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Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train

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  • 13 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Journey to Mount Olympus and Dion on this all-day train trip from Athens and explore the mythical heritage of Olympus, the ancient site of Dion, and more! Following an early train ride from Athens to Mount Olympus, we will explore the ancient site of Dion, the Castle of Platamon, the bathtub of Zeus and Litochoro on this all-day Olympus trip. Beginning with a visit to the archaeological site of Dion, we will firsthand see where the ancient Greeks used to worship the gods of Olympus. Fast forward a few centuries and we will then visit the grounds of the medieval Platamon Castle. Next, we will explore the rich natural landscape of Mount Olympus on our way to glimpse at the bathtub of Zeus found in the gorge of Enipeas. Finally, we will have some down time in the village of Litochoro. This all-day Athens to Mount Olympus trip is a great tour for the whole family to enjoy and learn all about the rich history of Mount Olympus. In case of a train strike, the tour will be conducted with a bus

Inclusions

What's included

  • Train Tickets
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Dion Archaeological Site and Platamonas Castle

Itinerary

  1. Kicking off our all-day Mount Olympus trip is a visit to the archaeological site of Dion. This ancient site was once the holy city of the Macedonians as well as a center of worship of the gods of Olympus. Tourists are welcome to walk around and observe the ancient statues, artifacts and ceramics found on the archaeological site and its museum.

    1 h

  2. Continuing our Olympus day trip we will explore the grounds of the Platamon Castle. This Crusader castle was built between 1204 and 1222 to overlook the valley of Tempe where the main road connects Macedonia with Thessaly and southern Greece. To this day, the Platamon Castle is still one of the most impressive fortresses in the country and definitely worth the visit.

    1 h

  3. Once we arrive to Mount Olympus, we will embark on a short hike to the gorge of Enipeas on a quest to find the bathtub of Zeus. The sparkling turquoise water of this natural pool, coupled with the imposing waterfall is a site to behold and a true gem of Olympus.

    1 h

  4. Last stop on our all-day Mount Olympus trip from Athens is a visit to the village of Litochoro. Built in the likeness of the traditional Macedonian architecture, Litochoro is a charming Greek village situated at the base of Mount Olympus. Have a seat at one of the local taverns here or enjoy a nice stroll through the picturesque town.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Your full-day train trip to Olympus from Athens begins at the Athens Railway Station, also known as Larissa Station at 7:58 am. Make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure in order to find your train and seat. Board the morning train to Katerini and enjoy a memorable day trip!
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 19 travellers
Operated by
Visit Olympus
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Athens

  • Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 77 of 926.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athens

Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.

The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.

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