Private Day Tour of Ancient Olympia from Athens: The Legendary Home of the Olympian Games

Embark on a private day tour from Athens to Ancient Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympian Games. Uncover the essence of the Games and explore the important archaeological site.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
  • Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ancient Olympia, the venue that hosted the age-old Olympiads, a tribute to the Olympian Gods, serves as a significant among the world’s key archaeological spots. It’s the central celebration site in olden Greece that attracts countless tourists worldwide, who delve into the authentic spirit and objective of the Games, aimed at drawing out the…

Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy

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

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Erica_f
Oct 11, 2024
Fun day at Olympia - So grateful for our amazing driver, Greg. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we drove through. He went above and beyond and gave us ponchos since there was a chance of rain. This isn’t a guided tour so you are paying for the drive there and back and lunch, but it was well worth it to not have to deal with the traffic and just enjoy the experience.
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Brendakg3615il
Oct 1, 2024
A sight worth visiting - The excursion was made special because of our gracious driver, Costa. We received extra historical facts en route. Costa is very attentive, set a good pace & made good timing for the tour. Ancient Olympia is one of the many marvels of historical importance. Probably could have benefited from a guide, but waking the sight was fine for us. Enjoyed a nice lunch at Ambrosia Restaurant, located on site. Costa took us to the Olympic Stadium in Athens before returning us to our hotel. Very nice experience!
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Onair774284
Sep 26, 2024
Olympia - My wife and I went to Olympia from by the Athens airport for a one day trip. Our driver was Costandino. The trip is 3.5 hours each way. Costa made the trip go by quick as he was knowledgeable in Greek myth, Greek history and knowledge of each area we passed through. He also has knowledge of American film and rock music. His renditions of famous phrases from movies were as good as any Americans. We had a great time. Olympia was amazing also. Costa also put us on a good restaurant that had great dolmades. I highly recommend Costa as a tour driver.
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Sean
Sep 14, 2024
Olympia Adventure - What an incredible day trip with George! Our car ride proved to be the perfect Greek history lesson. It was quite a long day, but George allowed down time and exploring throughout, which was ideal when spacing out the day. Olympia is absolutely worth the journey and the drive west is essentially the best way to see the beautiful mainland of Greece. Can’t recommend enough!
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Fran_oislo7456ah
Sep 12, 2024
Olympia mémorable - What a great tour, great service with Nickolas, it was a great day, the scenic view was also prt of the tour, and ot was a must see.
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Lisa_c
Aug 24, 2024
Great Choice - Fantastic day trip. Nick was great! Amazing sites including the canal and Olympia and the museum. Recommended for sure. As a plus get a guide
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Lisa
Aug 23, 2024
Great Tour! - We had a wonderful day. Would highly recommend this private tour. Nicolas was great! We very much enjoyed this part of our trip.
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Leannec100
Aug 22, 2024
Day out to Olympia - Spiros was an excellent driver and guide for our day to Olympia. Very comfortable trip and we learnt a lot about Greece. We also stopped at the Corinth canal which is a must.
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Z2069mgcharlotteg
Jul 16, 2024
10/10 drivers! - Had two wonderful trips with Spyros and Fotis. Very knowledgeable and made the journeys very comfortable and enjoyable for the whole family :)
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John_f
Sep 11, 2024
Olympia - Drive was longer than expected..I will not comment on the rest of the trip as it was uneventful for the price paid.
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