Private Full Day Tour to Ancient Olympia with Flexible Options

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SILVER PACKAGE / STANDRD SEDAN

2 Adults x $873.97

$1,747.94

Approx Total

$1,747.94

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

GOLD PACKAGE / INCLUDES LUNCH

2 Adults x $1,055.04

$2,110.08

Approx Total

$2,110.08

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

PLATINUM / LUNCH & GUIDE

2 Adults x $1,380.55

$2,761.10

Approx Total

$2,761.10

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

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
PLATINUM PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes. Traditional Greek Lunch. Expert Guide
GOLD PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes. Traditional Greek Lunch
SILVER PACKAGE: Luxury Class Mercedes.
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

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).

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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 Read more ▼

Itinerary

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 minutes
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.

1 hour 30 minutes
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.

1 hour
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 minutes
Rion-Antirion 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 minutes

Additional Info

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.

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An amazing day

Published on Sep, 2023

Our driver Vasilissis who was very knowledgeable and very informative on our was very instinctive in determining our needs on a very long trip to Olympia. His recommendations for a lunch was wonderful Great food at reasonable prices. Ellena was our tour guide through the museum and site She was absolutely brilliant Depth of knowledge was extraordinary. Her inclusion of an 11 year in her presentation was fabulous making her more interested in what she saw and being able to retain a high level of new knowledge. Thank you both you made our day very special

Vasilis, our driver, made this experience worth it

Published on Sep, 2021

So it is important to note that Olympia is a VERY long ways from Athens. Nearly four hours one way. Olympia is also 120 degrees in the shade. The ruins are...ruined, but the sculptures of Nike and Hermes do make the looooong drive there somewhat worth it. We are Olympics junkies so this was a bucket list for us, but this isn't a place we will visit again. With that being said, our driver, Vasilis, made the experience incredible. He picked us up in this beautiful Mercedes, he had water for us, PRINGLES (our fav), and of course fed us a ton of Grecian history on our way to/from Olympia. We took a different route on the way home so we were able to stop by the Cornith Canal, which was super cool. This was our second and last day with Vasilis and I have to say, after he dropped us off I cried A LOT, even my husband was a bit emotional. He made our super quick trip to Athens really really special and magical.

A wonderful day in Peloponnese

Published on May, 2021

It was a great experience: we saw also the Corinthian Canal and the Isthmus, drived through Peloponnese and walked in Ancient Olympia. Our driver Yiannis is highly professional, a good guide and a friendly host. He knows everything about Greece and its history.

Vasilis

Published on Aug, 2019

Our guide was the best we have ever had with Viator. He was knowledgeable and informative and had a great way of sharing his knowledge and love of his country.

On this tour, you get to see the...

Published on Apr, 2018

On this tour, you get to see the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, including the Olympic stadium. You actually get to walk out into the stadium and even run where the ancient Olympic athletes once competed. You can also see the ruins of the gymnasium, where the athletes trained. In the museum, you get to see the pediments of the Temple of Zeus. You can see pictures in books, but there is really nothing like seeing these things in person. My tip for travelers is: dont miss this experience!

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