First stop is the Canal of Corinth. It is a canal that was finally built in 1890, although the idea of its passage already existed from 602 BC. The view from here is breathtaking.Olympia was established in Greece as the most important religious and sports center. Here were born the most important games of ancient Greece, the Olympics, which took place every four years in honor of Zeus, an institution with pan-Hellenic radiance and brilliance from antiquity to the present day. The archeological site of Olympia, one of the largest in the country, gave us one of the richest sets of monuments and works of art, such as Hermes of Praxiteles. Here we will see, in addition to the stadium (45,000 seats), the temples of Hera and Zeus, the Philippion, the Council house, the laboratory of Feidias and the Museum.After a dip in history, we will go for a dip in one of the most beautiful beaches of the Peloponnese, located near ancient Olympia. There we will also have lunch before our return to Athens. (Swimming on the beach, concerns the summer months)
Greece · Archaeology
Athens to the birthplace of Olympic games & medieval Monastery
The journey
- 01 Full-day trip from Athens to the Peloponnese
- 02 Photo stop at the Corinth Canal
- 03 Visit Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
- 04 See the stadium, temples of Hera and Zeus, and the museum
- 05 Option to choose swimming or a visit to the Byzantine monastery
- 06 Summer beach stop near Ancient Olympia
- 07 Private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
- 08 Bottled water, soft drinks, and beach towels included
Travel from Athens into the Peloponnese for a full-day journey through some of Greece’s most evocative historic landscapes. Visit the Corinth Canal for sweeping views, then continue to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the country’s most important archaeological sites, where monuments such as the stadium, the temples of Hera and Zeus, the Philippion, the Council house, the laboratory of Feidias, and the museum bring the ancient world to life.
This experience also offers time to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Depending on the option selected, guests may visit the Byzantine monastery or enjoy time at a nearby beach in the summer months, with lunch by the sea before returning to Athens.
Travel from Athens into the Peloponnese for a full-day journey through some of Greece’s most evocative historic landscapes.
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What's Included
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Towels for the beach
What's Not Included
- Ticket for the archaeological site of Olympia
- Lunch
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- The tour have 2 options that guests must choose. Swimming or visit the byzantine monastery.
- *minivan,
- *a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.
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