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3 National Parks Tours in Athens Actually Worth Booking

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This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 3 national parks tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Athens: Mt. Olympus National Park Guided Day Tour

From Athens: Mt. Olympus National Park Guided Day Tour - Dion (Pieria): mythology you can walk through

1.From Athens: Mt. Olympus National Park Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 104 reviews · 13 hours · from $169Our pick

Train from Athens to Mount Olympus with guided stops at Dion, Platamon Castle, the Bath of Zeus, and Litochoro village.

“Despite my middle of the road ratings, this long “day” side trip was exactly what we were looking for… to see the countryside and something different than Athens to break up our time in Greece. The train is average at best and nothing special and considering that you spend 8 hours on it, it would have been nice to have an upgraded option of any sort for the train. Our train tickets arrived to us via email about 22 hours before the train departed. I was worried the day before on how we were to board the train without tickets and boom, they then appeared in my email. Damien our…”

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Hiking in Parnitha National Park Overlooking Athens

Hiking in Parnitha National Park Overlooking Athens - Getting there with an executive sedan or minivan

2.Hiking in Parnitha National Park Overlooking Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

Private guided hike in Mt. Parnitha’s fir forest from Flambouri Refuge, with Athens hotel pickup and flexible routes for abilities.

“Everything was spectacular! Our driver Giannis was so kind, thoughtful, and informative. He even brought us gifts from his farm in Kalamata, truly sweet! Penelope was so fun, flexible, amazing, just a wonderful woman of all trades! Nothing could have been a better and we would recommend this to anyone-when they say the hike can be tailored to all abilities, Penelope went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and happy. Thank you for this amazing experience!”

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7 days Journey to Vikos-Aoos National Park from Athens

7 days Journey to Vikos-Aoos National Park from Athens - Day 2: Vradeto steps, Beloi balcony views, and village-hopping down

3.7 days Journey to Vikos-Aoos National Park from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,490

A 7-day active route from Athens into Vikos–Aoos National Park: stone villages, Vikos Gorge hiking, Drakolimni, and beginner-friendly rafting on Voidomatis.

“Having been to quite a few group hiking holidays this one was far the best one. Very friendly guides, everything was very well organised, I felt like I am in my own country at some point.. Would highly recommend Nomadspath for your active holiday in Greece.”

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