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Mt. Olympus Trek: Explore Ancient Dion & Agia Kori
4.6
210 Ratings
Thessaloniki
Unveil Mt. Olympus’ secrets! Trek through the National Park, marvel gods’ home & rare flora, unseen elsewhere! Explore ancient Dion, walk, and swim at Agia Kori’s stream. Greek myths come alive!
Unveil Mt. Olympus’ secrets! Trek through the National Park, marvel gods’ home & rare flora, unseen elsewhere! Explore ancient Dion, walk, and swim at Agia Kori’s stream. Greek myths come alive!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Agia Kori - Embark on an unforgettable journey through the legendary Mount Olympus National Park, the mythical abode of the gods. Renowned for its enchanting beauty and mystical aura, Olympus has been celebrated as a divine haven in ancient Greek culture. As you hike along the Agia Kori Waterfall trail, you’ll be captivated by the lush scenery and…
- Agia Kori - Embark on an unforgettable journey through the legendary Mount Olympus National Park, the mythical abode of the gods. Renowned for its enchanting beauty and mystical aura, Olympus has been celebrated as a divine haven in ancient Greek culture. As you hike along the Agia Kori Waterfall trail, you’ll be captivated by the lush scenery and the stunning emerald waters of the waterfall, providing the perfect opportunity to unwind and enjoy a refreshing swim in nature’s embrace. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the mountain, you’ll also hear intriguing tales of the mysterious phenomena reported by visitors over the centuries and explore the origins of the Olympian gods.
- Dion Archaeological Park - Next, step back in time to the ancient city of Dion, a significant religious center dedicated to Zeus, the mighty father of the gods. Wander through the ancient ruins of grand temples, theaters, and public buildings, uncovering the splendor of this sacred city once cherished by both Greeks and Romans.
- Olympus National Park Information Center - To deepen your connection with the land, visit the Olympus National Park Information Center. With its interactive exhibits, you’ll gain a profound understanding of the park’s biodiversity and cultural significance, enhancing your experience.
- Stavros Refuge - Shelter D - For the ultimate mountain experience, head to the “Stavros” refuge at 960m altitude, named after the legendary Greek alpinist Dimitris Bountolas. Relish a delicious meal of local Greek specialties, sip coffee in the warm sunshine, and savor handmade Greek sweets while taking in the breathtaking views of the mythical mountain. If you’re not too tired, take a short, easy walk around the refuge along a scenic trail to admire the mountain’s grandeur once more.
This tour isn’t just a journey—it’s a voyage through time, a discovery of the myths, history, and landscapes that have shaped Greece for millennia.
What's Included
- Bus transportation to all locations
- English speaking trip attendant – archeologist-historian
- Pickup and drop-off from Aristotle’s Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue)
- Available baby seat with request
- Free wi-fi
- Basic travel insurance (during transportation)
- Air-conditioned comfortable bus
- Bus transportation to all locations
- English speaking trip attendant – archeologist-historian
- Pickup and drop-off from Aristotle’s Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue)
- Available baby seat with request
- Free wi-fi
- Basic travel insurance (during transportation)
- Air-conditioned comfortable bus
What's Not Included
- Food (lunch or beverages), personal expenses
- The entrance fee to the archaeological site and museum of Dion, 8€ in total
- Tour-guide to the museum and the archaeological site of Dion
- Tips
- Food (lunch or beverages), personal expenses
- The entrance fee to the archaeological site and museum of Dion, 8€ in total
- Tour-guide to the museum and the archaeological site of Dion
- Tips
Additional Information
- Please note that the daytrip schedule may be modified according to current weather conditions. In case of unfavorable weather conditions (mostly during the winter season).
- This is not a hiking tour; it’s marked red trail that is easy and accessible for everyone
- The trekking is not suitable for individual with mobility issues, pregnant women, and…
- Please note that the daytrip schedule may be modified according to current weather conditions. In case of unfavorable weather conditions (mostly during the winter season).
- This is not a hiking tour; it’s marked red trail that is easy and accessible for everyone
- The trekking is not suitable for individual with mobility issues, pregnant women, and infants.
