From Thessaloniki: Olympus and Dion History and Nature Day Trip
Description
Are you looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than a day trip to Mount Olympus from Thessaloniki. Just an hour away from the busy Thessaloniki, this trip offers the perfect blend of history and nature for the ultimate day out. You will first visit Dion the ancient town of the Macedonians & the museum & later you will hike into the dense forest of Mountain Olympus. After the walk we will have a stop at the spectacular place (Stavros) for lunch / rest time. You will get to experience the best of both worlds - history and nature - and leave full of memories that will last for a long time.
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This site is a true glimpse into the past and the guide will take you through this outdoor museum of Dion which is, in fact, an ancient city, highlighting the different areas and their uses, the ancient statues and the theatre with its impressive acoustics. You will feel like you are taking a hike through history as you explore the area and learn about greek mythology, the 12 gods, and the centuries of civilization that have come and gone.
You will embark on a hike in the dense forest of Olympus to the Agia Kori little church and then to the nearby waterfall and the natural pools. The path is very well-preserved and the scenery there is truly breathtaking, especially during spring and autumn this trail is truly fantastic and colourful. The hike is not well-known to most visitors and definitely worth a visit. During the summertime, the natural pools are the perfect spot to take a refreshing dip and enjoy the beauty of the area. Alternatively, we can choose to hike on a longer trail at Agios Dionysios's old cave located close to Prionia in another area of the mountain.
Stop for lunch / snacks & time to rest.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
It was a great experience, even though we didn't do the hike after, because it was 5 degrees and raining. Our guide was very informative and very obliging. Would do it again.
Thank you for joining Janet! All the best!
There was a little confusion meeting our tour guide at the port, but we found each other. The tour guide was new to this excursion and provided his own vehicle. The vehicle was an older model and a little run down. But the guide made up for it by providing expert guided experience of Olympus. The guide gracefully catered to our desire for a pastry stop and found the perfect place for lunch at Olympus beach. On of the best meals we had on our whole trip.
Thank you so much for joining our trip, all the best!
Be prepared to enjoy the beautiful nature of Mt Olympus and the history of Dion. Topped off by the stunning view of Stavros!
Thank you very much!
My experience is that when things go unexpected on a tour, either it will become quite bad, or the tour company knows how to turn it even better. Owner Akis had a family emergency. Then we had a problem with weather for our tour. Then we drove to the archaeological site to find out that the government had closed it for that day. Guide Sotiris worked with owner Akis and we made a spectacular tour all the way to Meteora, looping around Mt Olympus and the 12 gods, and enjoyed amazing and stimulating conversation with Sotiris the whole way. We cannot recommend Salty Soil tours highly enough. With appreciation, Yitz and Monica
Thank you so much for your review and the time spent to write it! Was a pleasure to host you for a few hours, wish you all the best!
