From Athens: Full-Day Private Round Trip to Ancient Olympia Athens or Piraeus Hotel/Apartment Pickup
ID: GYG374546-673931
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
Highlights
- Uncover the true essence of the Olympic Games
- Explore the magnificent temple dedicated to Zeus
- Visit Olympia, a place that originated great ideas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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
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
You are required to bring and wear a mask
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.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
