Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens: Explore the Birthplace of the Olympic Games
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Embark on this brief tour of Peloponese to visit some of the significant locations of the peninsula in just a day. Explore the origins of the Olympic Games and run on the same track where the ancient athletes once competed, their only reward being an olive crown. Immerse yourself in the experience of the location where the Olympic flame is ignited.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Corinth Canal - Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game). - Archaeological Site of Olympia - We will visit the archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Olympia. This is one of the largest sites in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walking through the site you will pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaistra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus and you will end up at the Stadium where for every four years the Greeks competed for glory and for spiritual elevation honoring their cities.
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia - The museum is also quite unique as it includes the renowned statue \
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, Airbnb, or port
- Transportation in a comfortable private vehicle
- Professional drivers with an extensive knowledge of the area’s history (Note: drivers are not licensed to provide tours inside historical sites)
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees [12€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost - 330€)
- Lunch
Additional Information
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Leighbh949uw
Apr 30, 2024
First time visitors from US - Stephanos MALATOS was a great guide- he briefed us on the various sites just prior to entering and oriented us on where we entered and where we would exit. He gave us enough time to explore on our own and kept in touch via what’s app. The lunch was wonderful and he picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel. Very knowledgeable and very personable.
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Michellehawaii2013
Mar 25, 2024
Great time in Olympia - The 6 of us- grandparents, parents, kids- all enjoyed the trip. Anthony shared his knowledge and the drive was interesting. We had a great day!
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Nancyno8073jn
Oct 26, 2023
Amazing - This tour was amazing and a must do for anyone visiting Greece. It is a bit of a drive from Athens but definitely worth the trip. Our driver, Nasos, was wonderful. He has a detailed and thorough knowledge of the site. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. I highly recommend this tour company, and be sure to request Nasos as your driver!
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Ruth_lcl
Oct 13, 2019
Ancient Olympia Private Tour From Athens - The private tour by Olive Sea Travel is excellent! It was a great way to end our 14-day Greece holiday. Highly recommend the trip to Ancient Olympia. It is such a massive, awesome archaelogical site! Get the combined ticket that include admission to the 2 museums - it's well worth it. And do race down the 600 ft track at the stadium when you get there! Super fun!
A special mention on Yannis, our tour guide. He is so warm, friendly and accommodating. Despite the long drive from Athens, it was never boring as we could chat with Yannis and learn from him much about Greece. Thanks Yannis for suggesting the little village (can't recall the name) you brought us for lunch. Such a peaceful village and cosy family restaurant. Great food and good value! --(Ruth, Karen and KC from Singapore)
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Arundhati_k
Dec 1, 2018
Ancient Olympics - We had a private tour from Athens anf the drive itself was scenic. We could see the Corinth canal and the seat of Ancient Olympics. The two museums are a must see.
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