Thessaloniki Cultural Escape: Ancient Dion & Wine Tasting

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Thessaloniki Cultural Escape: Ancient Dion & Wine Tasting

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Other
Vegetarian, Family-friendly
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore the ancient wonders of Dion, Macedonia's sacred city, visiting temples and museums. Then, savor a wine tasting at a picturesque winery near Mount Olympus, enjoying local delicacies.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Begin your shore excursion with a visit to the Archaeological Site of Dion, the sacred city of ancient Macedonia dedicated to Zeus. According to tradition, Alexander the Great offered sacrifices here before setting out on his campaigns, underscoring Dion’s importance as a religious and cultural center of the Macedonian Kingdom.


Walk among the well-preserved remains of temples, baths, theaters, and ancient streets, gaining insight into daily life and ceremonial practices in antiquity. Continue to the on-site museum, where a rich collection of statues, mosaics, and everyday objects brings the city’s history to life. Highlights include the Hydraulis, one of the world’s earliest known musical instruments.


After your archaeological visit, relax at a boutique winery set amid the scenic foothills of Mount Olympus and the Pieria Mountains. Enjoy a guided tasting of selected wines made from local and international grape varieties, accompanied by homemade regional delicacies.

What You Get

Port pickup & Drop Off
Delli Plater - Lights snacks
Wine Tasting

Good To Know

  • Guests are advised to carry a copy (digital or physical) of their passport or any other valid form of identification (such as a driver's license or government-issued ID) for entry to the Archaeological Site & Museum of Dion.
  • Important: The standard booking is a shared small group tour. A private tour option is available and must be selected during booking. Changes are not possible on the day of the tour.
  • The total driving time from Thessaloniki Port to the Pieria region and back, including the driving time between stops, is approximately 2 hours & 30min
  • Suggested Clothing: Comfortable Walking Shoes, light, breathable clothing during warm weather, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
  • This tour involves moderate walking, with a mix of paved paths, uneven surfaces, and gentle inclines.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What You’ll Experience

1

Dion Archaeological Park

Explore the ancient Macedonian sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Walk among the ruins of temples, Roman baths, theaters, and city streets while learning about Dion's importance to the Macedonian Kingdom.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

Archaeological Museum of Dion

Discover well-preserved artifacts including mosaics, sculptures, daily-use items, and the famous Hydraulis, an ancient water-powered organ.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Pieria Region

Arrive at a scenic family-owned winery with views of Mount Olympus and the Pieria mountains. Enjoy a guided wine tasting of local and international grape varieties. Enjoy a guided wine tasting of local and international grape varieties, accompanied by a selection of homemade local delicacies. Relax in the vineyard garden or explore the winery grounds.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Pickup Details
A representative will be waiting just outside of the Passenger Cruise Terminal, only a couple of yards from the gangway. The representative will be holding an Avalon & Viator Travel sign and will escort the group to the coach. The representative's vehicles are identifiable by the Avalon Travel & Viator logo displayed on the side. We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least fifteen minutes before departure time 

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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