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Private Day Tour of Ancient Olympia from Athens: The Legendary Home of the Olympian Games

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Isthmia

Embark on a private day tour from Athens to Ancient Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympian Games. Uncover the essence of the Games and explore the important archaeological site.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
On-board WiFi
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
In-vehicle air conditioning
Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
Gratuities

Additional Information

Ancient Olympia, the venue that hosted the age-old Olympiads, a tribute to the Olympian Gods, serves as a significant among the world’s key archaeological spots. It’s the central celebration site in olden Greece that attracts countless tourists worldwide, who delve into the authentic spirit and objective of the Games, aimed at drawing out the participants’ finest abilities.

Nested within the grand temple paying homage to Zeus, lays the renowned gold and ivory statue of the deity. It’s a masterpiece of the artist Phidias, clinching a spot among the seven wonders of the ancient world. Since the 9th century BC, Olympia has been a hallowed location drawing devotees from diverse areas of the ancient world. From the 8th century BC, Olympia’s festivities became synonymous with the Sacred Olympic Truce, respected across the Greek region. By the 5th century BC, Olympia transformed into a hub of idea-sharing, attracting scores of intellectuals to engage in intellectual exchanges.

Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.

Location

Corinth Canal

Cancellation Policy

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

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Meghnasha

Jun 1, 2024

Ancient Olympia - where it all began - Ancient Olympia is a testament to the intelligence and tenacity of human beings. It’s beautifully preserved and every stone tells a story. The museums are not to be missed either. Our guide Fotis guided us expertly with very interesting stories and facts. He did not overwhelm us with too much information.