Ancient Olympia Full day Private Guided Tour From Athens
About This Tour
Travel from Athens into the Peloponnese on a private full-day journey to Ancient Olympia, one of Greece’s most important archaeological and religious sites. Alo...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Olympia · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.; Please indicate the hotel name during the booking. If you stay in an apartment please indicate the full street address and postal code. For airport and port arrivals please notice that our representative will wait for you outside of the arrivals terminal, holding a sign with your name.
About Corinth
Corinth
On the edge of the deep blue Gulf of Corinth, this city in the shadow of an ancient acropolis offers fresh seafood and salt-sprayed bars. Engage a local guide to help navigate the history and food.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned luxury vehicles
- Official Guide at destination
- Entrance fees at the archeological site of Ancient Olympia
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Pick up and begging your tour. First stop at the famous Corinth Canal. Strech your legs and take photos of the breathtaking views of Corinth Canal which connect the Aegean Sea and the Ionian SeaArrival at the archeological site of Ancient Olympia.Take a first lookat the lush, green landscape to feel the place which became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the many buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games.The Classical Temple of Zeus and the earlier Temple of Hera dominate the area. East of the Altis lies the stadium where the Olympic Games were held. South of the stadium was the hippodrome.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
