2 days Tour to Olympus Mountain from Athens
Activity Description
Day 1
Departing from Athens early in the morning. After 4 hours of driving we will reach the province of Katerini in Northern Greece.
We will enjoy lunch in the unique picturesque village of Agios Panteleimonas. There you will enjoy amazing flavours and extraordinary traditional dishes with the breathtaking view of Thermaic Gulf.
As soon as you finish lunch we will start our way to the archaeological site of Dion. Dion was a huge ancient city dedicated to Zeus and also the sacred city of ancient Macedonians and Alexander the Great.You will have plenty of time to explore this site and let yourselves be initiated at the ancient times, underneath mountain Olympus.
After that we will head to the seaside town of Platamonas where you will have free time for shopping or swimming into the crystal blue waters and sandy beaches of the area.
Accommodation in Platamonas
Sightseeings:
- Dion archaeological site(90 minutes stop)
- Platamonas beach(Free time)
- Platamonas fortress(30 minutes optional)
- Lunch in Agios Panteleimonas village(1 hour and 30 minutes)
- Accomodation in Platamonas town
Day 2
This experience will start after your breakfast. In 45 minutes of driving we will reach the Olympus, the mountain of 12 Gods. On There you will meet the guide who is going to accompany you on a unique wilderness hiking experience into the wild
This is a 6 hours hike on one of the most famous routes of the imposing mountain of Olympus, in the unique beauty gorge of Enipeas, following part of the international path E4 hiking trails!
With our base in Prionia at 1100 meters, we follow a path in dense and green vegetation, which passes through picturesque wooden bridges, pedestals with crystal clear waters and impressive waterfalls that impress!
Also you will visit to the Old Monastery of Agios Dionysios, founded in the 16th century, as well as the cave where Saint Dionysios practiced, which is well hidden in the rock!
An amazing hike in a natural environment of unparalleled beauty and with a great variety of relief, where the images of the nature of Olympus do not stop alternating and charming every nature lover!
Sightseeings:
- Olympus mountain(5-6 hours Hiking)
- National park
- Gorge of Enipeas
- Waterfalls
General Info:
Activity Level: Moderate. Not recommended to people with health issues or walking problems.
Kid Friendly: Yes. This tour is a unique experience for children as long as they are supervised by their parents.
Wheelchair accessible: No
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