From Athens: Mt. Olympus National Park Guided Day Tour

Enjoy the majestic landscape of Athens on this train trip and tour to Mount Olympus. Explore the mythical heritage of Olympus, the ancient site of Dion, and the village of Litochoro.

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Duration 13.0 hour

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Itinerary

Be one with nature on this trip from Athens to Mount Olympus. Board a train to Katerini and see ancient and historical sites such as the site of Dion, the Platamon Castle, and the Bath of Zeus. Start your day by taking the morning train from Athens to Katerini. Be immersed in a scenic trip through mainland Greece and then meet your guide at the Litochoro station. Head over to the archaeological site of Dion where you will see where the ancient Greeks worshipped the gods of Olympus. Then, go back in time as you visit the grounds of the medieval Platamon Castle and marvel at the magnificent view of the Aegean Sea. Next, explore the natural landscape of Mount Olympus on your way to see the Bath of Zeus, which is found in the gorge of Enipeas. Finally, you will have some free time to discover the village of Litochoro and see the locals' lifestyle before boarding the train that will take you back to Athens.

Highlights

Enjoy an independent train ride from Athens through mainland Greece
Visit the archaeological site of Dion
See the Crusaders' Castle of Platamon
Discover the Natural Park of Mount Olympus and see the Bath of Zeus
Explore the village of Litochoro

Includes

Train ticket from Athens to Katerini Return train ticket from Katerini to Athens Mount Olympus tour guide A bottle of water Tour transportation with minibus Taxes and service fees

Reviews from other travelers

Elena - Italy

4 /5

(Written on 2024-11-02)

Vedere il monte Olimpo è stata un'emozione unica. l'escursione è curata nei dettagli, unica nota il poco tempo a disposizione per mangiare e visitare Dion e l'ultima tappa al castello rende la giornat (Read More)a un po' troppo frenetica. Data la distanza con Atene è necessario però per rispettare tutto il programma. Dimitri è stato un'ottima guida, grazie!

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-11-16)

This trip was wonderful! Damien, the host, was amazing. He was full of interesting stories, took such great care of us…. Even giving my son the coat off his back. The destinations were breathtaking. A (Read More)nd the restaurant that we lunched at was the best meal of our entire vacation.

GetYourGuide traveler - Norway

5 /5

(Written on 2024-04-29)

The guide was great, it was magnificent

Diletta - France

5 /5

(Written on 2024-08-12)

Thanks to Damian we learned a lot about the region of Macedonia and Mount Olympus. I appreciated his stories about myths, Hellenic history and personal anecdotes that helped make the experience more a (Read More)uthentic. The very small group helped to give a more familiar and welcoming atmosphere, we ate in a traditional family-run tavern where we were welcomed in the best way. Each stop is organized in order to return to the station on time, without being rushed or hasty.

Leila - Belgium

5 /5

(Written on 2024-09-25)

Magnifique excursion sur le mont olympe. Splendide paysages le transport depuis Athènes est long mais quelle récompense à la fin. Notre guide Damien était très sympa et nous a raconté pleins d’histoir (Read More)es et mythes dont la Grèce regorge. Je recommande fortement cette excursion.

Nicholas - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-08-19)

Fantastic trip, well worth it! Guide was great, knew the area and content very well. Highly recommend.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2024-08-20)

Driver was safe and knowledgeable.

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