Athens Sunset Hike

Enjoy stunning views of Athens and the Acropolis at sunset from Hymettus Mountain with this guided hike. Uncover hidden gems like the ruins of Fragomonastiro Monastery and capture incredible photos.

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Duration 2.5 hour - 3.0 hour

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Details on this Activity

Itinerary

Mount Hymettus, one of the three mountains of Attica, stands on the east side of Attica and divides Athens and Messogia Area. Its total area covers 80.000 acres. Hymettus has been well known since the ancient years as Athenians used to have more than one ancient temple in the area. During our 2,30 -hour sunset hike, the travelers will have a short break from the city noise, enjoy breathtaking Sunset views, walk through beautiful pine forest paths, and visit some of the Historical Monuments of the Mountain. An excellent opportunity for everyone as the Hike combines nature and history without any previous hiking experience needed. Church of Agios Marcos Frangomonastirio Continuing on the botanical walk of Mount Immitos we will reach the open ruins of the Church of Agios Marcos Frangomonastirio. The site has remains of a 10th-century Byzantine church built on the foundations of a fifth-century three-aisled Christian basilica. You can walk through it and check it out up close.

Highlights

Experience Athens sunset in Small group
Hiking The "Crazy" Mountain
Explore the the ruins of Fragomonastiro Monastery
Take the best Sunset photos of Athens
Escape the high temperatures of the City

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You guide will contact you for more details regarding the tour .

Includes

Hotel Pick Up/Drop off (if option selected) Tour/Hiking English-speaking Certified Guide Free Photos of the Tour

Reviews from other travelers

Julia - Netherlands

5 /5

(Written on 2024-07-28)

We (my husband and daughter of 12 y.o.) had a Sunset hike in Athens with Dimitris, and I must say that this is one of our most memorable experiences in Athens. The hike started at 18:30, and we had in (Read More) total 5.3 km hike. Some paths are a bit elevated, so non-slippery shows are advisable, but the hike was easy, safe and in a moderate pace. We enjoyed the nature and Dimitris' stories about Greece, Athens and his experiences with active holidays in the nature. On the way, we have spotted a turtle, a nice bird and even a fox. And we reached the view point for the sunset watching just in time. And it was unforgettable! Thank you Dimitris for this hike and your inspiration!

GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2023-03-23)

Really engaging and enjoyable trip. Incredible service, not to be missed on a good day. Great opportunity to take a step back from the city. Could only ask the walk was longer (if you’re feet are up f (Read More)or it!)

Dima - United Arab Emirates

5 /5

(Written on 2023-06-24)

Looking for a break from the city vibes, we set out to discover the natural beauty surrounding Athens. Luckily, we stumbled upon Nomadspath Adventures! These guys were the friendliest tour guides you (Read More)could ever hope to meet. They were like instant friends with their warm and welcoming vibe. We decided to join their small group sunset hike on Hymettus Mountain. And it was an absolute blast. Along the way, we chatted and laughed, soaking in the breathtaking views and learning so much from our guide, Michael, who enlightened us about the area's flora, geological wonders, historical significance, and even introduced us to Greek language and cuisine. It was such a lovely evening and the perfect way to wrap up our one-week adventure in Greece. We can't recommend Nomadspath Adventures enough! They made our trip truly memorable.

Larry - Canada

5 /5

(Written on 2023-10-09)

Fantastic trip. Our guide Konstantinos very knowledgeable with the terrain. Would recommend this to anyone who enjoys hiking and wants to get out of the city.

STEPHANIE - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2023-03-24)

Everytime I visit Athens I look for something just a little bit different to do. On this particular occasion I was looking for something that would get me out of the city for a couple of hours and to (Read More)see another side of Athens. I found this in the sunset hike on Mount Hymettus with Nomad Tours. Just a short drive outside of Athens you will arrive at this national park. Michalis my guide was absolutely fantastic. He knows this area very well and was very generous in sharing his knowledge. This is not a hard core hike but you are climbing a mount. The walk was done at my pace (I'm a 64 year old grandmother) and walking poles were provided to navigate the terrain. It was matched perfectly to my speed and abilties. Michalis will tell you about the natural springs, the former residents on the mount, the nature and also show you a really unique Byzantine church. The sunset view over the city is the finale. I highly recommend this trip and send many thanks to Nomad Tours.

John - United Kingdom

5 /5

(Written on 2023-09-21)

GetYourGuide traveler - Canada

5 /5

(Written on 2023-07-07)

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