- The tour is available all year round and can be scheduled at any time that is convenient for you.
Olympia – Private Historical Tour...
10 Hours: Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games on this private Olympia day trip from Athens. Explore the archaeological site, including temples, the ancient stadium, and museum, where stories of gods, athletes, and heroes come alive. Enhance your experience with a visit to a local honey farm, relax in lush gardens, taste fresh honey, and sip traditional Greek coffee.
This full-day private tour combines ancient history, local culture, and scenic beauty, making it perfect for history buffs, families, or travelers seeking a complete Greek experience. Book your exclusive Olympia day trip today and walk in the footsteps of ancient champions!
***If you have a larger group (8 to 36+ passengers) we’d love to assist you
Location
- Pick up: Our driver will meet you at your hotel at 08:30 hrs. and drive you to Ancient Olympia.
- Canal of Corinth: 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.
Highlights
- Private Olympia day tour from Athens
- Explore ancient ruins, temples, and Olympic stadium
- Visit a local honey farm and taste Greek specialties
- Full-day private tour for history and culture lovers
Inclusions
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- Pick up and drop off from your designated point
- Photo stop at the Canal of Corinth
- Visit at local honey farm with local flavors
- Guide & tickets (if option selected)
Exclusions
- 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
- You can cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the scheduled experience for a full refund
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
