• Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth with the Ionian Sea. It separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece by cutting through the narrow Corinthian Isthmus, effectively turning the peninsula into an island. The canal, dug at sea level without locks, is 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) long and only 21.4 meters (70 feet) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. The best views of the canal and its steep limestone walls are from above, where you can also watch boats navigate the narrow passage below.

• Olympia - Olympia was a revered site that drew worshippers from across the ancient world. From the 8th century BC, its religious festivals were linked to the Sacred Olympic Truce, respected throughout Greece following an agreement between the Spartan Lykourgos and the King of Elis, Iphitos. By the 5th century BC, Olympia had become a hub for the exchange of ideas, attracting numerous thinkers and influential figures.

• Archaeological Museum of Olympia - Located in Olympia, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of Greece’s foremost museums, managed by the Ministry of Culture and Sports and directed by Georgia Chatzi since 2009. Opened in 1882, it was the first museum in Greece outside Athens. The museum showcases finds from the area, including the site of the Ancient Olympic Games, with artifacts ranging from prehistoric times to the Roman era. Key exhibits include Hermes and the Infant Dionysus (attributed to Praxiteles), items from the Temple of Zeus, the Nike of Paionios, and an oenochoe that belonged to Phidias. Its extensive bronze collection is among the world’s most significant.

• Archaeological Site of Olympia - The site once housed over 70 important buildings, many of which remain as ruins. Of particular interest is the Pelopion, the tomb of the semi-mythical king Pelops, ancestor of the Atreids, the two kings who led their realms in the Trojan War. The Peloponnesus is named after Pelops, and his tomb suggests he may have been more than just a myth.

• Museum of the Olympic Games - The ancient Olympic Games were a series of athletic contests among city-state representatives and one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece. Held in honor of Zeus, the games were believed to have started in 776 BC and took place every four years, or Olympiad, a term that became a unit of time in historical records. The games continued under Roman rule in the 2nd century BC, with the last recorded event in AD 393 during Emperor Theodosius I’s reign. However, archaeological evidence suggests some games persisted beyond this date, possibly ending under Theodosius II, potentially linked to a fire that destroyed the temple of Olympian Zeus during his rule.

• Private transportation
• On-board WiFi
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia 2023
• Airbnb/Hotel/Airport/Port Pick up - drop off
• Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites
• The driving from to Ancient Olympia is at least 3 hours and 30 minutes

• The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

Olympia is the home of the original Olympic games.Spend the day at ancient Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage.Visit ancient Olympia and the Corinth Canal without the bustle of a shared-group tour on this private day trip from Athens. Traveling by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stop to view the rock-cut Corinth Canal, built in 1893. Then, travel into the Peloponnese to explore the birthplace of the Olympics independently, seeing the athletes’ training areas and crumbled temples and stadium where competitions were held from the 8th century BC. Explore the grounds independently to view the ruined temples. Family-friendly tour with flexible itinerary and personal driver.

• Travel time from Athens to Ancient Olympia is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.