School Trip at Mount Olympus National Park

School Trip at Mount Olympus National Park

A hiking route with both educational and recreational value, in the first National Park of our country!

ACTIVE PERIOD
All year
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
1
DURATION
6-7 hours
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Ages 6 years +
School Trip at Mount Olympus National Park
Price from €23
PRICE FROM € 23 - DECLARE INTEREST

Overview

The school day trip to Mount Olympus perfectly combines educational experience with recreation, offering students of all ages (6–18 years old) a unique opportunity to explore the nature, history, and culture of our country.

Starting from the Olympus National Park Information Center, students are introduced to the concept of environmental awareness through interactive presentations and hands-on learning. During the visit, they learn about the rare flora and fauna of Mount Olympus, the importance of protecting national parks, and the natural ecosystem of the region. The approach is tailored to different age groups to ensure it remains engaging and understandable for everyone.

The hike through the Enipeas Gorge and the visit to the old monastery of Saint Dionysios offer a gentle and safe exploration of the nature and history of Mount Olympus, fostering observation skills, teamwork, and respect for the environment and cultural heritage.

Highlights

  • Introduction to the Olympus National Park
  • Hiking in nature

Information

DURATION
6-7 hours
ACTIVE PERIOD
All year
PRICE

23€/ student

Minimum participation: 40 students

Technical Information

Distance: 2 km

Sun exposure: 20%

Altitude: 900 m

Ascent: 50 m

Descent: 50 m

Difficulty level: 1/5

Hiking duration: 1–1.5 hours

Meeting point

08:00 – Outside the school

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes earlier.

Meeting time: 08:00

End of activity: 14:00

Schedule

08:00 – Meeting at the school

09:30 – Arrival at the Olympus National Park Information Center (Litochoro)

10:15 – Departure for Prionia

10:45 – Hike from Prionia to the old Monastery of Saint Dionysios

12:00 – Departure for Litochoro

12:30 – Free time in Litochoro

13:30 – Departure for Thessaloniki

15:00 – Estimated arrival time at the school

Participation requirements

  • Basic fitness level
  • Age 6 - 18 years old

Included

  • Experienced activity guides from Trekking Hellas (one per 10–12 children)
  • Program design and implementation
  • All necessary equipment 
  • Transportation to and from Thessaloniki, as well as from other cities located at a similar distance from Mount Olympus.
  • Liability insurance
  • All taxes

Not included

Anything not mentioned above

FAQs

What should you bring along?

  • Small backpack
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • Athletic or hiking clothing
  • A second change of clothes (in case they get dirty)
  • Hat or beanie (depending on the weather conditions)
  • Waterproof jacket (for rainy days)
  • Sunscreen
  • Energy snack
  • Water bottle

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