Discover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki
About This Tour
Discover the legendary landscapes of Mount Olympus on a private day trip from Thessaloniki, combining archaeology, spirituality, and mountain scenery in one mem...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Thessaloniki, Litochoro, Mount Olympus · Languages: English
Know before you go: INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; Infants must not sit on laps; Not wheelchair accessible; During the summer, it is highly recommended to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a hat; We pick-up guests from all hotels and Airbnbs in Thessaloniki. If hotel is inaccessible by car due to restrictions, pickup will be held from a nearby location withing short walking distance. Cruise ship travelers: Meeting point is the exit of the cruise port terminal. Your driver will hold a name board with travelers name on.
About Litochoro
Litochoro
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What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned sedan/minivan/minibus
- Private English Speaking Driver
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
Not Included
- Official Licensed Guide in Dion
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Dion Archaeological Park
- Dion Archaeological Museum
Itinerary
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1Day 01
The Archaeological Park of Dion is the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus in Greece, located in Dion (Greek: Δίον). In the area comprised by the Archaeological Park of Dion, sanctuaries were found from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The park displays the importance of ancient Dion in the history of Pieria.The Monastery of Agios Dionysios in Olympus is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the slopes of Mount Olympus, the most important monastery in the Pieria Prefecture. It is located at the Enipeas ravine at an altitude of 850 m The original monastery, established in 1542, was destroyed by the Germans in 1943. Nearby, there is the cave of Saint Dionysius.Enipeas, the river that crosses the flanks of Mt Olympus and provides this sacred water and fabulous interaction of pools and waterfalls all the way to Litochoro!Nestled along the foothill of Mount Olympus, is an authentic Macedonian village known as Litochoro, which dates back to the 14th century. It's a beautiful and picturesque place to enjoy our lunch with local greek food.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
