Mount Olympus and Dion half-day tour: Hike to Zeus's bathtub

Four hours, three ancient sites, and a waterfall where Zeus bathed

A half-day morning tour of Mount Olympus and Dion in Macedonia combines archaeology, medieval history and a hike through the Enipeas gorge. Starting at 9am from the ancient sanctuary of Dion, the tour includes the Archaeological Museum of Dion, the 13th-century Platamon Castle on a strategic hilltop, and a trail to the bathtub of Zeus waterfall on Mount Olympus. Hotel pickup is included. The tour ends in the village of Litochoro.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning tour of Mount Olympus and Dion

• Visit archaeological site of Dion
• Explore Crusader Castle of Platamon
• Hike Enipeas gorge to Zeus' bathtub

The experience

The tour starts at 9am at the archaeological site of Dion, where the ancient Macedonian sanctuary dedicated to Zeus and the gods of Olympus once stood. You'll walk the grounds and the museum to see Greek statues, mosaic floors and ceramics left from the worship rituals that took place here. From there, the minibus heads to Platamon Castle, a 13th-century Crusader fortress built on a hilltop to guard the valley of Tempe and the roads connecting Macedonia to the rest of the country: one of the largest medieval fortresses still standing in Greece.

The final leg takes you to Mount Olympus, where you'll hike through the gorge of Enipeas in search of the bathtub of Zeus, a natural pool beneath a waterfall carved into the mountainside. The trail winds through the gorge, and the waterfall marks the end of the hike before the tour returns to Litochoro, a traditional Macedonian village. An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group between sites, and bottled water is provided throughout the morning.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minibus.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Dion and access to Platamon Castle and the Enipeas gorge hike.
• a live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 19

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Visit Olympus

Is this one for you?The tour starts with hotel pickup, so you don't need a car or directions to Dion. The minibus collects you and handles the route between all three sites. If you're staying in a hotel without transport, this morning departure settles the logistics before you've had to plan them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4).

What's the bathtub of Zeus and where is it on Mount Olympus?

The bathtub of Zeus is a natural pool and waterfall in the Enipeas gorge on Mount Olympus, carved into the mountainside. The tour hikes through the gorge to reach it, and it marks the furthest point of the morning's route before returning to the village of Litochoro.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The minibus collects you from your accommodation and returns you there after the morning ends in Litochoro, so you don't need a car or separate transport.

What can I see at the Archaeological Museum of Dion?

The museum at Dion holds artifacts from the ancient sanctuary, including Greek statues, mosaic floors and ceramics from the worship rituals that took place at the site thousands of years ago.

How difficult is the hike to the bathtub of Zeus?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The hike through the Enipeas gorge is part of a half-day morning tour, so it is not strenuous, though you'll be walking on a trail through the gorge to reach the waterfall.

When does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour begins at 9am at the archaeological site of Dion and runs for four hours, ending in the village of Litochoro. Hotel pickup happens before 9am, depending on where you're staying.