Ancient Olympia Private Day Tour
ID: GYG862608-1360395
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Country: Greece
Country: Greece
Duration: 11:00 hours
Description
Explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the countryside of the Peloponnese peninsula on a day trip from Athens. Walk across the Corinth Canal and visit the village of Ancient Olympia.
Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the countryside of the Peloponnese Peninsula on a full-day tour from Athens. Drive along the coast, see Greek seaside villages, and the island of Salamis. Walk across the Corinth Canal and explore the ancient site of Olympia.
Begin with a drive along the coast, passing through highways and local streets providing you with a view of the Ionian Sea from the western coast. See the island of Salamis, where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Stop at the Corinth Canal, which was eventually opened in 1892, separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Walk across a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal up close.
Continue to the village of Ancient Olympia, one of the largest sites in Greece. Explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walk through the site and pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaestra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus, and end up at the Stadium where the Greeks competed for glory and spiritual elevation every four years.
Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the countryside of the Peloponnese Peninsula on a full-day tour from Athens. Drive along the coast, see Greek seaside villages, and the island of Salamis. Walk across the Corinth Canal and explore the ancient site of Olympia.
Begin with a drive along the coast, passing through highways and local streets providing you with a view of the Ionian Sea from the western coast. See the island of Salamis, where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.
Stop at the Corinth Canal, which was eventually opened in 1892, separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Walk across a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal up close.
Continue to the village of Ancient Olympia, one of the largest sites in Greece. Explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walk through the site and pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaestra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus, and end up at the Stadium where the Greeks competed for glory and spiritual elevation every four years.
Highlights
- Walk across a pedestrian bridge and admire the Corinth Canal up close
- See the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus
- Pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaestra, the workshop of Phidias, and the Stadium
- Drive along the coast and see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis
- Visit the village of Ancient Olympia, one of the largest sites in Greece
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The driver is not licensed to accompany you inside the archaeological sites.
The tour is private, so it will be flexible and customized upon your needs
The tour is private, so it will be flexible and customized upon your needs
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.