Private Full Day Tour to Ancient Olympia with Flexible Options

4.9 (7 reviews) Athens, Greece
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Duration9h - 11h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Our Private Tour is dedicated to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ancient Olympia. After pickup by your private & informative tour driver, sit back & relax as you set off to enjoy the drive through olive groves & orchards of the rugged Peloponnese.

Founded in the 8th century B.C. & set in a beautiful river valley, you will explore its extensive ruins including the places where the original athletes were taught & trained, and enter the tunnel to emerge in the stadium in which they competed. See the Temple of Zeus and Hera where the Olympic Flame is lit, and the workshop of Phidias, architect of the statue of Zeus, wonder of the ancient world

Additional Booking options allow you to add a Traditional Lunch in one of the best local Restaurants (Gold Package) or Lunch and an expert Archaeological guide (Platinum Package).

Options

SILVER PACKAGE / STANDRD SEDAN

TRAVEL IN STYLE: Groups of 1-3: Superior Class Sedan; 4-7 Mercedes Minivan; 8-19 Mercedes Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included

PLATINUM / LUNCH & GUIDE

EXPERT LICENSED GUIDE: An Accredited Archaeological Expert will be with you for private guiding of the Archaeological site and museum (3 hrs)
LUNCH: Traditional Greek cuisine in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options available (excludes alcoholic drinks).
TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included

GOLD PACKAGE / INCLUDES LUNCH

LUNCH: Traditional Greek cuisine in one of the best local restaurants. Vegetarian options are available (excludes alcoholic drinks).
TRAVEL IN LUXURY: New Luxury Class Mercedes: Groups of 1-3 E-Class Sedan; 4-7 Minivan; 8-19 Sprinter. Free WiFi / AC / Bottled Water.
Pickup included

What's included

  • SILVER PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes.
  • PLATINUM PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes. Traditional Greek Lunch. Expert Guide
  • GOLD PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes. Traditional Greek Lunch
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water
  • Food and drinks unless specified by tour package
  • Entrance Fees
  • Licensed guide for archaeological sites. Available on request
  • Pickup from Athens Airport or locations outside central Athens: arranged on request with surcharge

What to expect

  1. Corinth Canal
    20m
    At the time of your choice, your informative & professional Tour driver will be at your Hotel reception or other residence promptly to escort you on your tour. Heading towards the Peloponnese a first short stop is made to see this amazing work of engineering & learn about its place in history & many historic events
  2. Olympia
    1h 30m
    Founded in the 8th century B.C. and famous as for its Olympic games of antiquity you can take your time to explore its extensive ruins which include the places where the original athletes were taught & trained, and go through the tunnel to emerge in the stadium in which they competed. The site is still home to the Temple of Zeus and Hera where the Olympic Flame is lit, workshop of Phidias.
  3. Archaeological Museum of Olympia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Not to be missed is the modern on-site museum which houses many masterpieces and a large amount of artifacts uncovered from the site, from pre-history to early Christian periods. Its permanent collection includes an almost complete pediment of sculpture from the Temple Of Zeus, a bronze collection & many significant pieces such as the very drinking cup of Phidias, excavated from his workshop & possessing his name in inscription.
  4. Museum of the Olympic Games
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    At the entrance to the Archaeological site sits this Museum dedicated to the Olympic Games through its historical foundation to the modern day Olympics. With many old & new artifacts you can take an extra journey to learrn about this most important aspect of Ancient Olympia the development of this gift to the world.
  5. Charilaos Trikoupis Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    15m
    Before your return we take the opportunity in visiting the very impressive suspension bridge opened in 2004 for the Olympics in Greece & links the towns of Rio & Antirrio as well as providing a modern connection from the Peloponnese back to mainland Greece

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

o Pick up time flexible on request
o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address
o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle. A supplement may apply for a larger vehicle.
o Pick up from Athens Airport & areas outside of central Athens on request. A supplement may apply

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • LUNCH OPTION: You may add this later on request or choose our Platinum Package during booking. Vegetarian dishes available. Please inform us of any allergies
  • GUIDING/LICENSED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. You may add a guide on request after booking
  • PICKUP FROM ATHENS AIRPORT & LOCATIONS OUTSIDE CENTRAL ATHENS: May require a supplement. Please inquire for details.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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