- Make sure to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to tour departure at 8:00
Location
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Egnatia
Aristotelous square and Egnatia square in front of Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(210 Ratings)
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507steven
Mar 21, 2025
Great balanced itinerary to see lots of things, but without all the rush. - We had a spare day whilst in Greece auditing, so we made the decision to book an excursion in advance so that we could maximise out time. The joining instructions were clear, and the main square had two different trips meeting up, but the guides clearly directed you to the correct one.
The trip to Dion & Mt Olympus was a very good and well balanced trip with enough time to get a small flavour of the area, without making it too rushed. We had the trip to the Waterfall, Dion Ruins, Mt Olympus visitor centre, and Litichoro refuge up in the foothills before a small hike in the forest. We even had a few moments to do a collective micro-meditation focusing on the here and now - centring on the sounds of the waterfall! Very therapeutic.
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Monikapav39
Feb 28, 2025
Mount Olympus trip - The trip was great! Waterfalls are beautiful. Our tour guide Janis is a well educated and funny guy. We had an amazing time, food and views were spectacular.
Monika
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D_l
Dec 26, 2024
This was a fun day out... - This was a fun day out with the family. Seeing the ruins and ancient thermal baths was very interesting. We had plenty of time to enjoy then off to Litochoro to see Mt. Olympus up close. Our guide opted for an easy hike to a very pretty waterfall. It was very peaceful there. After the falls, we had free time for lunch and shopping. We had the perfect amount of time. It was nice to have someone else drive and plan the day. Enjoy!
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Rachaeliu
Dec 24, 2024
Excellent experience - Absolutely outstanding guide. He was an archaeologist and added so much to the trip. He was knowledgeable about all sites and answered many random questions we had. We had a great time — our favorite part was the hike.
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735daphn_c
Dec 19, 2024
A brilliant blend of nature and history ! - The visit was really amazing and Stellios was great giving our little group many many information about where we were ! And the food stop was incredible as well !
Highly recommend !
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Tom_h
Dec 1, 2024
Highly recommend - We were a small tour group this day, so we travelled by van instead of bus. Our tour guide, Dimitris, was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. The sights were beautiful. Litochoro was a charming surprise
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Guilherme_v
Nov 10, 2024
Nice trip to the past! - Nice trip, full of history and beauty!
The guide and bus driver were very kind and gave really nice information.
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W_d
Nov 3, 2024
Let's see Mt Olympus - The trip was wonderful. Just be prepared to walk a lot. The guide was great at explaining the history of the area. Very interesting trip overall
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Juliavolokh
Mar 15, 2025
Nice trip but not enough of Olympus - The trip was overall very nice, the guides were lovely and shared a lot of information about the areas we visited and the mountain in general. But we barely got to see the mountain, which seems like missing the point a bit.
The start at the waterfall was great, Dion Archaeological Park was not as impressive as expected but we were expecting that the next part, as it says right here in the description: "Next, visit Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and walk in the Epinea Gorge to absorb the scenery surrounding the peak..."
For some reason the course of the trip was changed. We never got to the Epinea Gorge which online looks like a gorgeous place.
The guide explained that they decided to take us to another spot that should be better. We were taken to a hike in a woods, which again was nice enough but we kept expecting to get to some sort of a viewpoint, it never happened as we just kept walking in the woods with only naked trees around us and after a long walk the guide said that we're heading back taking the very same route that we just walked. I'll be honest, it was boring and pointless, we could take that hike pretty much anywhere.
I don't understand why we were taken to this location instead of all the impressive viewpoints that we could see in the same area (I checked in Google and even in past reviews here).
We took this trip because we wanted to see the unique views of Mount Olympus, we barely got a glimpse of it. I believe that the changes made in the last part of this trip make no sense and waste the time that could be spent in places such as the Epinea Gorge for example.
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Wen_g
Oct 25, 2024
The mountain is a... - The mountain is a challenging and rewarding. I hope we could spend more time there. I also hope the tour guide could explain more about the mythology, history's and culture.
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