Olympus Foothills and Ancient Dion Tour: Dive into Greek Mythology and Traditions from Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki
Embark on a journey through Greek mythology and traditions with the Olympus Foothills and Ancient Dion Tour. Explore the ancient city of Dion, enjoy traditional Greek cuisine, and trek through the picturesque Enipeas gorge on Mount Olympus.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dion Archaeological Park - The distance is 90km and lasts approximately 1 hour.

We reach Dion and we visit the archaeological site, walking back in history and admiring the various findings around the ancient park. The unique statues, the mosaics and the various artifacts that were brought to light are left in their original place and that so, we pass through the same paths as the ancient Greeks used to do. Don’t miss the chance to visit the ancient theater with the perfect acoustic balance since antiquity. Until nowadays many ancient tragedies are revitalized by modern actors and various festivals every year. Next we visit the modern museum with many statues and findings of the ancient city with more characteristic the Hydravlis (an ancient wind instrument) and the unique mosaic that represents the “Villa of Dionysos” lying in the building next to it.

  • Litochoro - Later on we head to Olympus, the mountain of the 12 Gods and we enjoy a 20′ trekking through the Gorge of river Enipeas, above the village of Litochoro. According to the mythology, Enipeas was the most beautiful among the river gods. The path is magical; let the glory of nature, the running waters, the picturesque wooden bridges, the green banks and the small canyons charm you. We have the chance to admire the view of this “divine area” which was chosen carefully by the 12 Olympian Gods as their residence. More specifically, it is said that the residence of the Olympian Gods were the canyons of the mountain, the “mount folds” as they are described by Homer, where their glorious palaces were also located.
    Our day trip ends in the picturesque village of Litochoro where we enjoy our lunch in a beautiful traditional restaurant.
What's Included
  • English-speaking trip attendant
  • Bus transportation to all locations
  • Basic travel insurance (during transportation)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee to the Archaeological site of Dion (8€ during Summer season - 4€ during Winter season)
  • The guided tour at the archaeological site and the Museum of Dion
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Take a journey through time to discover the culture and heritage of the legendary Olympus Mountain, known for its association with the 12 deities of Greek mythology!

The compelling heritage of the ancient town of Dion, paired with the inherent allure of Olympus Mountain’s foothills, creates an effect that’s truly mesmerizing. Our journey includes visiting Dion’s archaeological site and museum, followed by a delightful lunch at one of the quaint Greek eateries in the village. Post-lunch, we’re off to Olympus — the mountain residence of the 12 Greek gods, and kickstart a 20-minute trek along the Enipeas gorge, promising a picturesque ambiance in its entirety.

  • The hiking that leads to the cave of Saint Dionysius takes about 20 minutes and requires comfortable walking shoes
  • Please be informed that there is the possibility of modifying the schedule of the excursion and adjust it on the current weather conditions. In chance of non favorable weather conditions (mostly during winter season) the short trekking may not be included. In this chance, it is replaced either by visiting the picturesque village of Litochoro (walk in the main traditional square) or by visiting the Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysus (visit to the old and the new one)
Location
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Egnatia
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ernestivan_m
Apr 22, 2024
A wonderful day out! - This was a wonderful trip seeing some beautiful scenery and ancient ruins. It fully met my expectations and I would recommend it. I loved the calm and peaceful settings.
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Laura_f
Apr 17, 2024
Great tour - excellent blend of history, mythology, and sightseeing! - This was a great tour. We highly recommend. Our tour guide, Rita, was knowledgeable and friendly and made sure the needs of the entire group were met. We appreciated the history of the archaeological park and the short hike up Mt. Olympus. Rita also provided a great recommendation for Greek lunch in Dion.
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Kimcanaria
Mar 25, 2024
Well organized trip, and amazing places - Daytrip with Lázaros as the tour guide and Tomás as the driver. 2 very experienced people who are truly great at their job. They made me feel safe and relaxed at any time during this trip. Tomás has amazing driving skills and Lázaros is very funny. The places we saw were very interesting and beautiful, i recommend you to visit this place when you are in Thessaloniki
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Robertas_k
Mar 7, 2024
Mt Olympus is a place like no other! - Nice experience. Mount Olympus is truly a magical place and a must visit if you are in the area. Our guide Lazaros was also very friendly and helpful.
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Michael_b
Feb 25, 2024
Relaxed, friendly tour - Easy pick up in Thessaloniki city center, relaxed drive out to Dion and related museum, and then an easy walk on a narrow path through a gorge at Olympus.
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Ajay_s
Feb 11, 2024
Wonderful !! - It was quite a tour.. The Dion archeological site is massive, like an entire excavated city.. The forested area & vegetation around it are beautiful.. Personally, I'd have preferred a guided tour of the site, though the self guided tour wasn't too bad either.. The museum is amazing, just like most other museums across Greece.. It is very well organized, houses great artifacts & is highly informative.. Mount Olympus is stunning.. The villages at the foothills are fairytale & the hike through the National Park is full of pleasant surprises in the form of views.. Our tour leader Margherita was smart & informative.. She didn't let us get bored, have the right amount of information download & suggested some great places to see & to eat.. In a nutshell, it was a beautiful day..
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Maggieww3134rt
Jan 17, 2024
Great trip! - Joined the Mt Olympus and Dion tour, a short and easy day trip which is only one hour from Thessaloniki. Tour guide (and driver) Mr Lazaros was brilliant. Spoke about Thassaloniki history, Olympian gods, and gave us an overciew of the Dion city. Would recommend to anyone who likes Greek Mythology.
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Momomaus
Jan 7, 2024
It's worth it for the price - It was fun and not too strenuous. We also learned a lot and were able to take some great pictures. Our tour guide was great.
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Megandg9385pl
Apr 10, 2024
Great tour - Great tour that takes you to some amazing sights, the tour guide was fantastic and very informative so we could learn about the history we were in and good recommendations on things we can also visit on our own.
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Malcolm_h
Mar 4, 2024
Day trip to Dion and Mt Olympus - The tour in theory would be very good but due to the very heavy rain the visit to Dion was limited due top areas of the site walking areas being under water.Also due to the cloud cover it was not possible to see Mt Olympus, but our guide who was very good did his best and included a visit to the Mt Olympus Museum which they do not normally include in the tour whch was good
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