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General information
| Destination | Duration | Category |
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| Olympus, Greece | 8 hours | Sightseeing Tours |
Program details
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY VARIATIONS IN THE PRICES OF SIMILAR EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES, OBTAINED TO THE FACT THAT THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY DIFFERENT SUB-SUPPLIERS, AND THEY MAY ALSO BE CARRIED OUT ON DIFFERENT DAYS OF THE WEEK.Overview :
Our 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. The ancient people used to make sacrifices in the name of gods to please or appease them, among them the Great King of Macedonia, Alexander. In the archaeological site of Dion we see a large temple dedicated to Zeus, and a series of temples dedicated to Demeter and Isis (the Egyptian god with the ability to create and destroy life), 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 everyday life of the people in ancient Dion. 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.
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 to the meeting points of the tour.
Tip: Do not forget to ask your guide about gastronomic recommendations!
Highlights :
• Visit the most sacred city of Ancient Macedonian Kingdom and learn about the mystery
behind the worship of Zeus
• Admire the view of the Mountain of the 12 Ancient Gods and imagine the importance of
the location of Dion
• Enjoy a coffee in a cute traditional coffee shop or a tasty lunch in one of the traditional
tavernas under the large plane trees in the picturesque village of Old Panteleimon
• great photo opportunities
Inclusions :
• roundtrip tickets
• transfer to/from the departure point
• tour information in English, German, Serbian
• guide
• all taxes
Exclusions :
• food and drinks
• gratuities
• personal expenses
• entrance fees 8€ p/p
Additional info :
• confirmation will be received within 8 hours of booking, subject to availability
• children must be accompanied by an adult
• children rates apply to ages no more than 12 years old
Voucher info :
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
On the confirmation voucher there will be complete operator information, including local telephone numbers, maps with the exact departure and arrival time, exact time and duration.
Cancellation Policy :
If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there will be no cancellation fee. If you cancel between 3 and 6 days, there will be a 50 percent cancellation fee. If you cancel within two days, there will be a 100 percent cancellation fee.