Discover the Majesty and Mysteries of Mount Olympus on a 2-Day Adventure
Begin your two-day trip from Athens with a scenic drive to Northern Greece, stopping for lunch at the charming village of Agios Panteleimonas. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Thermaic Gulf before exploring the ancient city of Dion, dedicated to Zeus. Relax at the seaside town of Platamonas for free time and an overnight stay.
On the second day, delve into the wilderness of Mount Olympus. Book a professional guide with us and hike through the Enipeas Gorge, visit the Old Monastery of Agios Dionysios, and discover the cave where Saint Dionysios practiced. This hike offers stunning natural beauty and the thrill of exploring the mythical home of the gods.
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Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
All our tours leave from Athens:
Minivan (extra long) – €1200:
- People Capacity: Up to 8 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: Up to 8 big suitcases
- Equipment: Leather seats, air-conditioner, big trunk, Wifi, usb chargers
Minibus – €1500:
- People Capacity: Up to 14 passengers
- Luggage Capacity: Up to 14 big suitcases
- Equipment: Leather seats, air-conditioner, big trunk, Wifi, usb chargers
Availability
Every day, year round except for:
- 1st of January
- 25th of March (Greek Independence Day)
- Orthodox Easter Sunday
- 1st of May
- 25th to 30th of December
Wheelchair accessible
No
Child friendly
Yes. This tour is a unique experience for children as long as they are supervised by their parents.
Duration
2 days
Activity level
Moderate (not recommended for people with difficulties walking)
Included
- English speaking drivers (not licensed to accompany you inside ancient sites and museums)
- Cold waters on board
- Wifi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle with leather seats
- Usb chargers on board
- Pick up and drop off services (Airport/Piraeus port/hotels/airbnb apartments)
- VAT/taxes and tolls
- Driver’s accommodation
Not included
- Entrance tickets to ancient sites and museums
- Dion archaeological site (€8)
- Platamonas fortress (€2)
- Lunch & dinner expenses (approx. €20 p.p)
- Passengers’ accommodation (can be arranged on demand)
What to bring
- Don’t forget your passport or ID while being on the tour
- Trekking shoes are recommended for this experience
- Bring a swimsuit if you like swimming
Tour Staff
- 1 driver
- Extra: Licensed tour guide who can accompany you inside ancient sites and museums: €140 (Guide will meet the group outside of Dion archaeological site)
Free and Reduced Admissions
Days we are Closed:
- 6 March (Melina Mercouri Day)
- 25 March (National holiday)
- 18 May (International Day of Museums)
- 28 October (National holiday)
- 25th to 30th of December
The following visitors are entitled to a reduced admission fee:
- Children and young people aged between 6 and 25 years, from non-EU countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Escorting teachers of primary /secondary/higher education school/institution visits of non-EU countries.
The following visitors are entitled to free admission:
- Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Children up to the age of 5, from non-EU countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Persons over 25 years, being in secondary education (evening schools, second-chance schools) and in vocational schools from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area, upon presentation of attendance certificate bearing evidence of its duration.
- Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area.
- People entitled to Social Solidarity Income and members dependent on them, upon presentation of their ID card and certificate of free entry based on eligibility to the program showing the duration, as well as a valid document certifying dependent members.
- Persons with disabilities and one escort (only in the case of 80% disability), irrespective of the country of origin, upon presentation of their ID card or passport and Disability Certificate issued by the Single Body of Social Insurance (decision of the Disability Certification CenterKEPA) for Greek citizens or similar certificates issued by a corresponding authorized foreign body.
