15 Mountain Hikes in Greece Worth Lacing Up For

1.Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 14 hours · from $36Our pick

Join Io Tours for a full-day Samaria Gorge hike from Chania. Guides such as Pari and Dafne provide safety tips while you walk at your own pace through pine forests, rocky riverbeds, and narrow cliffs. Finish with lunch or a swim at Agia Roumeli before the ferry to Sougia.

“Incredible hike, challenging and hot but very picturesque. Dafne the guide was great. Clear instructions, earned trust quickly. Wear very sturdy shoes, preferably hiking boots. Steep descent of 1,700m isn’t kind to the fittest of legs/ankles. Lots of scree, uneven ground, small river crossings and rock hopping. Plenty of clean spring water, rest areas and toilets on the way. Food at the end was incredible. Pack snacks, lunch as there is no food during the hike. Most of the hike is in shade and there was a coolish breeze comi n up the gorge which was refreshing. Agia Roumelli beach where you finish isn’t the nicest of Crete beaches but…”

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2.Naxos: Hike to the Top of the Cyclades – Mount Zas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Join Trekking Hellas guides such as Nick, David, or Anastasia for a four-hour, 6-kilometer hike up Mount Zas, the Cyclades’ highest peak. Expect rocky ground, hiking poles, Greek mythology, Naxos history, wide island views, and a traditional picnic after the climb.

“I had the best time on this tour, the view at the top of the mountain is incredible and the amount of accomplishment you feel it unmatched once you make it to the top. I also LOVED the picnic that we had when we got back down, healthy and rewarding. Would absolutely book a tour with this company again :)”

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3.Naxos: Hike to the Top of Mount Zas with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4.5 - 6 hours · from $100

Climb Mount Zas with guides such as Nick, David, Anastasia, or Nectarios on a 6-kilometer ancient trail. Expect rocky ground, 391 meters of ascent, island views, local stories, hiking poles, and a fresh Naxian picnic. Optional hotel transport makes the half-day outing easier.

“The hike was fantastic. Probably the favourite thing I did on the trip. My guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. We set of around 9am and returned about 1. We had a steady pace to the top for about 2 hours, we had a few pictures and then descended and have a small lunch. I would definitely reccomend the trip. My guide couldn’t have been any more helpful or accommodating. I enjoyed the trip so much I went kayaking with the same company the next day! They were fantastic!”

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4.Karpathos Lastos mountain Hike with guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Join Art and Walk Karpathos for a guided Lastos mountain hike from the Archangelou Mychael monastery area. Renate, Thom, or another English-speaking guide leads you through pine woods, rocky paths, old sheep shelters, and wide views toward Kyra Panagia and Mount Limni. Expect about 4.5 hours, 9 km of ups and downs, coffee or tea, and a small group of up to 10.

“We were collected by our guided in Pigadia(recommended) as the starting point can take some time to find if you are new on the Island. Our guide Thom is from Sweden but has lived in the mountain with his wife in Karpathos in many years where they have explored the mountain area, the nature ( flowers, animals and vegetations) and have collected a lot of enlightening stories of the surrounding mountain area including the history of the Island. The views are breath taking, the colors and smells from spices blend into the demanding walk some places on the rim to the sky and the endless space. Thom will deliver stories…”

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5.Small Group Hiking on Mount Akramitis in Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $57

Join a small group for a 10 km hike up Mount Akramitis, with 500 meters of ascent, hotel pickup, and a maximum of eight people. The route visits Limeri Cave, a wartime radio base, St John Church, and the summit. Manuela may guide you with local insight into history, plants, and wildlife.

“A truly wonderful way to spend a day. This was my second hike with Hiking Rhode. I highly recommend this walk if you like hiking, it is a fantastic way to see the island in a different way. The hike was thoroughly enjoyable taking in different terrains and points of interest including Limeri Cave and St John Church. You are rewarded with the most stunningly beautiful panoramic views from the top. Manuela was the perfect guide, professional, friendly and full of knowledge about the area, history, plants and nature.”

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6.Hiking Tour to the Summit of Akramitis with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $76

Join a small group or private hike from Monolithos to Akramitis, Rhodes’ second-highest peak. Guides such as Tsampikos, Mado, George, Wendy, and Nicos have led guests along rocky paths, past St John’s chapel, through pine forest, and up to wide Dodecanese views.

“Świetna wycieczka! Bardzo dobra organizacja - transport z/do miejsca zakwaterowania, opieka przewodników, zapewnienie sprzętu, dodatkowej wody oraz tradycyjnych przekąsek domowej roboty. Tsampikos i Mado zadbali o super atmosferę i mnóstwo pamiątkowych zdjęć. Po drodze opowiadali o trasie, roślinności, lokalnych przysmakach i ogólnie o Rodos. Warto zaryzykować i wybrać się na taką wędrówkę, by odpocząć na łonie natury od miasta i tłumów. Profesjonalnie, aktywnie i przyjemnie. Brawo!”

