin

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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Domotel Olympia
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Spanias
Hotel
day 2
Philoxenia
Guesthouse
day 3
Saxonis
Guesthouse
Days 4, 5
Agios Germanos
Guesthouse
Days 6, 7

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Group Adventures
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What to expect
- Group of 12 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
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What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 4 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Operated by

Monopati Hike n Bike

4.7

(3 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

Response rate

50%

Monopati connects travelers with nature, history, and local culture through...

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A transparent overview of applicable fees.

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.7
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Transport
Excellent
4.5
Accommodation
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Monopati Hike n Bike
4.7

NJ
Nynke
· August 21st, 2025
Our guide was excellent and in my life I made...
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Trip date: July 2025
Renske
· August 8th, 2025
Amazing tour with a great guide, can highly...
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Trip date: June 2025
Dimitris
· August 7th, 2025
I was impressed by how smooth everything went...
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Trip date: September 2022

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 307421

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before December 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Monopati Hike n Bike. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Monopati Hike n Bike will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Accessibility
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