Summary

Our self guided option is a fly drive walking holiday and included in the price is a rental car. Compact for 2 persons and larger for 3 and 4 persons. You can use this car to reach the start of the walks which are not too far from the hotel. You can take advantage of the car after the walks and explore the area further afield.

Away from the mass tourism that descends on the coastal region during the summer, lie the spectacular mountain ranges of Olympus, Ossa and Pieria. These mountains are home to very unique and diverse flora and fauna, a rich culture and deeply rooted traditions and stunning natural landscapes. The three mountain ranges run north/south along the coastal plains of the Thermaikos Gulf and the northern Aegean Sea and are separated by river valleys and gorges. It is this contrasting sea/mountain climate that forms the identity of its people and countryside, whether they live in the traditional mountain villages nestled in the foothills of the mountain or on the high mountain plateaus of Mt. Olympus and Pieria.

The area is home to humanities ancient cultures, which can be explored at archaeological sites like Dion and Vergina. In the vicinity of these world–famous sites are a multitude of little-known places with a rich, intriguing history, hidden in the mountains and valleys. These beautiful areas are some of the most diverse and fascinating landscapes in Europe. Naturelovers and active outdoor-lovers, as well as people interested in culture and history, find an ideal backdrop for their holidays here.