Europe Trip Leader

Katerina Vasileiou

Katerina Vasileiou, the daughter of WT Trip Leader Kostas Vasileiou, grew up in a family of mountaineers and has hiked and trekked her entire life. Her love of nature and culture led her decide on a career in travel and she has been guiding for us fo rmore than ten years. Her intimate knowledge of the islands' trails and paths makes her a valuable member of the WT team. Katerina was born in the town of Ioannina and attended the American College of Greece before graduating from the University of Wales, Swansea, with a degree in social studies.

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Upcoming Trips with Katerina

Hiking in the Greek Isles

May 18 - 30, 2025

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Client Testimonials

Katerina was delightful—she was fun to be around and worked really hard to make the trip successful and enjoyable for all.

Cheryl O.

Bedford, MA
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina was a delight. Also kind and very concerned that everyone have everything they needed.

Dawn M.

Hillsboro, OR
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina was fabulous! She is so great with details and never gets flustered. She is kind and funny, and I can't imagine the trip without her.

Dena S.

Memphis, TN
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina is an excellent hiking leader and extremely knowledgable about the history and culture. And she makes awesome Tiramisu!

Gwynne W.

Lebanon, NJ
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina was an excellent people person, well organized, and attuned to people's needs.

Jay P.

Fairfax Station, VA
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina was a wonderful trip leader—bright, outgoing, energetic, very knowledgeable (and not just about the areas in which we were hiking), frighteningly well organized, incredibly helpful, and a delight to be around.

Jim C.

Greenwich, CT
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina is one of the best trip leaders I have had with WT. She worked very hard to make this trip safe, fun, and very enjoyable.

Khondeh M.

Albuquerque, NM
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina was marvelous. Detail-oriented, nuts and bolts person, sincere, caring, knowledgeable, and beautiful inside and out. Wish she would come and run my life for me!

Lynn M.

Great Falls, VA
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina is terrific as a hiking guide and a guide to the history and culture of Greece. She worked very hard on the trip to assure we all had a good experience.

Margaret H.

Washington, DC
Hiking in Crete

Katerina was extraordinary! Thorough, well-prepared, attentive to detail, kind, patient...the list goes on.

Nancy T.

Saint Louis, MO
Hiking in the Greek Isles

This was our second trip with Katerina. She is a wonderful guide and a fun leader.

Polly V.

Chapel Hill, NC
Hiking in Crete

Katerina was attentive, fun, and a great pleasure to be with. Her knowledge and willingness to share her culture was wonderful.

Polly V.

Chapel Hill, NC
Hiking in the Greek Isles

Katerina was wonderful and always did her best to make sure that everyone felt included, tried to answer their questions and help however and whenever possible. A real gem!

Susan J.

Cochrane, Alberta
Hiking in the Greek Isles

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