Gassi Holidays

Mount Olympus Dion Tour: Home of Gods

Departure

Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Pieria

Duration

6 hours

Language

English, Russian, Greek

Theme

Historical

Dion, the religious center of ancient Macedonia, is today an archaeological park of exceptional beauty.

At the Dion Museum one can see a vast number of statues, vessels, coins and a unique find: the ‘hydraulis’ from the 1st century B.C., a musical instrument which was the forerunner of the church organ of the West.

Continuing south, we will pass by Litochoro village, the last inhabited area before the ascent on Olympus Mount with stone built traditional houses and then drive up to the slopes of the magnificent Olympus – the legendary mountain and the homeland of Ancient Greek Gods.

While going up on the mountain with the professional guide, you will listen to fascinating stories about the ancient Gods and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of natural surroundings.

During the excursion you will visit:

  • Archaeological site of Dion
  • Litochoro village
  • Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus, located in a gorge at an altitude of 800 m.
  • You will also hike your way up to the waterfalls of Enipey. (20 minutes’ walk there and 20 minutes’ walk back).
  • Then we will go up to the altitude of 1100 m. to a stop Prionya, that is the starting point for professional climbers. Here, you can take unique pictures of the panoramic views and breath in the crystal-clear mountainous air.

Make your visit to the most historical sites of Greece. Come with us on a Mount Olympus Dion Tour and meet the home where the ancient Greek Gods used to live.

  • Local licensed guide
  • Transportation on comfortable vehicle
  • Water
  • Snacks, drinks, or meals
  • Entrance fees

Opening hours for Archaelogical site of Dion

  • April till October: 08:00-20:00.
  • On Tuesdays 11:00-19:00

*Last visitor’s entrance 19:40

Ticket price:

  • Full: €8
  • Reduced: €4

The reduced price of individual tickets is valid for all guests from 1 November to 31 March of each year.

  • Swimwear (on summer season)
  • Towel (on summer season)
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat or cap

Please be informed that there is the possibility of modifying the schedule of the excursion according to current weather conditions (mostly during winter season)

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Mount Olympus Dion Tour: Home of Gods

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