From Thessaloniki: Dion & Old Panteleimon village Full-Day Trip
Your journey to Myth and History starts by visiting the ancient city and sanctuary of Dion, dedicated to the most important and powerful Olympic God , Zeus, the king of ancient Greek Dodecatheon and the ruler of the universe.
In the archaeological site of Dion, apart from the temples, you will see unique mosaic floors and ancient baths and ruins. Moving on, our experienced guide will lead you to the Dion Museum , where you will admire the ancient statues, relics and findings that were found in the site and listen to the myths and stories about the everyday life of the people in ancient Dion.
Our tour ends in the picturesque, traditional village of Old Panteleimon which is traced back to 14th century till the end of WW2 ,when it was abandoned. There ,you will have the time to stroll around and discover the graphical narrow stone paved streets, the cute houses, the hidden taverns and coffee shops.
After our lunch break, we return back in Thessaloniki.
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Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Dion, Dion Greece
Your departure will begin early in the morning heading to Dion, which is situated at the footsteps of the famous Mount Olympus. This mythical home of the Gods is where Phillip II came to celebrate his victories. His son, Alexander the Great, offered rich sacrifices to the Gods before leaving for his legendary expedition into Asia. Visit this archaeological site for one hour and the accompanying museum for 30 minutes. After your guided visit you may use your free time for lunch or coffee at your discretion.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Olympus, Greece
Our next stop is Stavros view point at Mount Olympus, where you enjoy breathtaking views of the so called “ residence of the twelve Gods” and the endless surrounding area of the Olympus National Park.
Continue to the picturesque, traditional village of Old Panteleimon which is traced back to 14th century till the end of WW2, when it was abandoned. There ,you will have the time to stroll around and discover the graphical narrow stone paved streets, the cute houses, the hidden taverns and coffee shops.
After our lunch break, return in the afternoon around 7pm back to Thessaloniki full of great moments and memories.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:30 AM
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Besides central located hotels, we offer pick up service also from Aristotelous, Galerious Arch, Corner West Saloon (Leoforos Vasileos Georgiou) and Everest (Prasina Fanaria).
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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