--- title: Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train lang: en type: tour city: Athens country: Greece price: 180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 67 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 90 of 91 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/greece/athens/tours/mount-olympus-and-dion-full-day-tour-from-athens-by-train/ --- # Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train In our comparison: #90 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. In case of a train strike, the tour will be conducted with a bus ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your full-day train trip to Olympus from… - Starts 06:58: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €180 per person for the Shared Tour option; other options up to €230 - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.51/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Visit Olympus - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 06:58 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.51 from 67 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 67. - 5 stars: 51 (76%) - 4 stars: 8 (12%) - 3 stars: 3 (4%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (6%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Tour | €180 / person | English | Shared tour | | Private Tour | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour | ## What's included - Train Tickets - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities - Dion Archaeological Site and Platamonas Castle ## Itinerary 1. **Dion Archaeological Park** (1h) - 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,... 2. **Platamonas Castle** (1h) - 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... 3. **Enipeas Waterfall** (1h) - Once we arrive to Mount Olympus, we will embark on a short hike to the gorge of Enipeas on a quest to find the bathtub of Zeus. The sparkling turquoise water of this natural pool, coupled with the imposing waterfall is a site to behold and a true gem of Olympus. 4. **Litochoro** (1h) - Last stop on our all-day Mount Olympus trip from Athens is a visit to the village of Litochoro. Built in the likeness of the traditional Macedonian architecture, Litochoro is a charming Greek village situated at the base of Mount Olympus. Have a seat at one of the local... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:58 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your full-day train trip to Olympus from Athens begins at the Athens Railway Station, also known as Larissa Station at 7:58 am. Make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure in order to find your train and seat. Board the morning train to Katerini and enjoy a memorable day trip! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #90 of 91** | €180 | 13h | 4.51 (67) | shared | | [Athens Full Day Private Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-full-day-private-tour-2/?format=md) | €155 | 8h | 4.99 (1266) | private | | [Athens Private Full Day Tour](/greece/athens/tours/athens-private-full-day-tour/?format=md) | €369 per group | 8h | 4.98 (255) | private | | [Best of Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion](/greece/athens/tours/best-of-athens-full-day-private-tour-best-shore-excursion/?format=md) | €190 | 8h | 4.99 (197) | private | Ranked #90 of 91 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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