Athens escape private safari tour in Parnitha mountain park

On this tour, you'll escape to Parnitha's National Park on a private safari tour for up to 6 persons per vehicle.Mount Parnitha is a densely forested mountain 40km north of Athens. Parnitha's National Park is full of pine and fir forests, a true oasis for many species of wildlife, such as red deer, foxes and many kinds of birds and unique flora as well. It remains the main getaway for the hot summer days and a vast snow-covered playground during winter.The first stop will be at an altitude of 600m, at Lake Beletsi, an artificial lake that seems to belong in a fairy tale. Continuing to Mount Parnitha you'll follow an off-road route through a forest full of pine trees, goats, chapels, monasteries and natural springs. Heading onward, the mountain adventure starts again through an off-road route to Vountima Wildlife Refuge. Reaching the west slope of Mount Parnitha, a panoramic view of the Saronic gulf with the islands of Salamina and Aigina will appear in front of you. Then you'll head on asphalt road, driving away, enjoying the view of Saronic from above.As you work up an appetite you'll arrive at Hasia village. There you'll visit a traditional tavern, where the owner will introduce you to Greek Mediterranean cuisine and Hellenic hospitality with plenty of local dishes before ending the tour and returning to Athens with the best memories and flavors.