Day Trip to Dion and Mount Olympus Park from Thessaloniki
Excursion to the mythical mountain of the 12 Gods of Olympus, the history and the culture!
🏞️ Unveil Mt. Olympus’ secrets as you trek through a scenic national park. Explore ancient Dion, swim at Agia Kori’s stream, and enjoy breathtaking views of Greece’s mythical mountain.
✨ Highlights
- 🏛️ Visit the archaeological site of Dion
- 🥾 Trek on Mount Olympus following Agia Kori trail
- 💧 Swim at Agia Kori waterfall
- 🌲 Visit the Olympus National Park Information Center
- 🍽️ Enjoy local flavors at Stavros refuge
📍 Starting Point & Departure Time
🚏 Meeting Point: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue) at 08:00 AM
⏰ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure time
⏱️ Duration
🕐 Approx. 10 hours
📝 What You’ll Experience
Join a unique adventure through the legendary Mount Olympus National Park, home of the ancient Greek gods. Trek along the Agia Kori trail and swim in its emerald waterfall. Discover the archaeological site of Dion, once a sacred city dedicated to Zeus.
Visit the Olympus National Park Information Center and learn about the region’s rich history and biodiversity. End your day with a traditional meal at Stavros refuge, enjoying panoramic views of the mythical mountain.
🗓️ Itinerary
- Starting location: Aristotelous Square & Egnatia Street (Venizelos Statue)
- Drive to Dion (1 hour)
- Visit the archaeological site of Dion (1.5 hours)
- Trek Agia Kori trail & swim at waterfall (1.5 hours)
- Visit National Park Information Center (30 minutes)
- Lunch & relax at Stavros refuge (1.5 hours)
- Return to Thessaloniki (2 hours)
✅ Included
- 🚐 Round-trip transportation
- 🎤 English-speaking trip attendant – archaeologist-historian
- 🛡️ Basic travel insurance (during transportation)
- 🍼 Baby seat available (on request)
- 📶 Free Wi-Fi
❌ Not Included
- 🎟️ Entrance fee to Dion archaeological site (€10)
- 🚶 Guided tour inside Dion archaeological site
- 🍽️ Food, beverages & personal expenses
- 💰 Tips
🔎 Useful Info
- 📅 Schedule may change due to weather conditions
- ⏰ Be at meeting point 10 minutes before departure
- 🥾 Trekking trail is easy & accessible (marked red trail)
- 🚫 Not suitable for people with mobility issues, pregnant women & infants
- 👟 Wear comfortable shoes for walking & trekking
- ☀️ In summer, bring sunglasses, sunscreen & hat
- 📸 Don’t forget to share your photos with #AmmonExpress
🎒 What to Bring
- 🩱 Swimwear
- 🧴 Sunscreen
- 👒 Hat & sunglasses
- 👟 Comfortable footwear
- 👖 Long pants for the trek
- 📱 Camera or smartphone
- 💧 Water bottle & snacks
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