Embark on a private tour of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the archaeological site and immerse yourself in the rich history and mythology of ancient Greece. Perfect for groups of up to 11 people.
Embark on a private tour of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the archaeological site and immerse yourself in the rich history and mythology of ancient Greece. Perfect for groups of up to 11 people.
- Corinth Canal - We leave Athens by crossing the highway to Corinth. The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects mainland Greece to Peloponnese, while the canal drilled across it connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf, thus connecting the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. The length of of the Isthmus is about 6 kilometers…
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Corinth Canal - We leave Athens by crossing the highway to Corinth. The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects mainland Greece to Peloponnese, while the canal drilled across it connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf, thus connecting the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. The length of of the Isthmus is about 6 kilometers and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal has been drilled (1880 to 1893).
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Lagadia Resort - We make our way towards western Peloponnese. The second stiop will be at “Langadia” which is a mountain village.The landscape offers a wonderful view of this region.
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Archaeological Site of Olympia - Olympia is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Greece. In western Peloponnese, in the “Valley of Gods”, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. You have the option to visit the archeological site. The site of Olympia,has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worshiping of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary of gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C. When you return you can have lunch at a typical local restaurant .
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
The highly revered sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the origin of the Olympic Games, is nestled in the ‘Valley of Gods’ in western Peloponnese. There is an option available to explore this archaeological site. Olympia, the site, carries a rich history dating back to prehistoric ages. During the 10th century BC, it evolved into a pivotal site for the worship of Zeus.
The highly revered sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the origin of the Olympic Games, is nestled in the ‘Valley of Gods’ in western Peloponnese. There is an option available to explore this archaeological site. Olympia, the site, carries a rich history dating back to prehistoric ages. During the 10th century BC, it evolved into a pivotal site for the worship of Zeus.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.