Territory | | Sithonia, Halkidiki |
Theme | | Hiking between Green and Blue |
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No. Days/ nights Hike/activity | | 7 days / 6 nights Hiking |
Period | | 15/9 -15/10 |
Minimum number | | 8 persons is the minimum for a attractive price |
Max number | | 12 persons |
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Guided or self-guided | | Guided |
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Strong points (what sets it apart from the rest) | | |
Program | | The program is indicative and is shaped according to the weather and the participants |
Day by day programme | | Day 1
Arrival in Greece/Thessaloniki, onward journey to the peninsula Sithonia
Arrival at apartment complex, check in, welcome snack and welcome drink
(regional specialities)
Dinner in the port village "Neos Marmaras"
Day 2
Mountain hike at the peninsula Sithonia, including a visit to the traditional
mountain village "Parthenonas":
Mountain hike between olive groves and pine forests with beautiful view of
the Aegean Sea. We start our hike in the traditional mountain village
"Parthenonas". From the village you have a wide view over the Toronean Gulf
with the small island of Kelyfos to the Kassandra peninsula
Dinner at a tavern
Day 3
Day Trip/Day Cruise to the Monk's Republic of Athos
Dinner in a tavern
Day 4
Coastal hike on the Sithonia peninsula, followed by a visit to a winery with
guided tour, wine tasting and snack:
Sithonia has a lot to offer - hidden bays, fantastic beaches and romantic
harbours. Our coastal hike along the turquoise blue sea ends with the visit of
the largest biological and oldest winery of Greece. A hike between green
vineyards and fantastic views of the sea and Greek wine await you!
Dinner at a tavern
Day 5
Hiking at the southern tip of the Sithonia peninsula and visit of the natural
harbour of Porto Koufo:
Today we discover the second largest natural harbour of Greece.
Porto Koufo is surrounded by a chain of hills. Thus the sea is
very quiet and it almost looks like a big lake. A small fishing village is
there with about 20 inhabitants. You can find there small taverns,
inviting cafés and also beautiful beaches for swimming.
Dinner in a tavern at the sea
Day 6
Day at your free disposal
Cooking course (barbecue and dinner in the apartment complex)
Day 7
Drive to Thessaloniki, arrival in Thessaloniki, check in
City tour in the metropolis and cultural city Thessaloniki with southern flair
and southern joie de vivre
Dinner in a traditional tavern in Thessaloniki
Day 8
Depending on departure time - walk/shopping in Thessaloniki
Drive to the airport, departure |
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Guide language | | English, Greek |
Meeting point and finishing point at end of holiday) | | Thessaloniki airport |
Airports and access recommendations | | Thessaloniki airport |
Difficulty – easy, moderate, difficult walking level) | | Easy for all activities |
Activities - activities other than walking) | | Hiking-Gastronomy |
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Supervision | - Guidage/Guides | Specialized guides for each activity |
Accommodation | | Hotel |
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What is included in price | | All transfers in Greece according to program
Traditional welcome snack and welcome drink
6 nights in a an apartment complex directly by the sea, incl. bath-WC (shower)
6 x breakfast
1 night in Thessaloniki in a 3* hotel in the heart of the city, incl. breakfast
buffet
5 dinners in traditional taverns at the Sithonia peninsula (traditional recipes
with local products)
1 dinner in a traditional tavern in Thessaloniki
The following activities are included in the price:
3 hikes including English-speaking hiking guide
1 cooking course, incl. barbecue and dinner
1 visit including guided tour and wine tasting in Greece's largest organic winegrowing area
1 day trip/cruise to the monk republic Athos
1 guided tour in Thessaloniki (visit of UNESCO monuments)
English-speaking travel companion on site. English speaking tour guide
English speaking hiking guide
Liability insurance
All local taxes |
What is extra cost | | - Transfers in the Netherlands
- Flight
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and not mentioned meals
- Private expenditure and tips
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and monasteries
Accomodations:
1. Apartment complex at the peninsula Sithonia "Villa Karavitsi":
http://karavitsi.gr/home/
2. Hotel „Olympia" Thessaloniki: https://www.hotelolympia.gr/en/ |
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Weather conditions | | Mostly sunshine from 20 to 30 degrees |
Country Profile – general info of country, passports, country specific info | | Currency of Greece Euro |
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