Pelion Villages Guided Tours

SPRING - SUMMER 2025 | PELION VILLAGES GUIDED TOURS 

1. “Four Villages - Four Stories” (duration 5 hours)

Pelion villages are not just beautiful. They are loaded with history, myths, and legends. Learn about the history of Pelion from the 12th century to the present day on a private guided tour that will take you to one trendy (Milies) and three off-the-beaten-path villages (Vizitsa, Pinakates and Agios Georgios).   

This is a fully narrated tour packed with amazing vistas, traditional architecture, art, and nature at its best during which you experience the slow-paced lifestyle, mingle with locals, and savor Pelion flavors. 

2. “Highlights and Hidden Gems of Pelion" (duration 3 hours)

Want to see the best of Pelion but you only have 3 hours? We got you covered. Get a feeling of the mountain’s real vibe on a private guided tour that includes breathtaking vistas, ancient Greek myths, centuries-old architecture, and local flavors.

Enjoy a scenic drive from Volos to the slopes of Pelion before starting to explore Portaria and Makrinitsa, two of the most famous and charming Pelion villages. Learn why the mountain is related to healing and wellness from ancient times till today and hear about the fascinating stories of the local people. With its stunning natural landscapes, spirituality and culture, Pelion’s allure will leave a lasting impression on you and a desire to return for more.

3. “Mamma Mia Pelion Tour” (duration 6 hours)

"Mamma Mia" movie’s filming location on Pelion is just as magical in real life as it is on-screen. During our 6-hour tour you will visit Damouhari, the filming location for two scenes: the arrival of Tanya and Rosie at the harbor village and the set for the climax of ‘Dancing Queen’, where Donna jumps into the sea after descending from the villa.

Our tour also includes a visit to Tsagkarada a traditional mountain village famous for its thousand-year-old plane tree.

This is a private guided tour perfect for "Mamma Mia" movie fans as well as those who wish to enjoy the stunning beauty of the mountain and the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

NOTE: Pelion Culture tours are private and can be fully customized.  We can work together to design the tour that best fits your interests, your budget and your time schedule. All tours start and end at the port of Volos or your hotel. For our transportation, we collaborate with the best professional drivers in the area and have access to a variety of vehicles (taxi, mini-van, mini bus, bus).