Mount Olympus & Dion day trip from Thessaloniki: private tour

Seven hours on the slopes of Mount Olympus, from ancient temples to mountain waterfalls

A private day trip from Thessaloniki to Mount Olympus and the Archaeological Park of Dion, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and stops at the Monastery of Saint Dionysius, the Enipeas ravine, and the village of Litochoro. The tour covers the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus, where sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman periods remain on display.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Olympus and Dion highlights

• Visit Archaeological Park of Dion
• See Monastery of Saint Dionysius
• Discover Enipeas river and waterfalls
• Lunch and stroll in Litochoro village

The Experience

The driver picks you up from your Thessaloniki hotel in an air-conditioned sedan or minivan and heads toward Pieria. The Archaeological Park of Dion is the first stop—the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus. You walk through sanctuaries uncovered from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, seeing what remains of the temples and structures that once marked this sacred place. The park sits at the base of the mountain, so the scale of what you're standing in front of becomes clear: this was where ancient Greeks honored the gods before climbing higher.

From there, the route turns toward the Enipeas ravine and the Monastery of Agios Dionysios, perched at 850 meters on the mountain's slopes. The monastery is the most important in the Pieria Prefecture, rebuilt after its destruction in World War II. The ravine itself is the draw for many—the Enipeas river cuts through the flanks of Mount Olympus, creating pools and waterfalls as it descends toward the village below. The wooden bridges cross the water, and the vegetation thickens as you climb. A cave dedicated to Saint Dionysius sits nearby if you want to explore further.

Lunch happens in Litochoro, an authentic Macedonian village that dates back to the 14th century, nestled at the mountain's foothill. You eat local Greek food and walk the narrow streets before heading back to Thessaloniki. The driver provides bottled water throughout the day, and WiFi is available on board if you need it.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Thessaloniki hotel in an air-conditioned sedan, minivan or minibus.
• private English-speaking driver for the full day.
• bottled water throughout.
• WiFi on board.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by iGoHellas

Is this one for you?The tour runs seven hours with walking at three separate stops—the archaeological park, the ravine, and the village—so it suits travelers who want to move through the landscape rather than stay in one place. The pace is set by the driver and the sites themselves, not by a large group, which means you can linger at the monastery or the ravine if something catches your attention.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Archaeological Park of Dion?

The Archaeological Park of Dion is the most important archaeological site at Mount Olympus, located in the village of Dion. Sanctuaries from the Hellenistic and Roman periods have been excavated there, showing the religious significance of the site in ancient Pieria.

Is the Monastery of Saint Dionysius still active, and can I go inside?

The Monastery of Agios Dionysios is a functioning Greek Orthodox monastery on the slopes of Mount Olympus at 850 meters altitude. The original was established in 1542 and destroyed in 1943; the current structure has been rebuilt. A cave dedicated to Saint Dionysius is also nearby in the Enipeas ravine.

What is there to do in the Enipeas ravine?

The Enipeas ravine is where the river of the same name crosses the flanks of Mount Olympus, creating a series of pools and waterfalls as it flows toward Litochoro. Wooden bridges cross the water, and the vegetation is dense. It's a walking area where you can see the waterfall and the river's interaction with the landscape.

Where do we have lunch, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is in Litochoro, a Macedonian village at the mountain's foothill that dates back to the 14th century. You eat local Greek food in the village during the midday stop.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes walking at the Archaeological Park of Dion, around the Monastery of Saint Dionysius in the Enipeas ravine, and through the village of Litochoro. The itinerary is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the ravine area involves uneven terrain and some elevation.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay for separately?

The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Thessaloniki hotel, the private driver, bottled water, and WiFi on board. Lunch in Litochoro, entry to the Archaeological Park of Dion, and the Archaeological Museum are not included and are your own expense.