Family Forest Hike & Picnic – Mt. Parnassos National Park
Tour overview
Family Forest Hike & Picnic a wonderful way to spend your day with family and friends! The National Park of Mt. Parnassos was created in 1938 and is with Mount Olympus one of the oldest National Parks in the country. It is located at the borders of the prefectures of Phocis and Boeotia, between Delphi, Arachova and Agoriani villages. The Cephalonian fir tree and the juniper tree are the main species we will cross in the dense forest area at an altitude of 1200 m with a great view to the summits. For Ancient Greeks Mount Parnassos was home of the beautiful Nymphs, daughters of mother earth «Gaia». We will follow a smooth path and have the opportunity to see the entrance of the Eptastomos underground cave that was formed by the southern glacier of Europe and was considered by the ancients as one of the underworld entrances. We will enjoy a picnic stop with local traditional specialties. This program is suitable for families with young children.
Highlights:
- Enjoy the beautiful dense fir forest
- Discover local myths, fauna & flora of the area
- Suitable for families with young children
Technical Data:
- Altitude difference: +/- 100 m
- Distance: 4 km hiking
- Forest path
Activities
Tour Summary
Duration
Difficulty level
Period of Operation: 15/01 – 15/12
Price:
- 40€/person for 4 to 6 participants
- 45€/person for 3 participants
Participation requirements
- Basic physical condition
- Age 5 to 75 years
Tour Details
Tour inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Local specialties picnic
- Taxes
FAQ
- 15/01 – 15/12
Meeting Point: Arachova Livadi altitude plateau central road. «Micro Cafe» cafeteria, to view in map click here
Meeting Time: 10.00 am
- Hiking shoes (obligatory)
- Comfortable clothes
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat or beanie, sunglasses, sunblock
- Small backpack
- Personal bottle of water (1L)
Itinerary
10:00 Meet your guide in Livadi Arachova Altitude plateau
10:00 – 10:20 Follow our guide with your car for 4 kilometers on a smooth dirt road
10:20 – 12:00 Hike in Mount Parnassos National Park forest area
12:00 – 13:00 Picnic break
13:00 – 14:00 Hike back to your car