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Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Why this tour? To experience the birthplace of the most important athletic event of all times, the Olympic Games but also authentic Greece, from a local point of view. A full-day trip to the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece; Ancient Olympia the “Valley of Gods”. For exploring the Peloponnese which retains a great deal of authenticity and combines diverse natural landscapes, major cultural landmarks, and is ideal for road trips like this tour. You, as a visitor of Olympia, will have a chance to run down the original Olympic track and visit the museum. The Olympic Games were held at this location every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Our special moments in this tour include authentic lunch & drinks for which this peninsula is famous with its locally-grown delicacies. An important part of all our tours. To enjoy a great site at a beautiful location with our personalized service from a very likable tour leader.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled Water
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Traditional Greek lunch at a special non touristy location - your drive's/guide's treat and always an important part of the tour
- Private driver and brand new vehicles only (2020-22)
- Non-smoking driver/guide and vehicle
What's not
- Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens area (subject to additional costs)
- Entrance fees to the site
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE to guide you inside the archeological sites(optional)
- Shopping/touristy stops unless specifically required by the passenger/s
- Gratuites (optional)
Itinerary
Olympia hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium, and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
You will also visit the world-famous Olympia museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the marble temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the famous Hermes carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
LUNCH & DRINKS like Greeks: Ideally, we will enjoy lunch and drinks (ALL INCLUDED) next to a beach with a sea view and surrounded by local Greeks. This will be a 100% Greek lunch away from anything you would call "touristy"!
Optional (and time permitting): The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth 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.
Drop off will be right at your hotel in Athens.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- EUDAIMONIA Tours & Experiences
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Athens
- Its from-price is 63% above the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 360 of 926.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Athens
Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.
The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.
Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.
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