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Thessaloniki to Dion and Mount Olympus – Private Day Trip

Whether you want the challenge of reaching Greece’s highest peak or fancy exploring some of the hiking paths along the lower slopes, Mt Olympus more than lives up to its legend as home of the 12 Olympian gods
Central Greece’s highest and most majestic mountain, Olympus, is a world in itself. There is much to discover even if you don’t make it to the summit: gentle paths, hidden corners, towering trees, wildflowers and unruly rocks, below and above the clouds. You can explore the foothills by car or mountain bike, but the greatest rewards will go to the hikers on these awesome peaks.

Visit the Archaeological Site of Dion and The Archaeological Museum of Dion (Optionally)
This tour will take you to the footsteps of Mount Olympus. Also known as the “Home of Gods”. Dion is an area at the foot of Mount Olympus. Now days it is known all over the world because archaeologists discovered a very important Macedonian city. The Ancient kings of Macedonia had chosen Dion as their summer resort. There the created, centuries ago, a settlement, in the ruins of which the parts of the Ancient Macedonian civilization are evident. Archaeologists discovered an admirable civilization. The findings of graves found in Dion area are also remarkable. Most royal tombs give away the existence of an eminent and thriving civilization. Today we can admire the ruins of the civilization in the Archaeological Site of Dion and the Archaeological Museum of Dion.

INDICATIVE ITINERARY & TIMELINE

09:00 > Pick-up from the Hotel
11:00 > Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Dion.
(with or without a Licensed Guide. You can choose from the list below, if you want or not a Licensed Guide to guide you (on site service) or to be with you throughout the tour (full-day service)
13:00 > Visit Orlias Waterfalls
13:30 > Visit Litochoro Traditional Village (lunch, coffee break, shopping) (optionally)
15:00 > Visit Enipeas Gorge and Waterfall (easy hiking for 30 minutes)
16:00 > Visit the Old Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus
16:30 > Visit Prionia Refuge (1200 meters altitude on Mount Olympus)
17:00 > Departure to Thessaloniki
19:00 – Drop-off at the Pick-up point – End of the Private Day Trip

Included

• Pick up and drop off service from your location in Thessaloniki
• Transportation by air-conditioned luxury vehicles
• English-speaking Professional Driver / Escort
• Wi-Fi on board (free)
• Bottle of water and coffee during the route (free)

Not Included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Guide who speaks your language
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking Licensed Guide (upon request)

Highlight of Your Experience

• Complimentary edited photos and a short highlight video of your experience will be sent to you after the trip, including drone footage and memorable moments captured throughout the day.
  Some memories deserve to last forever. During your experience, we capture beautiful moments through photos, videos, and drone footage, and after the trip you will receive a professionally edited collection and a short highlight video via email or in your WhatsApp — a special way to relive your journey in Greece again and again.

Thessaloniki to Dion and Mount Olympus – Private Day Trip

Additional info

• Participants under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian.
• There are many sights worth seeing in Serres but a day trip is not enough to visit all of them, before starting the trip we will present to you all possible sights to choose what you are more interest for.
• There are many beautiful sights. You are encouraged to bring a camera along. But if you don’t… we have a camera for you!
• Weather will not affect the operation of the tours.
• However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date
• Pick up from your hotel in Thessaloniki
• Return details: Returns to original Pick up point

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