Olympus, Pieria and the coastline of the Thermaicos Gulf are ideal for those who want a travel option of mental and physical wellness – uplifting. It is certain that they will experience the Greek well-being “ef zeen”.
MYthic paTHS to WELLNESS
10 nights / 11 days
In the lush green forests of the mountains with waterfalls and lakes or next to the blue shores of the Thermaicos Gulf with the life-giving energy of the Greek sun, the visitor rediscovers their precious tranquility and inner balance.
Meditation courses in locations with powerful energy and unparalleled beauty, water and mountain sports, thermal baths and treatments in certified spa centers are some of the proposed activities.
Highlights
- Revive body, mind and soul
- Mind reset
- Discover the endless green and blue of the Olympic area
- Authentic Cultural experience
- Mountaineering, sightseeing, biking
- Live like a local
- Folklore
- Local gastronomy
Sustainability
- Eco friendly vehicles
- Bike friendly and green key accommodation
- Organic and local food products
DAY 1:
Arrival in Thessaloniki – Paleos Panteleiomonas
Wellcome at the airport and transfer by ecological vehicle to the traditional settlement of Paleos Panteleiomonas (Old Panteleimon) at the Olympus Area. There is the possibility of transportation by sailing boat. (Depends on the season and the available time) Check in at the hotel. Free time for rest and a leisurely stroll through the traditional settlement. Welcome, information and introduction meeting with offer of local healthy drinks. Dinner at the hotel with wonderful Mediterranean cuisine. Overnight Paleos Panteleiomonas
DAY 2:
Paleos Panteleimonas / Mt Olympus / Talking with the Gods
Yoga in the courtyard of the hotel with a wonderful view of Thermaikos. Healthy breakfast with traditional local products. One-hour hike of mild difficulty on nearby trails in Olympus, with a mountain guide. During the walk, handmade biofunctional snack. Free time for rest, coffee with a traditional spoon dessert in a traditional cafe of the settlement. Lunch in the courtyard of the traditional taverna, Mediterranean cuisine, with vegetables that you will pick from the vegetable garden. In the afternoon, departure with an ecological vehicle to the “Olympus Horse Riding Club” in Litochoro, for a therapeutic riding lesson in nature.
Wine tasting in Litochoro, by three local winemakers. Overnight Paleos Panteleiomonas.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 7-8 hours
DAY 3:
Leivithra / Platamonas / Paleos Panteleimonas/ In the land of Orpheus and the 9th muses
Breakfast with traditional local products. Transport by ecological vehicle to Ancient Levithra, the land of Orpheus and a favorite place of the Muses, a place of inspiration and positive energy. We descend walking in the forest of Levithra, for meditation and yoga. On the return a short distance we will encounter the amazing phenomenon of the magnetic field. Visit to the castle of Platamonas. Lunch at a fish taverna in Platamonas. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon relaxing massage, facial treatment. Leisure. Overnight Paleos Panteleiomonas.
ROUTE: Gentle
DURATION: 4-5 hours
DAY 4:
Mt Olympus – Seaside Paralia village
Breakfast – Check out – Departure by ecological vehicle to the historical Monastery of Agios Dionysios of Olympus and then to Prionia. Hike in the amazing Enipeas gorge, we pass the old monastery of Olympus, the holy cave, a picnic stop next to the waterfalls and we end up in Mylos. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Paralia Katerini. Free time for a walk on the wonderful sandy beach, swimming if the weather conditions allow and massage on the sunbeds. Dinner at the hotel.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 6-7 hours
DAY 5:
Paralia – Olympic Beach
Tai Chi on the beach. Healthy breakfast. Visit to the hotel’s Spa for aromatherapy massages and facial treatments. Walk for coffee or shopping. Relaxation. In the afternoon, cycling parallel to the coast, on the route Korinos Beach – Olympus coast, with stops for photography, coffee, traditional sweets. Dinner at the hotel. Party with Latin American social dances on site.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 5-6 hours
DAY 6:
Paralia – Olympic Beach
Aqua aerobics on the hotel beach. Breakfast. Walking to the port of Paralia, cruising along the beautiful coasts of Pieria and diving in their deep blue waters, weather permitting. Lunch at a fish restaurant in the port of Paralia. Return to the hotel – Rest. In the afternoon visit to an estate of Ampeli for wine tasting.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 5-6 hours
