Mount Olympus en Dion-dagtour vanuit Athene met de trein
Beschrijving
Reis naar de berg Olympus en Dion op deze treinreis van de hele dag vanuit Athene en verken het mythische erfgoed van Olympus, de oude site van Dion en meer! Na een vroege treinrit van Athene naar de berg Olympus, zullen we de oude site van Dion, het kasteel van Platamon, de badkuip van Zeus en Litochoro verkennen tijdens deze hele dag Olympus-reis. Beginnend met een bezoek aan de archeologische site van Dion, zullen we uit de eerste hand zien waar de oude Grieken de goden van Olympus aanbaden. Spoel een paar eeuwen vooruit en we bezoeken dan het terrein van het middeleeuwse Platamon Castle. Vervolgens verkennen we het rijke natuurlijke landschap van de Olympus op onze weg naar een glimp van de badkuip van Zeus gevonden in de kloof van Enipeas. Tot slot hebben we nog wat rust in het dorpje Litochoro. Deze hele dag van Athene naar de Olympusberg is een geweldige tour voor het hele gezin om te genieten van en alles te leren over de rijke geschiedenis van de Olympusberg. In geval van een treinstaking wordt de tour uitgevoerd met een bus
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De aftrap van onze dagtocht naar de berg Olympus is een bezoek aan de archeologische vindplaats Dion. Deze oude plaats was ooit de heilige stad van de Macedoniërs en tevens een centrum van aanbidding van de goden van Olympus. Toeristen zijn welkom om rond te lopen en de oude beelden, artefacten en keramiek te observeren die te vinden zijn op de archeologische vindplaats en het museum.
Voortzetting van onze Olympus-dagtocht zullen we het terrein van het Platamon-kasteel verkennen. Dit kruisvaarderskasteel werd tussen 1204 en 1222 gebouwd om uit te kijken over de vallei van Tempe, waar de hoofdweg Macedonië met Thessalië en Zuid-Griekenland verbindt. Tot op de dag van vandaag is het Platamon-kasteel nog steeds een van de meest indrukwekkende forten van het land en zeker een bezoek waard.
Zodra we bij de berg Olympus zijn aangekomen, beginnen we aan een korte wandeling naar de kloof van Enipeas op zoek naar de badkuip van Zeus. Het sprankelende turquoise water van dit natuurlijke zwembad, in combinatie met de imposante waterval, is een plek om te aanschouwen en een echt juweeltje van Olympus.
De laatste stop op onze hele dag Mount Olympus-reis vanuit Athene is een bezoek aan het dorp Litochoro. Litochoro, gebouwd in de gelijkenis van de traditionele Macedonische architectuur, is een charmant Grieks dorp aan de voet van de berg Olympus. Neem hier plaats in een van de lokale tavernes of geniet van een mooie wandeling door het pittoreske stadje.
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You likely end on a bus half the time, extending your excursion time up to four hours. This has nothing to do with strikes as the description said. We had to adjust our tour down and didn’t get the full day experience. While our guide was nice and was accommodating, I would call home a guide as described in the listing. Really was a driver only and waited for us to self explore. Felt mislead the whole day based on price and what we read vs reality. Don’t remember reading that we had to pay additional for the Dion part - that was $50 Euros I wasn’t expecting to pay.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that the transportation changes on your travel date were due to schedule adjustments made by Hellenic Train, Greece’s national railway operator. Unfortunately, these changes are outside of our control. While part of the journey was operated by bus instead of train, we still conducted the tour itinerary as planned and made every effort to minimize the impact on our guests. Regarding the guide service, our tour includes transportation assistance and guidance throughout the day, while guests are also given free time to independently explore the archaeological sites and natural areas. We appreciate your comments and will review how we communicate this aspect of the experience to ensure expectations are clear. Concerning the entrance fees, these are listed in the tour description as not included in the tour price and are paid directly at the sites visited. We understand that unexpected expenses can be frustrating and will continue working to make all inclusions and exclusions as clear as possible. We sincerely regret that the transportation circumstances affected your enjoyment of the tour. We appreciate your kind words about our team member and thank you for choosing our tour.
Had a great time! The tour guide is very knowledgeable and considerate and everything we saw was amazing. Do not sleep on Dion; it was the highlight of our visit.
Excellent tour! Our guide, Damian, was great! He is very knowledgeable in all the sites and Greek history and myth. He took us to a nice place for lunch. The bouyiourdi and greek sausages are a must have! The bathtub of Zues is a bit rocky, so bring watershoes (recommended but not necessary). It was a great time!
