Corinth Canal and Ancient Olympia: Private Tour

Embark on a private day trip from Athens to Ancient Olympia and the Corinth Canal. Discover the engineering marvel of the Corinth Canal and immerse yourself in the history of the ancient Olympic Games at Olympia.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Athens - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb, or apartment in Athens. Drive to the Isthmus Canal.
  • Corinth Canal - Visit the Isthmus Canal, a significant 19th-century engineering marvel that played a crucial role in Mediterranean trade.
  • Olympia - Olympia village: Located in the western Peloponnese, in the picturesque valley of the…
What's Included
  • Fully Private Tour
  • Transportation by private first class vehicle
  • Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
  • Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water & refreshing wipes
  • Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the ancient Olympia site - 12 eur pp at the site
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (from 40 eur additional cost)
  • Food & Drinks
  • Tips & Gratuities
Additional Information

Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal).
Visit Ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
Witness where the modern Olympic flame is lit by the temple dedicated to the goddess Hera.
Explore the Archaeological Museum, where many of Olympia’s greatest works of art and artifacts are displayed….

Location
Athens
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cottenstroer
Jul 22, 2024
Great Private Tour - An incredible tour. Peter was on-time, a great communicator and made this an amazing experience for my wife and I. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Exactly what we had hoped for with a private tour!
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Kelley
Jul 6, 2024
Monastery - Was amazing our travel agent got us intouch with this service and it was perfect we were just my husband and my self going to family monastery that Tas was able to find and educate us in the area
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Alicials2745rg
Apr 19, 2024
Great experience! - Wonderful experience! Peter was fantastic and very helpful. He went out of his way to help us get pictures! I would recommend booking a guide for inside the museum and ruins at Olympia, but Peter had a great video outlining what the buildings looked like originally for us to watch after visiting. Very interesting experience! Highly recommend!
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Louistw1557ex
Sep 28, 2023
First time at Ancient Olympia! A must see! - Our private tour of the Ancient Olympia archaeological site and museum was an unforgettable experience for us history buffs. Our exceptional driver guide, Yannis, made the day truly remarkable. His deep knowledge and passion for history shone through as he shared fascinating insights throughout the tour, giving us ample time to explore the site at our own pace. To top it off, we enjoyed a delightful lunch at an authentic Greek taverna, savoring the flavors of Greece. As an unexpected bonus, we were treated to a free upgrade to a luxurious Mercedes Van for our journey. This tour was a perfect blend of history, culture, and comfort, and we can't recommend it enough. Thank you, Yannis, for making our day at Ancient Olympia so special!
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Dimitra_k
Sep 26, 2023
Awesome driver, great experience, learnt a lot - This is a lovely and memorable experience Our driver Manos was well versed in history, was fluent in English and made every effort to make sure we had a great time. Manos we cannot thank you enough for all your efforts! Olympia and Isthmus Canal were both amazing and definitely worth the trip
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Brian_l
Sep 22, 2023
Amazing Tour of Ancient Olympia and Corinth Canal - Visiting ancient Olympia was a bucket list experience for me. Seeing (and learning about) the Corinth Canal was an unexpected bonus. Our guide, Yannis, was amazing. Yeah, the ride to and from Athens was a little long, but the stories and history that Yannis shared along the way made the time pass by quickly. I'll be recommending this trip to my friends and family.
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Alice_c
Jun 29, 2023
A long fascinating day with an excellent driver - I wish I had a picture of Basilli, our driver, to share. He was our favorite part of our tour! He spoke enough English to answer our many questions about life in Greece. He patiently waited for our two nieces to bungee jump in the Corinth Canal (and took pictures for us!). It was a long drive to Olympia from Athens where we had lunch at a cafe and wandered the multiple historical and archeological attractions. You could spend many hours taking it all in, but it was very hot outside in late June with little shade. Don’t miss the Archimedes museum just down the street in town for some hands on exploration with the kids. Archimedes was such an amazing mind! Basilli navigated the tight crowded streets in Plaka with a big van (we had 10 people) to bring us almost to our hotel doorstep at the end of the very long day. He was our family for the day, and we were grateful to his family for loaning him to us. :)
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Marksi5191fy
May 11, 2023
Long day but great tour - Yannis was my tour guide. If you are lucky enough to get him, you are I'm great hands. Super knowledgeable, made you feel like family and shared so much great information. It is a long day but we'll worth it and I seriously can't say enough about what a great guide Yannis is. Thank you for a great tour and day.
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Dream63095912744
Apr 3, 2023
Best day in Greece! - Yannis was amazing! His knowledge was outstanding and you could tell he had a passion for history. He could tell the stories in a way that was easily understood and entertaining. He was willing to to answer questions we had whether it was about ancient history, Greek mythology, biblical history or current Greek life and culture. He always made us feel safe and well looked after. Highly recommend.
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Anonymous
May 31, 2023
We had hard time to... - We had hard time to communicate with the driver. He was quiet. When arriving a point, he just let us get off the car and did not say how long we need to spend, what time we come back to the car. He did not explain any of history or any information about the trip.
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).