Greece · Archaeology

11-Hour Corinth and Olympia Tour from Athens with Ancient Sites

11 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stop at the magnificent Corinth Canal linking the Saronic and Corinthian gulfs
02 Explore ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games
03 Visit either the Archaeological Museum of Olympia or the Museum of the Olympic Games
04 See iconic monuments including the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, Pelopion, and the Phillipeion
05 Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine at a traditional restaurant or tavern

Travel back to the heyday of ancient Greece on this 11-hour tour from Athens through the beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese peninsula. Stop at the magnificent Corinth Canal before continuing to ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, where you can visit key monuments such as the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, Pelopion, the Phillipeion, and Phidias' workshop, along with either the Archaeological Museum of Olympia or the Museum of the Olympic Games. The experience also includes time to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine at a traditional restaurant or tavern.

Drive onward to the site of ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Athens, Corinth, Olympia

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Corinth Canal and Ancient Olympia Discovery

Pick up from Athens and drive through the beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese peninsula.
Stop by the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, located in the Peloponnese in the southern peninsula of Greece. The Corinth Canal connects the Saronic Gulf with the Corinthian Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Spend some time relaxing and taking great pictures at this site.
Drive onward to the site of ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games. Here, you will visit either the Archaeological Museum of Olympia or the Museum of the Olympic Games.
Also visit the Temple of Zeus, Pelopion, the Temple of Hera, the Phillipeion, Phidias' workshop, and many other structures in the city that are worth your attention.
Enjoy a hearty lunch while trying some famous Greek cuisine at a traditional restaurant or tavern.
Drive back to Athens, where the tour will end.