Pick up and begging your tour. First stop at the famous Corinth Canal. Strech your legs and take photos of the breathtaking views of Corinth Canal which connect the Aegean Sea and the Ionian SeaArrival at the archeological site of Ancient Olympia.Take a first lookat the lush, green landscape to feel the place which became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the many buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games.The Classical Temple of Zeus and the earlier Temple of Hera dominate the area. East of the Altis lies the stadium where the Olympic Games were held. South of the stadium was the hippodrome.
Greece · Archaeology
Ancient Olympia Full day Private Guided Tour From Athens
The journey
- 01 Private full-day guided tour from Athens to Ancient Olympia
- 02 Photo stop at the famous Corinth Canal
- 03 Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia
- 04 See the sanctuary of Zeus, Temple of Hera, and the stadium
- 05 Learn about the ancient and modern Olympic Games
- 06 Explore the Ancient Olympia museum
- 07 Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle with pickup and drop-off
- 08 Entrance fees to Ancient Olympia included
Travel from Athens into the Peloponnese on a private full-day journey to Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most important archaeological and religious sites. Along the way, stop at the famous Corinth Canal for photos and views of this remarkable engineering landmark.
At Olympia, explore the sanctuary of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the stadium, and the wider archaeological site where the Olympic Games were held in honour of Zeus. Your experience also includes the Ancient Olympia museum, where you can discover important artifacts and learn more about both the ancient and modern Olympic Games with your official guide.
Travel from Athens into the Peloponnese on a private full-day journey to Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most important archaeological and religious sites.
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What's Included
- Pick up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned luxury vehicles
- Official Guide at destination
- Entrance fees at the archeological site of Ancient Olympia
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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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
- Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
- Please indicate the hotel name during the booking. If you stay in an apartment please indicate the full street address and postal code. For airport and port arrivals please notice that our representative will wait for you outside of the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name.
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