BEWARE this may not be a train ride. There were a number of issues with the travel arrangement for this tour. First it says it's a round trip by train and they ended up putting us on a 5 hour bus tour back to Athens. We did take a train there but it was sold out for the return trip since they don't book the train tickets until 12 hours prior to the start. It was very uncomfortable return trip. Next it says it's a 13 hour day, ours turned into almost 19 hours since we didn't arrive back to Athens until well after midnight. It also did not end at the same location. Since it was after midnight, the Metro was closed so we ended up taking a 30 euro taxi ride back to our Airbnb. They should fully disclose that a bus might be part of the trip. We were told 12 hours prior that it was now a bus but that no change to timing would take place. There was no option for a refund at that point. They should have give you the option to book your own train ticket or have a reduced rate for procuring your own transportation. The tour itself was good and our guide was excellent. We enjoyed the tour, but definitely not the 5 hour return trip in a cramped bus.
Dear Heath, Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you found the tour itself to be good and our guide to be excellent; we take great pride in the quality of the experience at Dion and Mount Olympus. We would like to clarify the travel arrangements for the benefit of our future guests. When the return train became unavailable, we contacted you 12 hours in advance to propose the bus alternative. We explicitly mentioned that this would extend the day but would also allow for one additional hour of sightseeing at Mount Olympus. With your prior agreement, the itinerary shifted from the standard 15-hour day (6:58 AM – 10:10 PM) to a 17-hour day, concluding at 11:45 PM. This included that extra hour of exploration on the mountain and a bus journey chosen for its reliability compared to frequent rail delays. While we understood this was a long day, we sincerely regret that the return journey felt cramped and that the closure of the Metro caused you additional stress and expense. We aim for maximum comfort for our guests, and your feedback regarding the bus quality is very important to us as we refine our backup transportation options. We appreciate your participation in the tour and are glad that the beauty of Olympus remained a highlight of your visit." BEST REGARDS EVI IOAKEIMIDOU M. ALEXANDROU str. 2 60065 NEI PORI GREECE TEL. 00302352044809 MOB. 00306932435655 www.visit-olympus.travel
The weather was dreadful but our guide Damian made the most of it and made sure we had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The spots he recommended for coffee and lunch were great. We had an amazing time.
Thank you and see you again !!!
Tour operator cancelled at last moment and Viator does nothing but push the blame on to operator and takes no responsibility. Will book things directly in the future as Viator does nothing to protect you.
Dear Mr Scott We are sorry for your disappointment, but we must clarify the facts regarding your booking for March 23rd: • Force Majeure: On March 23rd, a sudden national rail strike was called due to the Tempi court proceedings. As a tour operator, we have no control over national railway strikes. • Timeline: On March 22nd, we processed your request to cancel one person from your group. Later that same day, as soon as we were notified of the upcoming strike, we contacted you immediately to prevent any travel inconvenience. • Resolution: We offered to reschedule your tour for March 24th or 26th. When you declined, we promptly issued a full refund for your entire booking. While we share your frustration regarding the strike, we acted with total transparency and ensured you were not financially penalized. A 1-star rating is unfortunate given that we managed a third-party crisis with your best interests in mind. BEST REGARDS EVI IOAKEIMIDOU M. ALEXANDROU str. 2 60065 NEI PORI GREECE TEL. 00302352044809 MOB. 00306932435655 www.visit-olympus.travel
The whole experience was awesome! Damian was an excellent guide and showed us a beautiful part Greece. Seeing the ancient cities and fortresses and Mt Olympus was magical! I recommend this tour to anyone that loves to explore!
Got off to a little rocky start because of a little storm called Byron that wreaked havoc to the country😂😱We had to get off our train, catch a bus, then get on another train to get to Kasterini. Our guide, Mr. Damian, was patiently waiting at the train station for us. We started at Dion and explored some of the sites. Lunch was fantastic at a quaint local restaurant. Then off to Mt. Olympus! Remember- you’re visiting a mountain, so wear appropriate footwear. There was a torrential storm a few days before our tour, so lots of muddy areas. But the views were worth it and absolutely breathtaking! Even though we went on a cloudy day, we were fortunate to be able to see most of the mountain, especially the snow capped areas. Zeus must’ve took pity on us and cleared some of the clouds 😂 Then we were off to see the Castle of Platamonas for more breathtaking views of Mt. Olympus and the Aegean Sea. One last stop for coffee at a fantastic little cafe in Litochoro, then Mr. Damian took us to the bus station for the ride home. He stayed with us until the bus came, making sure we were safely on the right bus. I would highly recommend this tour agency (Visit Olympus Tours) and Mr. Damian! 😂Be aware that sometimes the rail system has issues, but they will redirect you to a bus without extra charges. Our delays were weather related so the train could not necessarily go straight through to Katerina, that’s why we had to take a bus to the next train pick up point. The ride back to Athens is by bus, but that was fine. Each way to and from Athens is a little over 4 hours.
This tour was absolutely wonderful! Our guide was amazing, incredibly informative, friendly, and you could truly tell he loves what he does. The information he shared made the experience even more meaningful, and the views were simply breathtaking. After the tour, we stopped at a beautiful spot to eat, and the food was just as wonderful as the rest of the day. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting!
Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! Beautiful sights and intriguing history. Fully recommend this all day trip!
