Verliga, July 18-19
Enjoy the night skies of alpine Greece
.2 days from €277
.intro
We are in the heart of the galactic core season. Verliga Dragonlake, at 2050m, is one of the darkest and most beautiful mountain destinations in Greece. During this overnight workshop, participants will enjoy the night sky, share experiences, and become familiar with advanced landscape astrophotography techniques.
.important notes
Start: 18/7/26 12:00pm at Megalo Peristeri village (approx. 450 km from Athens). Avoid off-road GPS routes. End: 19/7/26 13:00pm at Megalo Peristeri where we'll return It’s important to mention that the schedule and time frames are very fluid and may change depending on the weather conditions. The mountains are always tricky and the weather can change very fast. Even with a perfect prediction some clouds may appear. We’ll be accompanied by a certified mountain guide. Having a travel insurance that covers you for trip and flight cancellation is always the best option. Better safe than sorry! Below, you can see the backbone of the itinerary.
Itinerary
18/7 Meet at Megalo Peristeri village - Hike to Verliga Lake
We'll meet at Megalo Peristeri. After preparing our stuff, along with our mountain guide, we'll join the bus which will cover most of the road trip and save us from carrying all these stuff. However, the bus can't reach the plateau as there are barriers put to preserve the environment. From there we need 45minutes of walking till the plateau. Have in mind not to bring too many photo stuff with you in order to avoid overloading your backpack.
We will camp at the plateau. Participants must bring a 3-season tent and a warm sleeping bag. Each participant is responsible for their own food and water, with additional supplies available in the village. A mountain guide will be present for assistance.
As noted above our start is at 9am to be up in the plateau by midday so we set our tent, relax and have some lunch. At 19:00 we'll meet for our theoretical lesson. We'll explain anything needed to capture stunning images. From gear and setting to using trackers and planning your shots based on the weather conditions.
Sunset happens around 21:00 which is perfect for smooth light on the peaks. During nighttime it's good to avoid using headlights not to mess with other shots. Please be respectful.
11/7 Hike down & say goodbye
We wake up early at 8am to have breakfast, prepare our stuff and leave the plateau by 10am to meet the bus at the randesvous point and avoid most of the sunlight during decent.
.activity level
Medium
The Verliga Alpine Plateau is one of the most impressive high-mountain landscapes in Greece, a favourite destination for hikers, nature lovers, and photographers. Surrounded by rugged peaks and open alpine terrain, it offers an incredible sense of scale and isolation — ideal conditions for landscape and night photography.
During the workshop, participants will explore how to photograph in alpine environments, learn to plan and capture sunset and twilight compositions, and practice night-sky photography away from light pollution. With real mountain conditions and ever-changing weather, the Verliga plateau becomes the perfect natural classroom for improving technique, creativity, and confidence in outdoor photography.
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€277.00
Photography workshop by Constantine Themelis
Workshop by Constantine Themelis
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Travel/Health/Accident insurance
Your transportation to/from Megalo Peristeri.
Personal expenses and any kind of food.
I don’t want to stay in shared rooms. Can you arrange something to fit my needs?
As we stated, we are not a travel company, if sharing a room is too difficult for you, you can arrange a different accommodation. A part of your accommodation expenses will be held as administrative fees.
Can I participate in only a part of the trip?
This is not possible due to logistics, booking accommodations and cars. Subsequently, the full ticket must be paid.
I want to bring a friend/relative with me, but he/she isn’t a photographer. Should he pay?
Your friend would eventually be a part of our group, so yes, the full ticket must be paid.
Is there a difference between a workshop and a tour?
Yes, workshops are designed for people who also want to learn some fundamental and expand their knowledge in astrophotography. Tours are suitable for people who have already a good grasp on astro and just want to visit beautiful places to photograph. For that reason, workshops tend to be more expensive.
Are we alone in the universe?
We sincerely hope not.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the tour.
Participants are required to bring all mandatory equipment listed on the tour page. This is necessary for personal safety and the smooth execution of the activity. The organizers reserve the right to deny participation to anyone who does not have the required equipment, if this may compromise safety or the group experience.
The remaining balance must be paid by 10th of June 2026. Failure to do so may result in the participant’s booking being cancelled. In such a case, the cancellation policy below will apply.
Participants acknowledge that outdoor activities, even of low difficulty, involve inherent risks such as uneven terrain, darkness, weather conditions, and natural obstacles. Each participant is responsible for assessing their own physical and mental condition and ensuring they are able to safely take part in the activity.The organizers are responsible for planning and conducting the activity with reasonable care, providing instructions, and making decisions in the interest of group safety. However, the organizers are not liable for injuries, accidents, or damages resulting from risks inherent to outdoor environments, or from a participant’s failure to follow instructions.
Participants must honestly disclose any health conditions that may affect their ability to safely participate. By joining the tour, participants confirm they are physically and mentally fit for this type of activity. The organizers are not responsible for medical issues or injuries arising from pre-existing conditions or from undisclosed health information. If a participant is unable to continue due to health reasons, lack of required equipment, or behavior that compromises safety, the organizers reserve the right to remove them from the activity. In such cases, the organizers’ responsibility is limited to assisting with safe return where reasonably possible and contacting emergency services if necessary. Any related costs (e.g. rescue, transport) are the participant’s responsibility.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the program, schedule, or locations if necessary due to weather, safety concerns, local regulations, or other circumstances beyond their control. Any changes will aim to preserve the overall nature and quality of the experience.
An invoice or receipt will be issued after the completion of the tour for the total amount paid.
Official updates from the organizers will be sent via email (info@starlight-adventures.com) and/or the group chat.
Cancellations must be requested via email. A cancellation is considered valid only after you receive written confirmation from the organizers.
“Remaining amount” refers to the total tour price minus any non-refundable costs already paid on the participant’s behalf (e.g. accommodation, permits, hut fees).
Until Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM EET
From Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM EET onward
No refund is available unless the participant’s place is filled by another person. In that case, 50% of the remaining amount will be refunded.
In case of cancellation within the last 48 hours due to exceptional circumstances, the organizers reserve the right to retain documented, non-refundable expenses already incurred.
The tour will take place only if a minimum of 10 participants is reached. If this number is not met, all payments will be refunded minus the non-refundable expenses.
