Excursion Off road escape to mount parnitha tour at Athens

Cleanse your soul with clean mountain air and spectacular views from majestic Mount Parnitha. Only a 45-minute drive away from downtown Athens, it is the ideal place for your off-road escape to the true nature oasis.

Mount Parnitha National Park

Parnitha National Park is full of pine and fir forests. It is a true sanctuary for many species of wildlife, such as red deer's, foxes and many kinds of birds, as well as it is the main getaway during the hottest summer days and a vast snow-covered playground during the winter.

Panoramic Views & Sightseeing, Off Road Drive, Local Flora & Fauna, Greek Lunch

Depart the pier and follow the national road which leads to Parnitha Mountain. It will take less than an hour of driving to leave Piraeus port and enter to the entrancement of the mountains. The first stop will take place at 600m altitude at Lake Beletsi which is an artificial lake that seems to belong in a fairytale. The landscape resembles the Alps and is not at all reminiscent of Athens, Greece. Continuing our route in Parnitha Mountain, follow a unique off-road route through the forest full of pine trees, goats, chapels, monasteries and natural springs. After a little adventure, approach Avlonas Village. Crossing the village and heading onwards, the mountain adventure starts again through an off-road route to Voutima wildlife refuge. The uniqueness of the terrain, the dense vegetation, rare species of endemic plants, the different kinds of mammals and species of birds are spread in smaller or larger areas of the mountain. Reaching the west slope of Parnitha Mountain, a panoramic breathtaking view of the Saronic Gulf with the islands of Salamina and Aigina will appear in front of you. Driving on the asphalt road and enjoying the panoramic view of Saronic from above, arrive at Hasia village and work up an appetite. Visit a traditional Greek tavern and receive a warm welcome by the owner. He will introduce you to Greek Mediterranean cuisine with plenty of food, wine and warm Greek hospitality.

The tour concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Mount Parnitha, Lake Beletsi, Avlonas Village, Voutima Wildlife Refuge, Hasia Village

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over various surfaces and a few steps to negotiate at the sites visited. Tour includes driving uphill narrow winding roads with zigzag turns. There is also off-road driving on this tour, making it not recommended for individuals with spinal or lower back issues or hip issues, or pregnant women. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. There is a weight limit of 120 kg (264 lbs) to participate on this tour. Guests must be 6 years old to participate. Guests are suggested to wear comfortable clothing, sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen, and walking shoes. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.