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Private Olympia Day Tour from Athens to Explore Ancient Ruins
Athens
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 on a private day tour from Athens, designed at your own relaxed pace. Leaving the city behind, you will make a scenic stop at the Corinth Canal before journeying into the lush valley of the Peloponnese. Walk the sacred grounds of Ancient Olympia, where athletes once competed for pure glory, and marvel at world-class ancient masterpieces inside the Archaeological Museum. Beyond the history, this journey connects you with the authentic heart of the region. Enjoy a leisurely traditional Greek lunch (optional) in a local village, where the food is honest, the wine is local, and the pace slows down the way it should. With a private luxury vehicle and...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 Bottle of water / person
Olive Oil & Wine Experience at Flea Market
Pick up & Drop off from your hotel in Athens
Private transportation & English speaking driver
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Itinerary
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Athens
Pick-up from Your Hotel
Your private driver will meet you at your hotel at 08:00 and transfer you comfortably to Ancient Olympia - one of the most sacred sites in the ancient world.
4 hours
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Corinth Canal
After approximately one hour on the road, we make a scenic stop at the Corinth Canal - a breathtaking feat of engineering that separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese. Take your photos, enjoy a coffee, and take in the view before we continue our drive through Patras and into the valley of Olympia.
15 minutes
3
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Steps from the ruins, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia houses some of the finest sculptures in Greece. Stand before the Hermes of Praxiteles, the Nike of Paionios, and treasures from the sacred precinct of the Altis spanning from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period. Few museums in Greece reward a slow visit as much as this one.
1 minute
4
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Olympia is where the Olympic Games were born in 776 BC - a moment that united the Greek world every four years in the spirit of competition, truce, and shared humanity. Here, you will walk the sacred ground of the Altis: the Temple of Zeus, once home to the gold and ivory statue considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the Temple of Hera, among the oldest monumental temples in Greece; the Bouleuterion; and the original Stadium where athletes competed for glory, not gold.
1 hour
5
Olympia
Next, immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to a market partnered with the Association of Agriculture. Discover the unique flavors and qualities of Greece’s famous olive oil, renowned worldwide for its excellence. Enjoy a delightful tasting of olive oils and iconic Greek olives, paired with free samples of superb local wines cultivated in the region for centuries. This experience offers a true taste of the Mediterranean Diet, celebrating health, tradition, and the rich culinary heritage of Greece, making your tour both memorable and delicious.
30 minutes
6
Athens
Return to Athens & Hotel Drop-off
With a day full of memories, ancient history, and local flavours, you can relax in the comfort of your private luxury vehicle on the scenic drive back. Your driver will bring you safely back to Athens and drop you off directly at your hotel doorstep at approximately 19:30.
4 hours
Private Olympia Day Tour from Athens to Explore Ancient Ruins
Athens
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Experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games on a private day tour from Athens, designed at your own relaxed pace. Leaving the city behind, you will make a scenic stop at the Corinth Canal before journeying into the lush valley of the Peloponnese. Walk the sacred grounds of Ancient Olympia, where athletes once competed for pure glory, and marvel at world-class ancient masterpieces inside the Archaeological Museum. Beyond the history, this journey connects you with the authentic heart of the region. Enjoy a leisurely traditional Greek lunch (optional) in a local village, where the food is honest, the wine is local, and the pace slows down the way it should. With a private luxury vehicle and...
