Hiking Lousios Gorge
Tour overview
Hiking Lousios Gorge is a unique hike into untouched nature following the path of history.
Accompanied by our enthusiastic team of local guides, you will walk in trails parallel and through Lousios river gorge, also known as the “Mount Athos of the Peloponneseโ, on account of the monasteries that appear to be literally hanging from the cliffs. You will visit the most historical monasteries and end the hike at the archaeological site of Ancient Gortyna, along the rushing Lousios river that used to be named Gortynios in the ancient times. Your experience ends with a delicious homemade picnic made from Greek local ingredients. During the summer time you can also enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of Lousios.
Highlightsย of Hiking Lousios Gorge:
- Unique scenery of the spectacular gorge
- The monastery of St.John Prodromos built on the cliffs of the gorge
- The archaeological ruins of ancient Gortys
- Picnic and refreshing swim in Lousios riverbanks
Hiking Lousios Gorge is also part of our Active & Culture Tour in the Peloponnese. You can also add more fun and adventure in your Peloponnese exploration withย Rafting in Lousios,ย river trekking day in Neda waterfalls and of course a hike in the stunning Temple of Apollo.ย Thinking to explore further check also ourย Kalavrytaย based adventures.
Activities
Tour Summary
Duration
Period of Operation: All year round
Price:
- 45โฌ/pp for min 6 participants
- 50โฌ/pp for 4-5 participants
- 70โฌ/pp for min 3 participants
- 100โฌ/pp for min 2 participants
Participation requirements
- Basic physical condition
- Ages between 8-70 years old
Tour Details
Tour inclusions
- All necessary local transfers for the operation of the activity
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- Greek traditional picnic lunch
- Taxes
FAQ
Through out the year
Meeting Point:ย Ancient Gortyna Site.ย Click hereย to see the location on the map
Meeting Time:ย 10.00 am
- hiking shoes (boots are not necessary)
- long hiking pants
- second T-shirt
- windproof jacket
- hat or beanie, sunglasses
- sun block
- Small backpack
- Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
Itinerary
10.00: Meet at Ancient Gortys
10.00-10.45: Transfer to the starting point at Filosofou Monastery
10.45-12:00: Hike to St.John Prodromos Monastery
12.00-12.30: Visit St.John Prodromos Monastery
12.30-13.15: Hike to Ancient Gortys
13.15โ14.00: Picnic
Gallery
Arcadia, Peloponnese
Hiking, Rafting
Retreat Abeliona, Apollo Temple, Rafting Lousios
Arcadia, Peloponnese
Rafting
Rafting Lousios
