• Archaeological Museum of Dion - Established in 1983, the Archaeological Museum of Dion provides a comprehensive insight into the daily life and culture of ancient Dion’s inhabitants, spanning from the Iron Age (1000-700 BC) to the early Christian centuries. The exhibits are sourced from the archaeological site of Dion and the broader Pieria region. The museum’s three rooms display grouped exhibits such as statues, tomb sculptures, architectural elements, inscriptions, vessels, mosaics, coins, and other artifacts primarily found in the Dion area. On the spacious ground floor, visitors can explore findings from the Roman baths and the sanctuaries of Demeter and Isis. A notable highlight is a remarkable 1st-century BC musical instrument, the renowned hydraulis (water organ) of Dion, discovered during archaeological excavations in 1992. The bronze tubes and the entire sound-producing system of the instrument have been preserved.
• Archaeological Site of Dion - The archaeological excavations in Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians, led by Professor Dimitris Pantermalis, uncovered numerous findings that demonstrate the existence of a remarkable civilization and one of the most significant Macedonian cities.

The Archaeological Park of Dion includes important discoveries, as well as the Ancient Theater, where ancient tragedies and other performances are revived during the Olympus Festival. To the south of the Municipality are the Ancient Livithra, the legendary burial site of Orpheus, the most talented musician of antiquity.

Additionally, to the south, visitors can see the Castle of Platamonas, one of Greece’s most beautiful and well-preserved castles, dating back to the Frankish era. It is built on the site of ancient Heraklion, the first city of Macedonia.

• Orlias Waterfalls - In eastern Olympus, west of Dion, there are two lesser-known places, except to the locals, as discovered during a recent visit. These are the waterfalls of Orlias (Urlias) and the Koromilia shelter.

According to tradition, the river Elikonas or Vafyras or Orlias (named for the noise, the roar of the water) is an ancient river of Pieria that vanished from shame, refusing to purify the Mainades – when they sought to wash their hands of Orpheus’s blood after killing him in Dion, the river disappeared underground and re-emerged just outside Dion, forming its waterfalls, two of which are accessible. In the river Elikonas, the Mainades attempted to cleanse themselves of Orpheus’s blood after they killed him in Dion.

• Litochoro - The Picturesque Town at the Foot of Mount Olympus
  It extends up the mountainside of Olympus’ highest peak (Mytikas, 2,918 m.), yet Litochoro is only a few kilometers from the sea, making it an ideal tourist destination year-round! This charming town was constructed following the traditional architecture of Macedonia, and the surrounding lush vegetation enhances the area’s aesthetic harmony. Litochoro is a favored starting point for mountaineering trips up the abode of the Olympian gods. The settlement dates back to the 14th century. According to descriptions by foreign and Greek travelers of that time, most residents were mariners, and there were also numerous textile workshops in town.
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• Φαράγγι Ενιπέα - Based in Litochoro, a town built at the eastern end of Olympus, travelers have the opportunity to explore the magnificent gorge of Enipeas. According to mythological tradition, Enipeas, the most beautiful of the river gods, son of Oceanus and Tithios, fell in love with Tiro, the daughter of King Salmon and Alkidiki. The god Poseidon, who saw Tiro and fell in love with her, took the form of Enipeas to win her over. She was deceived and accepted Poseidon. Then, Poseidon revealed his identity to Tiro and announced the birth of their twin children, Pelias and Nileas. Additionally, according to mythology, Lito, the mother of Apollo and Artemis, bathed in the waters of Enipeas, while the gorge of Enipeas was where the Mainades devoured the hero Orpheus, poet and renowned musician.
• New Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus - The Monastery of Agios Dionysios in Olympus is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the slopes of Mount Olympus, the most significant monastery in the Pieria Prefecture. It is located at the Enipeas ravine at an altitude of 850 m. The original monastery, established in 1542, was destroyed by the Germans in 1943.
• Stavros Refuge - Shelter D - Stavros Refuge is situated at an altitude of 930m, 9 km from Litochoro on the road to Prionia.
• Old Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus - Nestled within the stunning natural beauty of Enipeas Gorge, through which passes the most popular mountaineering path of Olympus, the old monastery of Agios Dionysios was constructed. The monastery endured several destructions, notably in 1828, when it was set on fire by the Ottomans, and during the German Occupation, when it was blown up by the Nazis for sheltering Resistance fighters. After the damage it suffered in 1943, the monks established the new, current Monastery at a lower altitude.

The monastery was founded by Agios Dionysios in 1542, 17 kilometers from Litochoro, at an altitude of 900 meters. It gained a significant reputation for the work done there, while the founder himself practiced in a mountain cave, a short distance from the Monastery. His tomb is located in the Katholikon, while restoration efforts aim to highlight the monument, with numerous visitors passing daily on the hiking route from Litochoro to “Prionia.”

• New Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus - Not far from the Old Monastery of Agios Dionysios of Olympus, in the Gorge of Enipeas, is the Cave of Agios Dionysios, which houses a small church. It is a popular attraction for travelers, as the route through the cave is the most frequented mountain trail. The founder of the monastery, Agios Dionysios, practiced in the cave in 1542.

Agios Dionysios used to pray outside the monastery he had built and equipped, 17 kilometers from Litochoro. He preferred the tranquility of the caves and the landscapes of Olympus before returning to his spiritual work, and the place is the third point of the area for exploring his personality, along with the old and new Monastery, located lower, outside Litochoro. Among other things, it is an impressive landscape for relaxing hiking, a fort amid the lush forest.

• Priònia - Prionia is literally the last point accessible by car, making it the official gateway to Greece’s most important National Park, covering an area of 3933 acres. It was declared the country’s first National Park in 1938 and serves as a refuge for many different species of plants and animals.

Many hikers and mountain bikers begin their activities from here, and visitors can enjoy a delightful meal at the area’s renowned traditional taverna.
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• Pick up and drop off service from hotel / apartment / airport / port in Thessaloniki
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• Gratuities
• Lunch
• Snacks

Whether you want the challenge of reaching Greece’s highest peak or fancy exploring some of the hiking paths along the lower slopes, Mt Olympus more than lives up to its legend as home of the 12 Olympian gods Central Greece’s highest and most majestic mountain, Olympus, is a world in itself. There is much to discover even if you don’t make it to the summit: gentle paths, hidden corners, towering trees, wildflowers and unruly rocks, below and above the clouds. You can explore the foothills by car or mountain bike, but the greatest rewards will go to the hikers on these awesome peaks.

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