Mount Olympus and Dion - Damon provided exceptional service sharing his local knowledge and Greek mythology from pick up to drop off. Highly recommend.

Although the train ride... - Although the train ride is long, definitely worth the adventure. Easy to get to Athens train station to & from our hotel. Our local guide Damian was excellent!

Damian, the tour guide,... - Damian, the tour guide, was fantastic. Great anecdotes throughout the trip whether about recent history, ancient history, or mythology. Kept the group of 7 total people engaged throughout. Platamonas castle offers great views of the mountains and the sea and was great as a quick stop. The short hike through the valley to the falls was beautiful, and the archaeological site at Dion was unlike any other we saw while traveling through Greece. If time allows, recommend you stop at the museum in Dion to view the famous Alexander mosaic. Overall fantastic trip, definitely bring something to entertain yourself on the train ride.

Mt Olympus Day Trip - We really enjoyed the train rides, history and stories in the tour and of course the sites and lunch. It was the first tour where guide suggested we all eat together which was great idea!

Great experience!!! - Our guide was amazing and reached out ahead of the date to make sure we were comfortable getting on the right train. He met us on arrival and explained everything along the way. We had another family with us (6 of us total) that had just flown in from out of the country. They had jet lag and were very hungry. He went out of his way to adjust our schedule so they could eat earlier and we were able to fit in the museum across the street from the restaurant. It was a beautiful area with lots to see!!! Thank you Damian for a wonderful day!!!

Great tour-drink water from the base of Mt. Olympus! - We had 3 days in Greece and wanted to see it all. While we obviously didn't see it all, we felt like 2 days in Athens would be enough (and it was), so we wanted to indulge our Greek mythology lovers in our family and go to see where it all started at Mt. Olympus. While we were surprised about the 4 hour train ride each way on our own (we must not have read the reviews completely or maybe it's not there, but now you know) and had to work to get the right set of 7 tickets for everyone (it was a clerical error, but glad that we checked, so we would recommend that you verify your train tickets the day before-the office staff was very helpful at 11 p.m. helping us get it fixed as was Viator), we are glad that we did this tour. It was great to see more of Greece from the train and our time with Damian was well worth it. He is a natural story teller and so full of information that he is willing to share. It was just the 7 of us with him in the van which was so cool. We started with the castle visit which was a fun hike and history adventure. Then we were off to Olympus National Park which did not disappoint. Damian shared history and was so patient with us stopping for pictures and adjusting his pace as needed for all of us. Then we did lunch at a place that he recommended (the owner was the cook and the food was great and reasonably priced), skipping the time to explore in Litochoro to see an ancient mural and enjoy lunch. Then we had time to explore ruins in the park and then our day was done. This was a great experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone with an appreciation for Greek mythology (we drank water from the base of Mt. Olympus-so cool for all of us-ages 68-14!). We would absolutely go back and do another tour with Damian again (thinking a hiking one just for Mt. Olympus next time). This one is great for families (Percy Jackson fans, maybe), too.

Family Tour - The tour was fabulous. Damian was knowledgeable and entertaining. He kept our 11 year old engaged. Keep in mind when taking the train from Athens you are on your own. The tour guide picks you up and the destination to take you on the tour. The train ride is 4 hours, but relatively comfortable. The tour company is responsive to communication. There was an issue with receiving the train tickets in email, which seemed to be a third party issue through Viatour, not the company. The company sent the tickets via WhatsApp when I reached out and said I had not received the email.

Beautiful Mt Olympus - What started as a long day trip turned into an amazing experience. Damien, our guide, was knowledgeable and was kind enough to share his knowledge with us. The views were breathtaking and the hike was moderate but manageable. Lunch was delicious and the local museum is still in it's building phase but was remarkable.

Great Tour, 10/10 would recommend - Damian is a phenomenal guide. It’s very clear he cares about his work and is very glad to share the information he has with everyone. We learned so much and he was amazing to answer every question we had. The short hike to the bath of Zeus was amazing, and there’s an awesome surprise there for you!

Climb Olympus, the mountain behind the Greek mythologies - If you have an extra day in Athens, why not take an excursion to Mount Olympus via train? This will cut significant travelling time compared to bus. After visiting the Acropolis, the archaeological park of Dion may seem underwhelming. Don’t worry, the highlight is Olympus. Let your guide explain the Greek mythology with the mountain as a backdrop. Drink from the spring water and be refreshed by the cool breeze, waterfalls and lush nature. You can buy mountain tea and herbs by vendors at the foot of the mountain. Be careful as you explore the grounds of Platamon castle as the slopes can be steep.