Experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games with ease on this private tour. Depart from Katakolon port or your hotel in the area of Katakolon/Olympia in a private vehicle and English speaking driver. During the tour you will drive to Ancient Olympia, but you can also customize the tour and augment your experience choosing some unique extra activities, such as a visit at a real olive oil press, a visit at a local winery, a beach getaway etc.
- Hassle-free port/hotel pickup - Travel comfortably in a private vehicle - Take time to explore Ancient Olympia independently - Augment your experience with an addon experience
Highlights
4 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Combined entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Olympia
Gratuities
Cost of extra selected activity (if any)
Meeting Points
Departure
Katakolo Port
We will meet the guests by the blue sign that reads JOHN LATSIS PORT at Katakolon. Alternatively we can start the tour from any hotel in the area.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games with ease on this private tour. Depart from Katakolon port or your hotel in the area of Katakolon/Olympia in a private vehicle and English speaking driver. During the tour you will drive to Ancient Olympia, but you can also customize the tour and augment your experience choosing some unique extra activities, such as a visit at a real olive oil press, a visit at a local winery, a beach getaway etc.
- Hassle-free port/hotel pickup - Travel comfortably in a private vehicle - Take time to explore Ancient Olympia independently - Augment your experience with an addon experience
Highlights
4 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Combined entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Olympia
Gratuities
Cost of extra selected activity (if any)
Meeting Points
Departure
Katakolo Port
We will meet the guests by the blue sign that reads JOHN LATSIS PORT at Katakolon. Alternatively we can start the tour from any hotel in the area.
Return
Itinerary
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
You will see among other things the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Phillipion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
1 hour
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Archaeological Museum of Olympia
You will see among other things bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus
