- The tour is available all year round and can be scheduled at any time that is convenient for you.
One day Private Tour to Ancient Olympia....
10 Hours: Experience a 10-hour private tour to Olympia from Athens, where you'll visit an UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, one of the most revered athletic events in Ancient Greece. You'll also get to enjoy a visit to a local honey farm, where you can relax in the gardens while sipping a glass of fresh juice or a cup of Greek coffee with a hand-made quince spoonful sweet.
During the tour, you'll explore the Temple of Zeus, which once held a gold and ivory statue of the father of Gods, crafted by the renowned Phidias and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You'll also walk around the Palestra and Gymnasium, once used by thousands of male athletes, and enter the Stadium from the crypt to transport yourself to another era and feel the excitement of the athletes running around the Stadion and the cheers of the fans! Later on, you can visit the Archaeological Museum and the village of Olympia for lunch. The tour lasts for about 9-10 hours and promises an unforgettable experience.
Location
- Canal of Corinth: Experience the best of Ancient Greece on a private tour from Athens to Olympia. Our driver will meet you at your hotel at 08:30 hrs. and drive you to Ancient Olympia. After about an hour's drive, we will reach the Corinth Canal, where we will make a short stop for photos. From there, we'll continue along the highway to Patras, a significant commercial and passenger port of Greece, before finally reaching the village of Olympia, which grew to become the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece.
- Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all of antiquity. Starting from 776 B.C., Greeks across the known world would be united every four years, suspending all hostilities to take part in these games in the true spirit of sportsmanship. On our tour, we'll walk around the site and admire the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the gold and ivory statue of the god and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We'll also visit the Temple of Hera, one of the oldest monumental temples of Greece.
- Museum: After completing our visit to the site, we'll head to the nearby archaeological museum, which houses art masterpieces such as the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios, as well as finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period.
- Honey farm: Next, we'll spend some free time in the village of Olympia for shopping or lunch before we visit a local honey farm. Under the shade of the trees, we'll enjoy coffee, juice, and hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations. The owner of the farm will explain how village people made their living, then and now, on the same land. Through the presentation of beekeeping tools, you will be introduced to the life of bees from ancient times until today.
- In summary, this private tour to Ancient Olympia and the local honey farm is a perfect way to discover the rich history and culture of Greece. Book now and enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience in this beautiful country.
Highlights
- Private tour: Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private tour, customized to your interests and schedule.
- Ancient Olympia: Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games, one of the most important sporting events in ancient Greece, and explore the ruins of the temples, the stadium, and the palestra and gymnasium.
- Local honey farm: Take a break from the ancient history and enjoy a visit to a local honey farm, where you can taste delicious honey-based sweets and learn about beekeeping traditions in Greece.
- Temple of Zeus: Admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, once home to the impressive statue of the father of gods and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Archaeological Museum: Discover ancient Greek art and artifacts, including the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike of Paionios, at the archaeological museum of Olympia.
- Village of Olympia: Take a stroll through the charming village of Olympia, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch, and soak up the local culture and atmosphere.
Inclusions
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- Pick up and drop off from your designated point
- Photo stop at the Canal of Corinth
- Fresh juice, Greek coffee, and handmade quince spoonful sweet "diples"
- Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Licensed Tour Guide (available upon request)
- Entry/Admission - Olympia (12€ per person)
- Meals & personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- The drivers are professional English-speaking drivers with good knowledge of the sites you will visit. They can provide you with general information, but they are not official guides.
- Local guides are recommended for each place to provide you with more in-depth information. Alternatively, you can book a licensed tour guide to accompany you throughout the tour.
- In cooperation with the Luxury Car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr ith a wide selection of brand new cars we offer the following:
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Meet and greet services are available at your hotel in Athens or Airbnb. If you arrive at Athens airport or Piraeus, a representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it
- The tour is customizable to suit your preferences, and can accommodate anywhere from 1 to 36 persons or more.
- Travel insurance is recommended to cover any unexpected events during your trip. Collaboration with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece, is available
- Additional services such as accommodation, private transfers, and luggage storage are available upon request
- 12 euro / person for Olympia
Cancelation Policy
- A 30% payment in advance is required to confirm any booking, but it is fully refundable if a written cancellation is received 4 days prior to the arrival date.
- However, any cancellation or change within 3 days prior to the first day of arrival and/or non-shows will result in full cancellation fees - the total cost of the program.
- Therefore, it is important to provide a written notification of any cancellation or change to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
