Mount Olympos - Dion Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Highlights
Visit the most sacred city of Ancient Macedonian Kingdom and learn about the mystery behind the worship of Zeus
Admire the view of the Mountain of the 12 Ancient Gods and imagine the importance of the location of Dion
Enjoy a coffee in a cute traditional coffee shop or a tasty lunch in one of the traditional tavernas under the large plane trees in the picturesque village of Old Panteleimon
Activity info
Our journey to Myth and History starts by visiting the ancient city and sanctuary of Dion, dedicated to the most important and powerful Olympic God , Zeus, the king of ancient Greek Dodecatheon and the ruler of the universe.

The ancient people used to make sacrifices in the name of gods to please or appease them, among them the Great King of Macedonia, Alexander. In the archaeological site of Dion we see a large temple dedicated to Zeus, and a series of temples dedicated to Demeter and Isis (the Egyptian god with the ability to create and destroy life), unique mosaic floors and ancient baths and ruins. Moving on, our experienced guide will lead you to the Dion Museum , where you will admire the ancient statues, relics and findings that were found in the site and listen to the myths and stories about everyday life of the people in ancient Dion.
Our tour ends in the picturesque, traditional village of Old Panteleimon which is traced back to 14th century till the end of WW2 ,when it was abandoned. There ,you will have the time to stroll around and discover the graphical narrow stone paved streets, the cute houses, the hidden taverns and coffee shops .
After our lunch break, we return back to the meeting points of the tour.

Tip: Do not forget to ask your guide about gastronomic recommendations!

What’s included
Transport by luxury bus
Professional and licensed guide
All taxes
Entrance fees (8 Euro per person)
Gratuities (optional)
Lunch
Personal Expenses
The meeting point for the tour is the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 08:30 am, address: Egnatia 78, Thessaloniki 546 24.

Activity info