Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train
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13 hours
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Journey to Mount Olympus and Dion on this all-day train trip from Athens and explore the mythical heritage of Olympus, the ancient site of Dion, and more!
Following an early train ride from Athens to Mount Olympus, we will explore the ancient site of Dion, the Castle of Platamon, the bathtub of Zeus and Litochoro on this all-day Olympus trip. Beginning with a visit to the archaeological site of Dion, we will firsthand see where the ancient Greeks used to worship the gods of Olympus. Fast forward a few centuries and we will then visit the grounds of the medieval Platamon Castle. Next, we will explore the rich natural landscape of Mount Olympus on our way to glimpse at the bathtub of Zeus found in the gorge of Enipeas. Finally, we will have some down time in the village of Litochoro. This all-day Athens to Mount Olympus trip is a great tour for the whole family to enjoy and learn all about the rich history of Mount Olympus.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Train Tickets
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Entrance fees to Dion Archaeological Site and Platamonas Castle: Adults EUR11.00. Children EUR 6.00
What To Expect
Dion Archaeological Park
Kicking off our all-day Mount Olympus trip is a visit to the archaeological site of Dion. This ancient site was once the holy city of the Macedonians as well as a center of worship of the gods of Olympus. Tourists are welcome to walk around and observe the ancient statues, artifacts and ceramics found on the archaeological site and its museum.
Platamonas Castle
Continuing our Olympus day trip we will explore the grounds of the Platamon Castle. This Crusader castle was built between 1204 and 1222 to overlook the valley of Tempe where the main road connects Macedonia with Thessaly and southern Greece. To this day, the Platamon Castle is still one of the most impressive fortresses in the country and definitely worth the visit.
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Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Damian, the tour guide,...
Sean M,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Damian, the tour guide, was fantastic. Great anecdotes throughout the trip whether about recent history, ancient history, or mythology. Kept the group of 7 total people engaged throughout. Platamonas castle offers great views of the mountains and the sea and was great as a quick stop. The short hike through the valley to the falls was beautiful, and the archaeological site at Dion was unlike any other we saw while traveling through Greece. If time allows, recommend you stop at the museum in Dion to view the famous Alexander mosaic. Overall fantastic trip, definitely bring something to entertain yourself on the train ride.
Mt Olympus Day Trip
Kimberly K,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the train rides, history and stories in the tour and of course the sites and lunch. It was the first tour where guide suggested we all eat together which was great idea!
Great experience!!!
Holly C,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was amazing and reached out ahead of the date to make sure we were comfortable getting on the right train. He met us on arrival and explained everything along the way. We had another family with us (6 of us total) that had just flown in from out of the country. They had jet lag and were very hungry. He went out of his way to adjust our schedule so they could eat earlier and we were able to fit in the museum across the street from the restaurant. It was a beautiful area with lots to see!!! Thank you Damian for a wonderful day!!!
Great tour-drink water from the base of Mt. Olympus!
Jennifer N,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had 3 days in Greece and wanted to see it all. While we obviously didn't see it all, we felt like 2 days in Athens would be enough (and it was), so we wanted to indulge our Greek mythology lovers in our family and go to see where it all started at Mt. Olympus. While we were surprised about the 4 hour train ride each way on our own (we must not have read the reviews completely or maybe it's not there, but now you know) and had to work to get the right set of 7 tickets for everyone (it was a clerical error, but glad that we checked, so we would recommend that you verify your train tickets the day before-the office staff was very helpful at 11 p.m. helping us get it fixed as was Viator), we are glad that we did this tour. It was great to see more of Greece from the train and our time with Damian was well worth it. He is a natural story teller and so full of information that he is willing to share. It was just the 7 of us with him in the van which was so cool. We started with the castle visit which was a fun hike and history adventure. Then we were off to Olympus National Park which did not disappoint. Damian shared history and was so patient with us stopping for pictures and adjusting his pace as needed for all of us. Then we did lunch at a place that he recommended (the owner was the cook and the food was great and reasonably priced), skipping the time to explore in Litochoro to see an ancient mural and enjoy lunch. Then we had time to explore ruins in the park and then our day was done. This was a great experience and we would highly recommend it to anyone with an appreciation for Greek mythology (we drank water from the base of Mt. Olympus-so cool for all of us-ages 68-14!). We would absolutely go back and do another tour with Damian again (thinking a hiking one just for Mt. Olympus next time). This one is great for families (Percy Jackson fans, maybe), too.
Family Tour
Christen F,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was fabulous. Damian was knowledgeable and entertaining. He kept our 11 year old engaged. Keep in mind when taking the train from Athens you are on your own. The tour guide picks you up and the destination to take you on the tour. The train ride is 4 hours, but relatively comfortable. The tour company is responsive to communication. There was an issue with receiving the train tickets in email, which seemed to be a third party issue through Viatour, not the company. The company sent the tickets via WhatsApp when I reached out and said I had not received the email.
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