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Thessaloniki Cultural Escape: Ancient Dion & Local Wine Tasting

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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's included

  • Transportation by a luxury minibus or minivan
  • Licensed Guide
  • Port pickup & Drop Off
  • Delli Plater - Lights snacks
  • Wine Tasting
  • Entrance fees for the Archaeological Site & Museum

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour involves moderate walking, with a mix of paved paths, uneven surfaces, and gentle inclines.

Suggested Clothing: Comfortable Walking Shoes, light, breathable clothing during warm weather, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen

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.

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