Greece · Archaeology

Discover Olympus & Dion: Private Day Trip from Thessaloniki

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Archaeological Park of Dion at the foot of Mount Olympus
  • 02 See sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman periods
  • 03 Discover the Monastery of Saint Dionysius in the Enipeas ravine
  • 04 Enjoy views of lush slopes, wooden bridges, and waterfalls
  • 05 Spend time in the traditional village of Litochoro
  • 06 Travel privately from Thessaloniki with pickup and drop-off included
  • 07 Stay refreshed with bottled water and WiFi on board

Discover the legendary landscapes of Mount Olympus on a private day trip from Thessaloniki, combining archaeology, spirituality, and mountain scenery in one memorable experience. Visit the Archaeological Park of Dion, one of the most important ancient sites at the foot of Olympus, where sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman periods reveal the region’s rich past.

Continue to the Enipeas ravine to see the Monastery of Saint Dionysius, set among lush slopes, wooden bridges, and flowing waters. The day also includes time in Litochoro, a picturesque Macedonian village on the foothills of Mount Olympus, where you can stroll through its charming streets and enjoy lunch at your leisure.

Discover the legendary landscapes of Mount Olympus on a private day trip from Thessaloniki, combining archaeology, spirituality, and mountain scenery in one memorable experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Thessaloniki, Litochoro, Mount Olympus
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki. 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned sedan/minivan/minibus
  • Private English Speaking Driver
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board

What's Not Included

  • Official Licensed Guide in Dion
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Dion Archaeological Park
  • Dion Archaeological Museum

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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Thessaloniki..

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