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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGreek, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Temple of Zeus: A masterpiece of the Doric order, once home to the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Temple of Hera: The oldest temple in Olympia and the site where the Olympic flame is lit to this day.
The Stadium: Witness the site of ancient athletic competitions that inspired the modern Olympic Games.
The Nymphaeum: An ornate water distribution structure for the Olympic crowds.
The Palaestra: A training ground for wrestling, boxing, and other martial arts.
The Philippeion: A circular memorial dedicated to Philip II of Macedon and his family, including Alexander the Great.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia: Visit one of Greece’s most important museums, housing
treasures like the statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus by
Praxiteles and the Nike of Paionios.
Lunch and Free Time: Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine at a local tavern and explore the village shops for handmade souvenirs.
What's included
Pick-up and drop-off service:Athens hotel,Airbnb residence or port
Depending on how many people are on the tour we provide the appropriate car.
Private trandfer service utilizing luxury vehicles not a taxi
Expert English-speaking tour drivers with extensive historical knowledge
Children from 0-12 years old do not pay for the tour.
Our drivers monitoring the flight no extra charge in case of a delay
WATER,WI-FI
What to expect
Archaeological Site of Olympia
3h · Admission ticket not included
This full-day private tour to Ancient Olympia and the Corinth Canal is your chance to explore beyond Athens and discover the birthplace of
the modern Olympic Games.
As Greeks say, “Greece is not just Athens,” and in this case, it couldn’t be more true. Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, home to the ancient Olympics and the Temple of Zeus, a testament to Greece’s rich history.
Walk among the ruins, admire the iconic stadium, and explore the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic flame is lit for the modern Games. Learn about Olympia’s rich heritage and immerse yourself in the history of one of Greece’s most revered sites.
20m
The Corinth Canal is one of Greece’s most striking engineering marvels, a narrow waterway carved through sheer rock that links the Aegean Sea with the Ionian. Standing on the bridge above the canal, you can admire its dramatic, almost vertical walls rising over 70 meters, creating a breathtaking sight that feels both natural and monumental. Opened in the late 19th century, the canal transformed maritime travel, offering ships a faster and safer route. Today it remains a popular attraction, with visitors watching boats glide through the turquoise passage or even trying bungee jumping from its towering bridges. The Corinth Canal is a place where human ingenuity meets raw geological beauty—a must-see landmark for any traveler.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
At airports and ports we pick up customers holding a sign with their names. If necessary we send them messages or calls them. In hotels we inform the reception.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
