Our most recommended things to do in Platamon

Enipeas: Mount Olympus Half-Day Hiking Tour with A Guide

1. Enipeas: Mount Olympus Half-Day Hiking Tour with A Guide

Embark on a 12-kilometer hike from Prionia through the gorge of Enipeas all the way to the village of Litochoro. Immerse in the mystical wonders of Mount Olympus with its entrancing waterfalls, dense nature and time-honored wooden bridges. Encounter the bathtub of Zeus, the Old Monastery of Agios Dionysios, and a hidden cave. Benefit from pickups from convenient meeting points in the Dion-Olympos area. Begin your tour at the parking lot of Prionia where your private minibus will drop you off. From there, enter the gorge of Enipeas and hike to the first point of interest, the bathtub of Zeus and its small waterfall. Continue your guided hike through the gorge of Enipeas, crossing over wooden bridges. Spot several small waterfalls on the way. Follow the trail all the way to the monastery of Agios Dionysios, the most important monastery in all of Pieria. Carry on your Enipeas tour with a visit to a set of twin waterfalls and a cave, found within the rock formations of Mount Olympus. This hike from has several ups and downs but is an easy trail to follow. Conclude the hike upon reaching Myloi in Litochoro.

Olympus Canyoning Course: Beginners to Intermediate

2. Olympus Canyoning Course: Beginners to Intermediate

Seek adventure on Mount Olympus on this guided canyoning trek. During this outing, you’ll depart from Dion with a small group of fellow travelers, which ensures personalized attention from your guide. Rappel, slide, jump, swim, and hike through the mythical landscape, stopping midway for an included snack. No climbing experience is necessary. We have our meeting from 12:30 to start our course. Once reaching our starting point the adventure begins. There we will prepare the necessary equipment and start with a 20 min hike along a beautiful forested trail. Our Canyoning courses: Beginners, Level 1, and Level 2. Guides will teach you the essential skills needed, abseil, canyon trekking, jumps, slides, anchoring, belaying, via ferrata, and skills on each level. You don’t need to have any prior climbing experience to take part. Once you’ve tried out these new techniques, you’ll get into a 2-hour descent for canyoning, actively. Beginners: We start with a 7m waterfall for abseiling with prior essential training and a long natural waterslide for jumps and slides. Our way down the canyon just started! Jumps and through the snake’s hall, a baby slide awaits! Some canyon trekking and a short technical abseil before our final adventurous exit with a big splash. Level 1: Get ready to become autonomous and learn how to prepare yourselves on the master point, belaying on short ropes. Use of our equipment to abseil longer waterfalls with more exposure. Level 2 (Intermediate): A Canyoning for those who really want to be part of the sport. Long abseils up to 22m, steep slides, and high jumps over 7m. Essential training on the way down when needed.

From Katerini: Skiathos Island Day Tour with Swimming

3. From Katerini: Skiathos Island Day Tour with Swimming

On this excursion, a comfortable bus ride will take you south to the port city of Volos where a ship awaits to sail you to the Sporades (ferry fare not included). Admire the stunning views of the Aegean Sea as you approach the idyllic island of Skiathos. Stroll through the quaint Greek village with narrow white streets and visit the picturesque church atop the summit for an unforgettable view of the endless sea. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit for a dip in one of the island's most beautiful beaches. Traditional taverns also await your visit. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this enchanting island before returning to the starting point.

From Pieria Coast: Meteora Day Trip with Monasteries Visit

4. From Pieria Coast: Meteora Day Trip with Monasteries Visit

As you pass through farms, fields, and plantations, and cross rivers and valleys, you will reach the small town of Kalambaka, nestled amidst the Pindos Mountains in the fertile Thessalian plain. Here, you will witness the breathtaking sight of the Meteora Monasteries, perched on rocks between heaven and earth, seemingly defying gravity. You will visit two of these monasteries, renowned for their collection of valuable Byzantine frescoes, icons, and carvings. Remember to dress appropriately as these monasteries are Unesco World Heritage sites. Take some time to explore the charming town of Kalambaka before enjoying a delicious lunch. On the return journey to your hotel, there will be a brief coffee break, allowing you to soak in the experience before returning to reality.

Olympus Mountain Guiding - Mytikas 2918m in a day

5. Olympus Mountain Guiding - Mytikas 2918m in a day

Private transportation delivers you to the mountain where you’ll begin your ascent stopping for breaks as needed. At the summit at 9,600 ft (2918 m), enjoy exceptional views and sign the mountaineer’s book. After the descent, unwind as arranged transportation takes you back to town. We have our meeting from 08:00 to start our tour towards Mount Olympus. We will reach the maximum point of the route from the south side of Mount Olympus in charming other and simultaneously rugged landscape to 2,400m in position Christakis. There we will rest and prepare our personal and climbing equipment for the summit of Mytikas. We follow a well-marked trail for one hour to position Skala where we will get ready for our final ascent. The route is demanding and has a high degree of difficulty since in most parts we must climb. Reaching the top of ”Pantheon” Mytikas at 2918m we will sign the mountaineer’s book and will rest for our return. Choose between a private hike with 1 - 2 people, or a shared hike, with up to 7 people.

Pieria: Dion, Enipea Gorge & Platamon Day Trip w/ Transfers

6. Pieria: Dion, Enipea Gorge & Platamon Day Trip w/ Transfers

Begin by exploring the ancient city of Dion at the archaeological site. Then, stroll through the picturesque town of Litochoro and hike to the Enipea Gorge for stunning views. Take in the breathtaking view of the sea from the Platamonas Castle (exterior only). Visit the protected village of Paleos Panteleimonas for a guided tour of the historic mountain village. Afterward, enjoy a relaxing afternoon at a cozy kafenion. This tour is a unique opportunity to discover the connection between ancient history and natural beauty. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

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What people are saying about Platamon

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 9 reviews

Stunning view and our guide shared interesting information about the mountain and fauna. We were more than satisfied and can only recommend the tour

very well thought of trail, worth exploring. we had a Greek person on the tour, and the guide decided to talk mainly in Greek... that was a bit off.