DAY 7:
Paralia – Alykes (salt village)
Yogilates on the beach. Breakfast. Transport by ecological vehicle to the Alykes of Pieria for a therapeutic mud bath. Return to the hotel – Free time. In the afternoon, a lesson in Greek traditional dances. In the evening, participation in a traditional Greek feast with local residents.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 7-8 hours
DAY 8:
Paralia – Katerini city
Pranayama breathing exercises on the beach. Breakfast. Transportation by city bus to the city of Katerini. Walking in the city center – pedestrian street, shopping in special shops with local products, walking and coffee on tripods, in the beautiful city park. Meal in a restaurant with wonderful and special cuisine under the trees in Katerini. Return to the hotel. Swimming, water sports, sunset on the hotel sunbeds. Fun at a local beach club.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 4-5 hours
DAY 9:
Thessaloniki
Breakfast, Check out, departure by ecological vehicle for Hortiatis in Thessaloniki. Gentle walk admiring the magnificent view, wine tasting and great food. Transfer to the hotel in Thessaloniki. Settlement, rest. In the afternoon a walk on the beach of Thessaloniki and then boarding a local boat for a short cruise in Thermaikos with the city of Thessaloniki in the background.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 7-8 hours
DAY 10:
Thessaloniki – Seich-Sou forest
After breakfast, transfer by ecological vehicle to the famous and beautiful forest of Sheikh Sou, gentle hiking on wonderful paths of natural beauty that help us to relax while enjoying and photographing the wonderful view of the city and Thermaikos gulf. Then we go to the Upper Town, stroll through the alleys, lunch at the local ouzo-tavern. Rest at the hotel. In the afternoon cycling in New Paralia, with stops at the theme parks and attractions such as the White Tower, the statue of M. Alexander and the Umbrellas, while admiring Mount Olympus standing proudly in the distance of the horizon and photographing the landscape with its wonderful sunset helium.
ROUTE: Moderate difficulty
DURATION: 7-8 hours
DAY 11:
Thessaloniki
Breakfast and transfer to SKG airport.
Variations
There are many package variations in this field in a tailor-made basis.
Practical Information
Main type of Experience:
Health, exercise, quality nutrition, culture, heritage, life coaching, sightseeing, exploring, entertainment, calmness, revive, health boosting, rejuvenation, re- energizing, mental and spiritual uplifting.
Additional Experiences:
Strong local experience, nature, Mediterranean nutrition.
Number of nights:
10 nights / 11 days
Type of accommodation:
Green key awarded family Hotel Boutique Hotel
Starting point:
Thessaloniki, “Macedonia” (SKG) airport
Guided or Self-guided tour:
Guided with an English-speaking tour leader.Self -guided with given information in English / German or French language
Group size:
2 – 15 adults
Period / Dates:
All year.
Price of the package:
Contact with us.
Included:
- All kind of transportation means (eco-friendly vehicles, bikes)
- 10 overnights (or 8 overnights) as described with breakfast
- Spa therapies and massage as written • Picnic meals
- 10 Dinner or lunch as described
- Sweets
- Snacks
- Yoga courses
- Mountain leader
- Food Tour Guide
- Bike Guide
- Guides
- Bicycles
- Museum fees
- Cooking lessons
- Wine tasting
- Food tour
- Tour guides the days it is written
- Roadbook and maps
- All taxes
Not included:
- Air tickets
- Extra meals
- Drinks
- Life coaching session
- Extra options of sports (horse riding and paragliding) Sea Boat sailing
- Souvenirs
- Tips
- Accommodation tax per room / per night (approx. 3,00 to 4,00 €). According to the Greek Law, the Accommodation Tax be charged to the guest of the room through a special receipt.
Type of travelers:
Adults / Seniors / Singles / Couples/ Individuals / Groups
Accessibility options:
Adults / Seniors / Singles / Couples/ Individuals / Groups
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Booking:
- 30% prepayment of total paid amount is required for fixed-date programs at least 45 days before the program’s implementation.
- Cancellation 21 days before the implementation day, the company reserves 10% of the total payment amount
- Full payment is required before the program’s implementation.
- There is extra discount, depends on the booking time.