April 28 – May 8 · Meteora · Zagori · Mount Olympus
Mega Vikos day + Aoos Gorge + 4 nights Litochoro
D5: MEGA DAY – Vikos + Vradeto + Beloi (25km, 12h!)
D6: Stone bridges + Aoos Gorge (Konitsa) → Litochoro
D7: Lower Enipeas + explore Litochoro (rest day)
D8: E4 trail to Spilios Agapitos refuge
D9: Full Enipeas Gorge
Smolikas refuge night + 2nd Drakolimni + 3 nights Litochoro
D5: Vikos Gorge crossing only (relaxed, 6-7h)
D6: Vradeto Steps + drive to Smolikas Refuge (1,750m)
D7: Drakolimni di Smolikas trek → Litochoro
D8: Enipeas Gorge (full or lower) + explore
D9: E4 trail to Spilios Agapitos refuge
| Day | Plan A (Classic) | Plan B (Smolikas) |
|---|---|---|
| D1-D4 | Identical — Salonicco, Meteora, Zagori, Drakolimni Tymfi | |
| D5 | MEGA: Vikos + Vradeto + Beloi (25km, 12h) | Vikos Gorge only (12km, 6-7h) |
| D6 | Bridges + Aoos Gorge → Litochoro | Vradeto Steps + drive to Smolikas Refuge |
| D7 | Lower Enipeas + explore (rest day) | Drakolimni Smolikas + drive to Litochoro |
| D8 | E4 to Spilios Agapitos refuge | Enipeas Gorge + explore (flexible) |
| D9 | Full Enipeas Gorge | E4 to Spilios Agapitos refuge |
| D10-D11 | Identical — Flex day + Return | |
+ Night in a mountain refuge at 1,750m (unique experience!)
+ Two Drakolimni lakes (Tymfi + Smolikas) – the "Double Dragon"
+ Greece's 2nd highest mountain (2,637m) with optional summit
+ Day 5 is less extreme (no 25km mega day)
– Skips Aoos Gorge trek (Konitsa bridge area)
– More driving (Smolikas detour ~2h extra total)
– 1 less night in Litochoro (3 instead of 4)