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7.Pieria: Guided Hiking Tour in Enipeas Gorge of Mount Olympus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $127

Walk 12 kilometers from Prionia to Litochoro with an English or Greek-speaking mountain guide. You’ll cross wooden bridges, pass waterfalls and Zeus’s bath, visit Agios Dionysios Monastery, and finish at Myloi after about five hours on a moderate trail.

“The activity was really nice! Sadly there had been a mistake. We booked for Wednesday and were supposed te be picked op at the pick up spot at 7.30. Sadly no one showed… We called and got told that it was our fault. We called again, then we heard that there had been a mistake on their side. So we got te hike one day later with good pickup this time.”

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8.Corfu from Above: Hiking at the Highest Peak of Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Dassia with a local guide and ride by air-conditioned minivan to Mount Pantokrator. You’ll hike a 9 km circular route through protected Mediterranean terrain, with views toward Corfu Town, the northeast coast, and Albania. Water, snacks, helmets, and transport are supplied.

“Tolle Wanderroute m. Herrlichen aussichten. Geo Bicycling Dassia hatten mich extra von der Bushaltestelle ca. 4km v. Treffpunkt abgeholt u. Weil der Bus danach schon weg war, sogar zurück in meinen Ort im Norden gefahren, ohne Aufpreis!! Mega nett😊. Tolle Teilnehmer, kompetenter guide, sehr nette Chefin, leckere Verpflegung. Danke!!!”

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9.Athens Sunset Hymettus Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Leave Athens for a gentle sunset walk on Mount Hymettus with an English-speaking certified guide. You’ll follow pine-forest paths, learn about local plants and Greek history, and visit ruins of a 10th-century Byzantine church built over a fifth-century basilica. Groups are limited to 10.

“Our guide, Konstantinos, communicated with me a day ahead to confirm time and specific info for pick up. He was right on time. It was nice to take the short car ride and get out of the city for the evening. The hike was not difficult and Konstantinos stopped multiple times to point out different plants along the way and told us some history as well. He also took pictures of us at different locations which was very nice since we rarely get pictures with the whole family. The sunset was absolutely beautiful! The hike after the sunset to get back to the car was short and there was plenty…”

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10.Hiking in Psiloritis Mountain (Ida Mt.) Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet your certified English-speaking guide in Livadia at 8:00 am for a private six-hour hike to Timios Stavros, the 2,456-meter summit of Psiloritis. Guides such as Giorgos and Kostas share local myths and archaeology while you use supplied walking sticks and enjoy wide views across Crete.

“Hike was amazing! Giorgos was very friendly, told a lot interesting things about Crete mountains and island. Thank you so much!”

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11.Hike Mountain Profitis Ilias from Salakos village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $58

Join an English- or Greek-speaking guide for a 5.5-kilometer hike from Salakos to Profitis Ilias. Walk through shaded pine, cypress, Ilex, and olive trees, pause for a traditional snack, and visit Italian-era hotels, Villa de Vecchi, and a Byzantine chapel.

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12.Hiking in Mt Olympus National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Join a small group of up to eight hikers from Litochoro for a 5 to 6 km walk in Mt. Olympus National Park. A Trekking Hellas guide leads you along the E4 trail, through black pine forest, across the Enipeas River, and to a waterfall. Christina, a local mountaineer, may lead the outing.

“Absolutely fantastic. The views were breathtaking and the guide was amazing!”

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13.Akramitis Mountain Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $47

Join a professional guide such as Manuela or Elisa for a 5 to 7 hour, roughly 9 to 10 kilometer hike up Mount Akramitis. Walk through pine and cypress forest, visit Limeri cave and Agios Ioannis chapel, then reach wide Aegean views. Hiking poles, water, snacks, and pickup may be included.

“En härlig vandring med otroligt vackra vyer. Kunnig guide, Manuela, som gav oss mycket information om Rhodos historia.”

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14.Athens: Mount Hymettus Dragon House Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Best value

Join Natalia Yaroshenko for a small-group hike on Mount Hymettus, only 25 to 30 minutes from central Athens. Walk rocky forest trails to the ancient Dragon House, spot Athens landmarks with binoculars, and finish at Kalopoula forest bar. Expect 4 to 7 km, moderate climbs, and a relaxed pace.

“I can’t say enough positive things about Nathalia and this tour. Our group of three agreed that this was our favorite day in Athens! It was so nice to be in nature after several days in the city of Athens (and we couldn’t believe the meeting point was only a short uber ride away from our rental in the city center). We hiked at a perfect pace, saw so many beautiful wildflowers, trees and rock formations, an old church, a shrine, and a little monastery, and gorgeous views of the whole city and the water. We saw butterflies, birds, and some tortoises sunning in the grass. Tea inside the “Dragon…”

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15.Naxos: Private e-Mountain Biking and Hiking adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $235

Ride 25 to 32 kilometers through Naxos with local guide Mario, mixing e-mountain biking, village streets, dirt trails, and short hikes to chapels or ancient ruins. Your route is adjusted to your fitness, hotel location, and weather. Pickup, bikes, helmets, snacks, and hiking gear are included.

“We had a Nice experience! Mario was a really good guide who knew a lot about Naxos and the history. We did the mountainbike tour, and saw places where “tourists” won’t go. It was a 10/10 and 100% worth the money. Thanks!”

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