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From €418
Private Full Day Tour To Ancient Olympia With Flexible Options
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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).
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 14 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 5 itinerary stops
- 1
Corinth Canal
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
20 min - 2
Olympia
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.
90 min - 3
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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.
60 minAdmission not included - 4
Museum of the Olympic Games
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.
30 minAdmission not included - 5
Charilaos Trikoupis Rio-Antirrio Bridge
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
15 min
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
What's not included
- 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
Good to know
- 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.
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour 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
From €113
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
From €206
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
From €182
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