Weekend Hiking at Mt. Taygetos, Peloponnese

No other part of Greece combines stupendous mountain scenery and scenic hikes overlooking pristine beaches and an incredible wealth of ancient sites, like the Peloponnese.

3 3 Difficulty Trekking 410,00 € / Person

Holiday Overview

Will you join us hiking the mythical mountain Taygetos, the highest mountain of Peloponnese?

Beautiful forests, gorges and ravines shaded by plane trees and flora with countless endemic plants are all features of this landscape that fascinate visitors. The summit, an almost perfect pyramid, is considered as a sacred place from ancient times. Ascending to Taygetos peak was very important in ancient times and still is today.

Holiday Outline

DAY 1 Welcome To Kalamata

DAY 2 Meet Taygetos

DAY 3 Back to Kalamata

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Welcome To Kalamata

Arrival Day. Get any flight arriving to Kalamata. Meet your guide in Kalamata airport or Kalamata bus station for a memorable drive throught the mountains to your hotel in the village of Anavryti. Settle into a charming family - run hotel and enjoy a welcome meze with ouzo overlooking a mountainous landscape. Your guide will brief you on the activities that will follow in the next two days.

DAY 2

Meet Taygetos

Meet your guide at 9:00 am at your hotel. After breakfast, depart on a 5 hour hike from Anavriti village to the shelter of the Hellenic Mountaineering Association. Our route, part of the European E4 trail, takes us to the heart of Taygetos by traversing the eastern slopes, parallel to the mountain ridge. We walk through fir and pine forests, gorges with flowing waters and natural springs. Halfway we fill our bottles with fresh water and make a relaxing stop for a light lunch with local traditional delicacies. As we arrive at the shlter at an altitude of 1550 m, the stunning panoramic view is a good reward for our effort. We enjoy dinner and a charming overnight at the shelter.

DAY 3

Back to Kalamata

Wake up at the shelter and take your time to enjoy a Greek breakfast. Today is the summit's day. The summit is renowned for its pyramid shape and its unique views. Leaving behind the shelter we soon reach the alpine zone where the undergrowth of mountain herbs and wildflowers are dominant. We reach the so called ‘’immortal ridge’’ and in a few steps we touch the summit plateau. The view from the top is breathtaking as our gaze fades away to all corners of the horizon. We enjoy light lunch to get our "batteries" charged and we take the way back where we finish the day in noontime at Maganari spring for a transfer back to Kalamata.

Holiday Information

Participation fee: 410 € / person (from 4 to 10 participants)

Minimum number of participants: 4 persons

Meeting point and time: Meet your guide in Kalamata airport or Kalamata bus station

Implementation period: Every weekend from May to June and from September to November. Although we can execute on-demand tours during weekdays, please contact us first to confirm our availability.

Difficulty level: 3rd degree

Participation terms: Fulfillment of participation document, prepayment of participation fee, physical and mental health.

Suitable for ages: 14-80 years

Services included: All transfers from and to Kalamata airport or Kalamata bus station, All local transfers, All meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners), One night in a Boutique Guesthouse, ( 2 pax per en-suite room), One night in a mountain refuge, English speaking guides, Snorkeling equipment, Support car, Luggage transfer, Photos of activities, Liability insurance coverage, All taxes except overnight taxes.

Not Included: Everything not mentioned above, Booking flights to Kalamata or Athens. You have to pay for your travel insurance and any personal expense, Overnight Taxes

What participants should have with them: All Valid passport and Airline tickets, Duffel bag or rolling luggage, Daypack to carry camera, Water ottle and snacks, Luggage locks and tags, Midweight fleece sweater, Rain jacket and tain pants or poncho, Casual clothing made of light - weight fabrics, Hiking shorts, T-shirts, Long - sleeve shirt, Hiking pants, loose and easy to move in, Sun hat, Lightweight and supportive hiking boots, broken - in with good ankle support or casual comfortable shoes for evening, Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip-protection.

NOTES:
Please note that this itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to local and weather conditions.

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Payment Details

Participation fee: 410 € / person (from 4 to 10 participants)

Minimum number of participants: 4 persons

Meeting point and time: Meet your guide in Kalamata airport or Kalamata bus station

Implementation period: Every weekend from May to June and from September to November. Although we can execute on-demand tours during weekdays, please contact us first to confirm our availability.