Enjoy a tour through the land that was host to the ancient Olympiads, home to the games held to honor the Olympian Gods. This tour, along with your own driver and transfer service, will allow you to discover Greece's fascinating history.

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup optional: From the lobby of your hotel or outside your apartment in Athens or Piraeus. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Private group

Highlights

Uncover the true essence of the Olympic Games
Explore the magnificent temple dedicated to Zeus
Visit Olympia, a place that originated great ideas

Full description

Start your tour with a visit to the Corinth Canal, a site of utmost historical significance. Enjoy a brief 15 minute stop here and take plenty of pictures whilst you have a refreshing beverage. Next, continue your travels to Ancient Olympia, where you will get to stop and discover with your driver for around 5 hours. During your time here, you will get to visit some of ancient Greece's most iconic landmarks, such as the Archaeological Site of Olympia, the Philippeion, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, the Museum of the Olympic Games and the Archimedes Museum. Whilst in the city of Olympia, your driver will be able to suggest a delicious, traditional Greek tavern for you to stop and have lunch.

Includes

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Hotel, apartment, airport or port pickup and drop off service

Licensed tour guide (optional with extra cost)
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

The 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 most of your questions about the places you visit with this tour

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Our driver George exceeded our expectations and truly went above and beyond to make the trip a memorable experience. The entire ride to Olympia he told us historic facts about the surrounding areas and we even got to make stops along the way. It was very comfortable, personalized, and a lot of fun. 10/10 recommend!

May 7, 2022

From Athens: Full-Day Private Round Trip to Ancient Olympia

From Athens: Full-Day Private Round Trip to Ancient Olympia

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