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Private Day-Trip from Thessaloniki: Explore Olympus, Dion, and Scenic Attractions of Pieria
4.8
26 Ratings
Dion
Embark on a private day-trip from Thessaloniki to explore the majestic Mount Olympus, visit the archaeological park of Dion, and discover the scenic attractions of Pieria. Don't miss the chance to see the Monastery of Saint Dionysius and enjoy the beauty of Enipeas ravine and its waterfall.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dion Archaeological Park - The Archaeological Park of Dion is the most significant archaeological site on Mount Olympus in Greece, situated in Dion (Greek: Δίον). Within the Archaeological Park of Dion, sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman periods have been discovered. The park highlights the historical importance of ancient Dion in the history of Pieria.
- St. Dionysius of Olympus - The Monastery of Agios Dionysios in Olympus is a Greek Orthodox monastery located on the slopes of Mount Olympus, and it is the most significant monastery in the Pieria Prefecture. Positioned at the Enipeas ravine at an altitude of 850 meters, the original monastery was founded in 1542 and was destroyed by the Germans in 1943.
Nearby, there is the cave of Saint Dionysius.
- Enipeas Waterfall - Enipeas is the river that flows along the slopes of Mt. Olympus, offering sacred water and a stunning series of pools and waterfalls all the way to Litochoro!
- Litochoro - Situated at the base of Mount Olympus, Litochoro is an authentic Macedonian village that dates back to the 14th century. It’s a charming and scenic spot to enjoy lunch with local Greek cuisine.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned Mercedes sedan/minivan/minibus
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fee to Dion Archaeological Park: Full admission 8€, Reduced admission 4€
- Official Licensed Guide in Dion
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long journey to explore the Mountain of the Olympian Gods and witness Pieria’s top sights. Pay a visit to Dion’s Archaeological Park, Mt Olympus’s most significant archaeological location. The park encompasses sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman eras. Subsequently, at the Enipeas ravine, find the original Monastery of Saint Dionysius and travel towards his cave. Mountain enthusiasts will be captivated by the stunning inclines, abundant greenery, charming wooden bridges, and Enipeas’s large waterfall with pristine flowing waters. In addition, enjoy a leisurely walk in the scenic village of Litochoro where you’ll also have lunch.
Location
Dion Archaeological Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Paul_g
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing experience - This was one of the best excursions we could have done. Our driver Notis brought us to the typical sites that we and most others wanted to see which was great. But then gave us a more local experience by bringing us to a neighborhood cafe for traditional coffee and pastries and a great restaurant near mt Olympus for amazing food and service.
Worth every penny!
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Jet732927
Jun 12, 2024
Great day trip in Thessaloniki - Company accommodated us on short notice (which they went far out of their way to do )with personal guide Barbara which I super highly recommend. She and driver andrew made the day trip awesome. Barbara was the best with information kindness and answered questions with great knowledge of all things Greek. Would always recommend this tour and request her !
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Journeymaid48
Jun 1, 2024
Great tour to Dion and Mount Olympus - George was a marvelous guide! The trip was fantastic. Mount Olympus is to be experienced. The waterfalls, hermit churches, scenery, gorges, wildlife is wonderful. The ruins of the city of Dion at the bottom of the mountain are also exceptional. The condition is good and it is a vast city. There is much to see in the ruins. A great day tour.
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Lisa_c
May 28, 2024
A day dream trip! - This day trip was so amazing! George was a 5 star driver and guide. It was everything we hoped for, and the places he took us were a dream. Specially Dion and the 20 min walk on Mount Olympus!
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Derek_s
May 23, 2024
Mount Olympus and more with a great Driver. - Great experience, I would highly recommend. Our driver was awesome. He gave us ample time at all the places we wanted to go. Great, friendly service. From a short hike on Mount Olympus, Dion, lunch/shopping in Litochoro, and more.
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Chong_b
May 7, 2024
Mighty Olympus - Our Dion trip was cancelled because the site was closed due to Easter Holiday weekend. However, we enjoyed hiking up to the Mount Olympus and saw several waterfalls. The view was great.
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Adventure68548707271
Apr 12, 2024
Mt Olympus with children - Excellent day out with the children, almost no other people! George our guide was fantastic, very professional and an excellent driver
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Elizabeth_z
Mar 29, 2024
Great tour guide and day - George was awesome. We had a wonderful day!!!!!! I had a vision of how I wanted to spend the extra day we had in Thessaloniki and it was everything I had hope for and more!
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David_p
Feb 29, 2024
Great Value and Experience - We thought this tour was a great value for the cost. We opted to pay extra for the licensed guide, definitely a good addition, especially for the archeological site at Dion. It was a great way to spend the day outside Thessaloniki.
Our driver brought Spanakopita that his mother had made. A really sweet thing to do and it was delicious.
The Sprinter van was spacious and comfortable and the guide and driver met us in the cruise port beside the cruise tour buses, so easy to find and get to.
We were glad we visited Dion before going to Ephesus a day later. The ruins in the archeological site are no where near as well preserved, so having the licensed guide really helped to understand the history and context of the ruins. There is really not that much to see compared with comparable archeological sites. For us, the highlight of the day was the hike to the Baths of Zeus (though due to global warming there is not much water left anymore). The scenery is stunning and one can certainly imagine Zeus there!
I would recommend the experience, especially compared with what the cruise excursions offered. For the six in our group, we saw a lot more privately and it cost us less than the per person price of one of the ship excursions which did not cover as much to see.
The tour operator was quick to respond to questions.
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Leighann_s
Mar 17, 2024
Good trip - The Monastery was very beautiful. The driver Dimitrius was very friendly. Only wish they had a step to get into the van. Enjoyed Dion and the archeological place.
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