Do you wish to escape the city scenery for a while and experience something truly different? In cooperation with Explore Outside, Makedonia Palace offers you a wide range of short trips focusing on the concept of adventure taking place just a few kilometers away from the city of Thessaloniki. For more information and reservations, please, contact us at +30 2310 897197.
Hiking At Mount Olympus, Home Of The Gods
In Greek mythology, Mt. Olympus was home to the Twelve Gods of the ancient world while at the same time it constituted the set-up for the most popular mythical stories. Nowadays, Mt Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece, is a darling for climbing expeditions. Mt Olympus boasts of its astonishing nature, its popular slopes, its Christian monuments and its ancient and medieval sites. Climbing Mt Olympus requires no technical skills, expect the climb to the summit of Mytikas (2918m). Contact us for more details.
“Treasure Hunt” at the Enipeas Canyon
Split up in groups, follow your map, search for hidden “treasures” following a beautiful single track trail, crossing wooden bridges and waterfalls. The treasure hunt is both fun and informative, as it entails a mythological theme related to the mountain of the 12 gods. Enjoy stops at magnificent view points, while descending to the ancient Monastery and end your trip with a feast prepared for you by a traditional local village. Contact us for more detail.
Boat cruise around the Monasteries of Mount Athos
Visit Mount Athos, a world heritage site and self-governed state in the Hellenic Republic, home to 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries under the direct jurisdiction of the patriarch of Constantinople. Greeks commonly refer to Mount Athos as the “Holy Mountain”, a peninsula that you are not allowed to approach in less than 500m by sea and where access to women is prohibited since the whole area is devoted to Virgin Mary. Contact us for more detail.
Kayaking around the island of Ammouliani
Discover the hidden beauties of Ammouliani, an island located just across Mount Athos. Tradition is evident all throughout the island, with original folklore houses, trademark gastronomy and typical small gardens filled with astonishing natural goods. Contact us for more detail.
