Two-day coach trip by Taxideftes – Travellers to the mountains of Evrytania, «in the footsteps of Achilles and the Gauls», with one hike on each day; the organizer grades both hikes as moderate. Day 1 (Sat 28 Nov): coach from Vari (06:00) and Syntagma (06:35) to the village of Aniada (about 300 km, arrival around 12:00), on the fir-covered slopes of Kaliakouda at about 1,100 m. Hike 12:00–17:00 Aniada – Megalo Chorio, a one-way traverse of 8.5 km, +330 / −690 m, 4–5 hours: down to the Aniada stream, a gentle climb among firs and old terraces to Lakkomata and the Panagia site (stone chapel, monument of the 1823 battle of Kaliakouda, spring), then path M3 through the forest with views over the Karpenisiotis valley and Chelidona, finishing at the square of Megalo Chorio. 17:00–18:00 stroll in Megalo Chorio (cobbled lanes, clock tower, plane tree, Folklore Museum), 18:15–20:30 meal at a local tavern in Neo Mikro Chorio, then to the village of Voutyro for the night at the Villa Virginia hotel. Day 2 (Sun 29 Nov): breakfast and luggage loading 07:30–08:30, coach to the trailhead on the Rachi Tymfristou – Domnista provincial road (1,360 m). Hike 09:30–14:00 on Mount Kokkalia, out and back 7.5 km, ±350 m, 3.5–4.5 hours: through fir forest to the monument of the battle of the Aetolians and Evrytanians against the Gauls (279 BC), then on open slopes to the summit at 1,716 m with views of Velouchi, Kaliakouda, Grammeni Oxia and Vardousia; return by the same route, and anyone can turn back earlier, before the summit. 14:30–16:30 meal at a tavern in Krikello, 18:00–18:30 swim at the Damasta (Psoronerja) thermal springs (natural pool, about 33 °C), then back to Athens with a stop at Agios Konstantinos, arriving around 21:30. Coach pick-ups: INTERSPORT Vari 06:00, Pigadi, Voula Asklipieio and Glyfada (Public) 06:15, Poseidonos Ave (Alimos, Amfithea, Achilleos/Prapas, Floisvos 06:20, Foros 06:25), Syngrou Ave (Kotsovolos, SKRA, Kykloi 06:25, Agios Sostis, FIX 06:30), Syntagma (metro exit, National Garden) 06:35, Omonia (Hondos Center) 06:45, Lenorman (Panagitsa) 06:55, Renault 07:00, Kalyftaki bridge (Olympic Village exit, Smart) 07:15. Included: 1 night with breakfast, coach transport, the tours and hikes of the programme, an office escort throughout, the office's civil liability insurance and legal taxes. Not included: entrance fees, the accommodation tax, meals, drinks, tips and personal expenses, anything not listed as included. The price is €150 per person for members. The deposit amount and the final payment deadline will be confirmed by the office; payment by bank deposit (Eurobank or Piraeus), business IRIS (VAT no. 132508782) or card through LivePay (card payments +2%). Bring hiking shoes with good grip, a small backpack, water and snacks, warm layered clothes, a waterproof and a change of clothes for after the hike, poles if you use them, and a swimsuit, towel and bag for wet clothes for the springs. Cancellation (two-day trips): 10 days or more before, the deposit becomes a personal credit for 6 months; less than 10 days before, the deposit and any documented non-recoverable costs are kept; within the last 48 hours or on no-show, up to 100% of the price; no loss if you find a replacement and tell the office before departure; if the organizer cancels, payments are refunded. Group coordinators: Kostis Petropoulos +30 6944293797, Thomai Mertyri +30 2106015588. Contact: 6980322801, grtravellers@gmail.com.