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Stop At: Dion Archaeological Park, Dion 60100 Greece
Kicking off our all-day Mount Olympus trip is a visit to the archaeological site of Dion. This ancient site was once the holy city of the Macedonians as well as a center of worship of the gods of Olympus. Tourists are welcome to walk around and observe the ancient statues, artifacts and ceramics found on the archaeological site and its museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Platamonas Castle, Platamon 60065 Greece
Continuing our Olympus day trip we will explore the grounds of the Platamon Castle. This Crusader castle was built between 1204 and 1222 to overlook the valley of Tempe where the main road connects Macedonia with Thessaly and southern Greece. To this day, the Platamon Castle is still one of the most impressive fortresses in the country and definitely worth the visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Enipeas Waterfall, Litochoro 60200 Greece
Once we arrive to Mount Olympus, we will embark on a short hike to the gorge of Enipeas on a quest to find the bathtub of Zeus. The sparkling turquoise water of this natural pool, coupled with the imposing waterfall is a site to behold and a true gem of Olympus.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Litochoro, Litochoro, Pieria Region, Central Macedonia
Last stop on our all-day Mount Olympus trip from Athens is a visit to the village of Litochoro. Built in the likeness of the traditional Macedonian architecture, Litochoro is a charming Greek village situated at the base of Mount Olympus. Have a seat at one of the local taverns here or enjoy a nice stroll through the picturesque town.
Duration: 1 hour
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Athens, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, Heathfield Industrial Estate, KA8, Athina 104 44, Greece
13 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Gail_H
Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable.
There was a lot to see at Dion archeological ruins. We spent the entire hour walking around and learned a lot about the history. The restaurant we went to for lunch was so good and next to the museum so we stopped there while they prepared our orders. The food was delicious and the owner was very friendly.
Mt Olympus was amazing and the tour guide gave a lot of information as we walked. The walk was easy, there were a few steps in the beginning.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Michael_C
Our guy Damien was very good. We got to see the ancient city of Dion, Mount Olympus, and a medieval castle. The train trip from Athens is long four hours and then four hours back, but it was worth it to get to see the sites
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : Carrie_M
Damian was a great story teller, he told about several myths and about some of Greek history. Mount Olympus was amazing and we got to try fresh mountsin spring water from the source. Outside of the Dion museum, we stopwd at a family owned restaurant for mountain tea with honey (new favorite tea) and baked feta with olive oil, oregano, tomatoes, and what tasted like banana peppers, very yummy. If you are coming from Athens, bring a book or something to do on the 4 hour train ride. Prices on food for the train are good... large chocolate croissant and espresso coffee for 2 euros.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12
Posted By : Tara_G
Mr. George picked us up from our hotel. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, and nice. This was one of my favorite days of our trip - we drove along the coast to Cape Sounion and were able to learn about Athens from an Athenian. The lake was colder than I thought it would be (but it was a chilly/windy day in February). Also, one thing I didn’t know is that the lake has a bunch of tiny fish that will come up to you and eat the dead skin off if you stay still enough, I’ve always wanted to do this, so was pleasantly surprised! The lake is super clear and is surrounded by beautiful cliff edges. Would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-02-25
Posted By : Lisa_G
We enjoyed this tour. Mount Olympus was stunning, and Dion was very interesting to visit as an active archaeological dig. Seeing these in the off-season was particularly nice with only a few people, including locals, at both sites. Damien was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned quite a lot from him. The restaurant where we had our first break had delicious food and a very welcoming host. Monica was proactive in notifying us about the change in transportation, making sure we knew where and when to take our bus, as the train’s infrastructure was devastated from the massive floods this past September. Going by bus allowed us to see more of the country as well.
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Posted On : 2023-12-22
Posted By : RayTate
Tour guide was awesome fantastic day but extremely long no train service so had to rely on bus service 15hr bus ride there and back made a long day.
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Posted On : 2023-11-19
Posted By : Donna_C
This trip was not what we were promised. Due to track issues we were put on a bus with no explanation. We were not told trip was 10 hours on a bus. Did not get leisurely lunch due to time. Did not get to discover the village because of time. Should have been given option to cancel. Instead we got no explanation. We booked this trip due to train and village experience and got neither. If you are interested, ask lots of questions before.
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Posted On : 2023-10-06
Posted By : AUDRA_K
Jason was wonderful. He was so friendly and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Greek history and he answered all of our questions. He even took pictures of us. Excellent tour guide.
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Posted On : 2023-08-30
Posted By : Alicia_B
Our tour was great! Jason was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and made sure we stayed on track throughout the day to make it back to our train that evening. He shared his knowledge of each place we visited and took time to get to know us and make everyone feel comfortable. The train ride was a bit long so bring some snacks/something to keep you busy, although the scenery is nice to look at. The views from the trail on mount Olympus were beautiful and relatively easy to walk. Seeing the clear water of the river was and being there at sunset was even better! The views from the castle were breathtaking. The hike to the top was a bit strenuous, take note, but very worth it! We didn’t get to go inside, I assume it was closed, but we were okay with that. Overall a great day spent!
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Posted On : 2023-08-23
Posted By : Kenya_F
Overall a great experience if you have limited time in Greece. You get to see a lot of the country side. It's a very long day and we would have loved to spend more time in this beautiful region of Greece.
The team was responsive and helpful.
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Posted On : 2023-06-22
