Mount Olympus 2 days tour from Athens

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Explore the magical mountain of Gods and enjoy the amazing hiking through the forest

Highlights

  • Archaeological site of Dion
  • Agios Panteleimonas village
  • Platamonas fortress(optional)
  • Olympus mountain Hiking
  • Enipeas Gorge/waterfall/lakes/river

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 Padeleimonas. 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 deticated to Zeus and also the sacred city of Macedonians and Alexander the Great.You will have plenty of time to explore this site and let your selves be initiated at the ancient times, underneath mountain Olympus. After that we will head to the seaside town of Leptokaria where you will have free time for shopping or swimming into the crystal blue waters and sabdy beaches of the area. Accomodation in Leptokaria Day 2 This experience will start after your breakfast. In 45 minutes of driving we will reach the Olympus, the mountain of 12 Gods. There you will meet your guide who will accompany you in a unique trekking 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! And a 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 hiking 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!

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off English speaking driver with deep knowledge of history, who will guide you on board(Not licensed to accompany you in any site) Professional guide who will accompany you on Mountain Olympus hiking zone Air-conditioning Vehicle Private tour Bottles of water Wifi internet on board Vat,taxes, tolls and fuels Driver's Accommodation

Important Information

  • Tips: -Hiking shoes or regular trainers -Swimsuit(optional)

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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