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Olympus Foothills and Ancient Dion Tour: Dive into Greek Mythology and Traditions from Thessaloniki
4.6
177 Ratings
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
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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.
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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.
Customer Ratings
4.6
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Zakary
Jun 19, 2024
Mount Olympus tour - Highly recommend! Nikos the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, and accommodating for the group that was mixed of all ages. The trip was a unique experience and it was money well spent
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Alea_d
Jun 4, 2024
Stunning day in the mountains - Superb and well organized tour. Very great and easy hike in Enipeas Gorge, stunning scenery, and a very cool stop by Dion archaeological site! This tour would have benefitted from an hour more in Litochoro to help accommodate time for a meal and more time to explore the town and possibly swim- the town was gorgeous and I wish we had more time there. Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable and very friendly, and helped make travel comfortable for elder visitors. Highly recommended!
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Indyd2017
May 28, 2024
Great Mount Olympus views - The views were amazing . We had a group walk on a Mount Olympus trail. The group was a fairly large group but our guide Margarita was great. Museum and Olympus city were great.
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Robert_d
May 26, 2024
Excellent day trip - I you just have a day and want to spend it out of the city, totally recommend. Apparently there is a 100 character lower limit on these reviews!
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Shannon_k
May 26, 2024
A magical day spent near the home of the gods - We enjoyed every minute of our trip to the Dion Archeological site and museum, follow by a trip to the tiny village of Litochoro which is nestled at the base of the majestic Mt. Olympus and short trek into Epinea Canyon. Our guide, Rita provided us with many insights regarding the history, culture and mythology of Greece, Thessaloniki, Dion and the mountain itself.
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Christina_b
May 6, 2024
Beautiful archaeological and natural surroundings - Really enjoyed walking around the ancient site of Dion. As well as being a very interesting ancient site the surroundings are beautiful. The site is under Mount Olympus, surrounded by trees, wild flowers and water. Many birds could be seen and heard.
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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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Alan_j
Jun 18, 2024
Great day out - A great day out from Thessaloniki. The first stop was for a hike in the Epihea gorge. The trek involved a 20 min walk through the town of Litochoro where the bus parked. The walk was mostly uphill but not too strenuous. Then when we got to the gorge, it was a 20-25 min walk along a level path (with a few steps) to the end where you can see the waterfall. Then back again to the coach for the next stop at Dion Archealogical Park. We were allowed just over an hour and a half, and I think this is too short. We are brisk walkers and we only covered about 90-95% of the park. I think you need 2 hours here. The City ruins were great to see but the other half was a bit disappointing.
Finally we then went to the museum (2 mins drive away) and lunch in a traditional taverna (own cost). The museum was ok, great to see the best of the statues and artefacts taken from the Dion site. We had an hour and a half for lunch and museum which was about right. WE got back into Thessaloniki at about 5pm so in total the day was 8 hours.
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Catherine_d
May 28, 2024
Great - The highlights is the mt olympus. a 1.9 km gorge. Rita was great in introduction. She was our guide for my first excursion in meteora.. worth the money hopefuööy more hikings staying in museum and archeological site for an hour is quite long
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