Transfer and taxi from Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia”

Mount Olympus is one of the largest mountain ranges in Greece. This name also stands for the national park of the country. The height of the highest mountain in Greece is 2.917 meters. It is not surprising that the Ancient Greeks chose this place to be the home for the gods. At present, Mount Olympus is the area of increased interest for the scientists, the explorers, and, of course, the tourists. You can book a transfer to Mount Olympus on the website of Aktis.Taxi.

Mount Olympus Greece description

While mentioning the name of Mount Olympus, one could not miss recalling the myths of Ancient Greece. According to the legends, Mount Olympus was the home of the Greek gods who were headed by Zeus. There is no wonder that one of the tops of the mountain bears his name.

“The Throne of Zeus” or Stephanie Peak is the third highest point of Mount Olympus. Its name results from the form of the peak that reminds the back of the throne. In 1938, this part of Mount Olympus got the status of the “National Park.” Regarding the entire range, it got such status only in 1981 as well as entered the UNESCO World Heritage List.

At present, the mountain range is a subject of scientific research. A great number of unique plants cover its area. Moreover, Mount Olympus houses several thousands of animals and birds.

The tours to Mount Olympus begin at the settlement of Litochoro. This Greek village nestles at an altitude of 293 meters above the sea. Many tourists refuse from climbing to the top of Mount Olympus and prefer to admire the views of the area from the foot of the mountain.

How to get to Mount Olympus?

During the times of antiquity, Mount Olympus served as a natural boundary between Thessaly and Macedonia. At present, the mountain range belongs to the territories of the historic region of Thessaly. There are several ways to get to the landmark: from Litochoro to Mount Olympus and from Prionia to Mount Olympus.

The settlement of Prionia is found at an altitude of 1.100 meters. It is the last point on the travel trail to Mount Olympus you can get to by car. The tourists usually spend about 4 hours to get from Litochoro to Prionia.

Regarding transport, you should better book it beforehand. The trips by local taxis are an expensive way to move about the area. Moreover, it will be quite dangerous to travel about the mountainous area on a rented vehicle without a guide.

Thus, a transfer is an inexpensive and safe way to get to Mount Olympus. You can reserve a transfer or a taxi to Mount Olympus right now.

How to book a transfer online?

You will need to make a few actions to reserve a transfer to Mount Olympus on the website of Aktis.Taxi.

1. Set a departure point and the destination.

Type the names in English letters.

1. Select the date of a trip implementation.

2. Pick up the vehicle.

3. Enter additional information.

4. Confirm booking.

The procedure of booking a transfer does not need any advance payments. At the specified time, a driver will be waiting for you at the point of departure.

Why book a transfer from Aktis.Taxi?

Aktis.Taxi is a transport company, specializing in the provision of taxis and individual transfers throughout Greece. We offer our customers:

• comfortable conditions of transportation;

• a wide choice of routes and vehicles;

• help upon arrival;

• Wi-Fi and an air-conditioner in the vehicle;

• English-speaking personnel;

• 24/7 technical support.

By choosing transfers from Aktis.Taxi, you save up to 20% of the cost of a trip (comparing to a local city taxi).