Skamnos Boutique Hotel Delphi Greece is the ideally place for those who want to escape from the stress and bustle of the city, those who love the mountains, the tranquility of the nature, the sports and excursions trekking and hiking in the woods. Hotel Skamnos offers holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in an environment of complete calmness.
Beyond the classic choice in indulging into skiing ‘adventures’ of the surrounding ski resorts, hiking in the spring and summer with experienced guides in the paths of Parnassus, the 4×4 rides, the mountain bike, paragliding and horse riding offered by the SKAMNOS are interesting alternatives that will fill your days.
Located on mount Parnassos at an altitude of 1250 meters and just 12 Km from the beautiful village of Arachova (12 km.) and Parnassos ski resorts (10 km)
Alternatively, you can meet the “oracle of Delphi” in the archaeological site of Delphi, the Osios Lukas monastery in Stiri, the Corycian Andron which is just 5 km away from the hotel, the peacefully front beach village of Itea, the nice village of Antikira and the magnificent village of Galaxidi is within striking distance from our place.
7 days around Mystic Delphi and mount Parnassos
7 nights at Skamnos retreat Spa Hotel and 7 days of nature and Myth
1. Welcome with homemade traditional drink in the Hotel
2. Briefing of the 7 days Program
3. Knowing the village by a small guided walking tour
We will hike in the fir trees forest for about an hour to the Corycian Cave, also known as Pan’s Cave. Dedicated to the God Pan and the Corycian nymphs, the cave is known not only for its beauty but also for its ancient myth proclaiming that the cave has been visited by divine spirits. The cave is connected to Delphi by an ancient footpath that pilgrims use to follow in ancient times. Today it is part of the E4 European trail.
* Discover the wild National Park of Mt. Parnassos
* Visit a mythical cave
* Follow ancient pilgrim’s steps
Meeting in front of Hotel Boutique Skamnos
10:00 – 11:30 Hike to the cave
11:30 – 12:00 Visit the cave
12:00 – 13:00 Picnic lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Hike back to Hotel Boutique Skamnos
This is a historic and inspiring hike dropping down from the slopes of Mt Parnassos to the village of Delphi. It is the ancient footpath that took Pans worshippers up from the ancient temples of Delphi to the Corycean Grotto to celebrate rites, and it is part of the E4 European trail. Our hike starts at Livadi plateau at an altitude of 1200m. Following the ancient path in a forested route we descend to Delphi sanctuary overlooking the olive trees valley and the Corinthian Gulf, whilst the mountains of the Peloponnese complete our picturesque scenery. Ending our hike we will savor a Traditional picnic with local products. This hike combines the magic of nature with the mystery of ancient temples! This is a hiking tour and no visit or guiding to the Archaeological Site is included.
* Follow the ancient Greeks steps and part of E4 European path
* Unique view on Delphi Ancient sanctuary, the Olive Grove, the Corinthian Gulf
* 650 m high difference from an Alpine landscape to a Mediterranean Landscape
* Traditional Greek picnic with local products
09:15 – 09:40 Transfer from Skamnos Hotel to the starting point in Livadi plateau area
09:40 – 11:45 Hike following the Ancient footpath in the forested area
11:45 – 12:00 Snack brake
12:00 – 13:15 Hike following the Ancient footpath above Delphi
13:15 – 14:00 Picnic lunch in Delphi
14:00 – 14:30 Transfer back to Skamnos Hotel
Fantastic cycling routes in the forest of the National Park! Parnassos with its rich fir forests and imposing landscape has a very wide network of rural roads and paths. Due to its uninterrupted habitation since antiquity, the mountain has been extensively mapped and is suitable for all kinds of excursions. We get on our bikes and enjoy this unique environment! Starting point at Livadi Parnassos we tour gentle paths and dirt roads in the heart of the National Park. During our cycling route we have the opportunity to see the unknown cavern “Eptastomos”. The impressive abyss is located near Kalania at an altitude of 1,300m. The cave with the seven openings hosts inside the southernmost glacier of Europe and its temperature does not exceed 0 ° C. Let’s discover together the unknown treasures of Mt. Parnassos!
11.00: Meeting
11.00-11.15: Setting up equipment
11.15-12.00: Mountain bike
12.00-12.45: Picnic break
12.45-14.00: Mountain bike
Mount Parnassus has been inhabited by humans since Antiquity. During the last century it was mainly a shepherd land. Shepherd families raised goats and sheep, in winter season in Delphi Valley an area that is naturally well protected from very cold weather. In spring they use to climb up the mountain with their flocks and stay for the summer in alpine zone which offers abundant fresh grass! The beautiful forest path you will follow starting from Skamnos Hotel is part of the trails that were used in past times by locals for their daily trips.
* Enjoy a beautiful dense fir trees forest setting
* Discover local flora and ancient myths
10:00 meet your guide at Skmanos Boutique Hotel
10:00 – 12:00 Hike in the forested area following a smooth ascending forest path
12:30 – 13:30 Greek Traditional picnic
13:30 – 15:00 Hike back following a forest dirt road
One of the most beautiful mountaineering routes in Greece for the adventurous lovers of nature! In the ravine of Velitsa, in the northeastern Parnassos and at an altitude of 1,250 meters, spring the impressive Waterfalls of Tripi. These are two parallel waterfalls, one small and one larger. The water of the small waterfall springs through a large hole in the rocks. The largest waterfall has a total height of 82 meters. The waterfalls are located between the high peaks Liakoura and Kalogiro, peaks, which exceed 2,000 meters! This is a really impressive location with lush vegetation surrounded by imposing peaks. Our hike starts from Tithorea and continues to the two parallel waterfalls. The beautiful path that we follow has in some places a significant slope as well as demanding passages, in which we have to be secured with a rope and a boulder. The view during the hike is truly unsurpassed!
08:00 Meet your guide at Skamnos Hotel Boutique
08.00-09.30 Jeep Transfer to the starting point of the hike
09.30-13.00 Ascent hiking
13.00-14.00 Picnic lunch & tour of the waterfalls
14.00-17.00 Descent hiking
17.00- 18.30 Transfer back to your hotel
Meet our guide in the central road of Arachova in front of the Folk Art Museum and walk with him trough picturesque narrow streets t the lower and oldest part of the village. Under the shade of a plane tree our arachovian cook will welcome you in a traditional yet comfortable setting. Together you will prepare and taste home made local specialties, such as pies “Chortopita and Trachanopita”, “Sarmades” a great appetizer made from tender vine and cabbage leaves wrapped into little stuffed rolls, local cheese like “Formaela”, “Graviera”, “feta” and “psomotiri”, different varieties of olives, local yoghurt with homemade jam, coffee and “Tsipouro” shots. Our guide will explain you all about local products. Your meal will be accompanied with wines from Argyriou vineyard located in Polydroso on the slopes of the northern side of Mount Parnassos, producing 9 different types of wine with a particular emphasis on the cultivation of forgotten Greek varieties.
* Prepare and taste local specialties
* Lear all about traditional cheese and yogurt production
* Taste wines with a particular emphasis on the cultivation of forgotten Greek varieties
10:45 Meet your hosts in Arachova mountain village
11:00 – 12:00 Cook local specialties
12:00 – 13:00 Food and Wine tasting
Price per person – on big family room (4 people)
From: 960 €
Swim safely with unsurpassed views on three sides of the mountain of Parnassos, and if you think you do not have done enough lanes, just press
the button and you swim or exercise against a smooth current that’s fully adjustable to any speed or ability. Our pool is Eco friendly and ozone and saltwater pool cleaning systems
Opening Hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Sauna provide dry heat in our wood-paneled room from an electric stove. The stove heats rocks, which radiate heat throughout the room. A sauna may have small amount of steam if water is poured over the hot rocks, however a sauna overall provides dry heat. A sauna session can be a social affair in which the participants disrobe and sit or recline in temperatures typically between 70 °C (158 °F) and 100 °C (212 °F). This induces relaxation and promotes sweating.
Top 10 health benefits of SAUNA use:
Relieves Stress
Relaxes Muscles and Soothes Aches and Pains in Muscles and Joints
Flushes Toxins
Cleanses Skin
Induces a Deeper sleep
Recreational and Social Benefits
Improves Cardiovascular Performance
Burns Calories
Fights Illness
Feels Good
A Steam room, provides moist heat from a water-filled generator pumping steam into the enclosed room. The temperature in a steam room typically ranges from 110-114 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 to 45 Celsius, with a humidity level of 100 percent.
Steam baths are known for their relaxation and deep skin cleansing, but
steam room benefits also include:
Relief from muscle soreness
relief from stiff joints
immune system enhancement
lymph detoxification
blood circulation improvement
sinus congestion relief
Regular use of a steam room can have an impact on your health and appearance.
“A top choice for a romantic getaway in the mountains”
Treatments and relaxation It relieves the muscles from tension, relaxes the nervous system and reduces stress.
The virtuosic relaxing massage helps the body to eliminate accumulated stress and fatigue, and achieve total relaxation of tired muscles and restore elasticity toes.
It combines the scientific knowledge of a certified massage therapist with a holistic approach to the individual.
It offers a maximum effect on the body cure itself, but also facilitate the whole human body to achieve total and complete relaxation, balance and physical coordination to.
With the technical and specialized massage, the therapist acts on the nervous system of medicating to make restoring the body, improving muscle, physical, psychosomatic vulnerabilities.
The result is the flow of energy in the body, which eliminates muscle aches, and makes you feel more flexible and relaxed.
You can take breakfast in a large room with panoramic views and two magnificent fireplaces and a terrace literally in the nature.
Our jams are homemade and various species of trees of our garden. Serve 3-5 kinds of corn-flakes, muesli, cheese, salami, cakes.
The black bread from ecological wheat and barley there and this along with the traditional loaf buffet.
The breakfast is usually buffet prepared by Ms. Foula products as sustainable as possible.
Warm crepes will amaze you, but that you try sautéed with eggs from the hens on our farm and bacon or with our homemade jams.
In the evening the breakfast room is a pleasant place where you can enjoy a drink or local raki playing a board game or chatting with other guests.
Boutique Hotel Skamnos offers holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in an environment of complete calmness.
Programs include
Qigong, yoga related to the operation of the human body.
Relax your body, mind and senses in the beautiful and tranquil landscape of the Boutique Hotel SLAMNOS.
Rejuvenate yourselves and gather nature’s energy through practicing Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong or other eastern arts.
Get to know interesting people from all around the world and share with them your favorite activities.
Let yourselves be treated by our experienced masseurs
We form over 6 persons, combined always with Spa features that you will find our hotel.
Enjoy organic meals which stimulus, more energy and create greater wellbeing.
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.
Mountain biking can generally be broken down into multiple categories: cross country (XC), trail riding, all mountain, downhill, freeride, street riding, dirt jumping and trials. The vast majority of mountain biking falls into the recreational XC, and Trail riding categories.
Duration of Activity: 2 hours
Minimum age: 8 years
Easy route:
Duration of Activity: 30 minutes
Minimum age: 16 years
Difficult route:
Duration of Activity: 2 hours
Minimum age: 16 years
“Discover yourself in the mystic area of Delphi Greece”
Discover yourself in the mystic area of Delphi Greece
7 Nights
The mystic area of Delphi Greece
7 NIGHTS
FROM 960 €
[ cost per person in Double room ]
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