Olympia; An experience that lives since 776 BC in a day tour
Experience this unique private tour by Best Greece Tours that make your vacation extraordinary!The legend of Olympia that lives since the 8th Century BC and gives you a strong flavor of ancient Greece! The city where the very first Olympic Games took place! The Olympic spirit started hear, in ancient Olympia. The Olympic flame lighted and the Olympic games began. Enjoy this private tour visiting the magnificent ruins of ancient Olympia with its athletic training areas, temples of the gods Hera and Zeus and an expanisve Olympic stadium.
Highlights of an experience that lives since 776 BC in a day tour
The breathtaking views of Corinth canal
The first Olympic stadium
The museum of ancient Olympia
The ancient temple of Zeus
A 9 h legendary private tours with scenic landscape
An expert English speaking tour driver
ITINERARY DETAILS
Pass By: Morning drive through Athens and its surroundings passing by the towns of Megara (King Bizas where the Byzantium city “Constantinople” took its name from), Elefsina (Elefsinia mysteries), several resort towns like Ag. Theodoroi, Kineta…, till we reach the famous Corinth Canal!
Duration: 60 Minutes
Corinth Canal
Stop At: Corinth Canal. At Argolis witch is one of the most interesting Greek provinces, travel with us through time for this amazing one day visit in ancient Corinth. The tour opens with a seaside drive passing coastal villages and the island of Salamis (set of the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians). Our first pause the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1894, separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea) to the Corinthian Sea (Ionian Sea). You’ll have time to stretch your legs, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer on some days bungee jumping is an option (if you’re game). Do not forget to capture in your camera the breathtaking view of the narrow pass.
Duration: 15 Minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By: Continue our private tour traveling through the impressive landscape of central and western Peloponnese towards ancient Olympia.
Duration: 180 Minutes
Olympia Temple
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia. We will visit the archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Olympia. This is one of the largest sites in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walking through the site you will pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaistra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus and you will end up at the Stadium where for every four years the Greeks competed for glory and for spiritual elevation honoring their cities.
Duration: 40 Minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia The museum is also quite unique as it includes the renowned statue “Hermes of Praxiteles” with its perfect analogies and tools that belonged to Phidias himself. With the tools he created one of the seven wonders of the world “the gold ivory statue of Zeus”.
Duration: 40 Minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Olympia Museum, Greece
Stop At: Museum of the Olympic Games. The Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games hosts 463 ancient works, from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, and other museums in the Greek territory. The exhibits cover a wide chronological range, from the second millennium BC until the 5th century AD. Ancient exposed in thematic units and through them yperchilietis shows the history of the Olympic games, the longest ancient institution. Apart from ancient art, the visitor has the possibility of detailed information through the rich visual material. After a walking in the footsteps of ancient athletes we will take our lunch at the village and then leave for comfortable drive back to Athens.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Time for Lunch: Free time for lunch (not included) to taste some local dishes! Olympia isn’t very big so there are only a few favorite place for locals hot spot, which features Ilis specialties.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Pass By: will travel back to Athens using the same way. Late arrival at your hotel in Athens.
Duration: 130 Minutes
DEPARTURE | RETURN
Transfer offerd; Travelers pickup/drop off is offered.
Pick up from; We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Athens center and Piraeus cruise port at the cruise ship pier!
Info needed When booking make sure to include the address of your accommodation, or the name of the cruise line and the cruise ship!
Pick up time; We propose to pick you up at 8 am in order to avoid traffic and crowed at the Acropolis.
Drop off; We will drop you off at the same place we have picked you up or at any hotel in Athens center or cruise ship pier!
INCLUDED | EXCLUDED
What is Included
Professional driver with good knowledge of history and culture in Greece
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group
Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple day tours only)
Flexible pick up time on request (proposed 08:00AM)
Free Pick-up from and return to your hotel
Free Pick-up & drop off from Piraeus cruise port
Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with surcharge
First class transport: By Mercedes E-Class or similar; Mercedes minivan or Mercedes minibus according to the size of your party. All new models come with full leather and A/C.
Athens Airport transfer: arranged on request with a surcharge
Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverage
Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Tour Type
Private tour - Shore Excursion
Activity level: Moderate
Departures: Daily
Restrictions
Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic or environmental phenomena!
Guaranteed Departures
Best Greece Tours is proud to be the first in the industry to offer Guaranteed Departures . A guaranteed departure means; There is no minimum number of bookings required on a trip to run and that the tour will definitely operate on the day it is scheduled and will not be cancelled. All guaranteed departures will run except in the event of a natural disaster or other similarly disruptive event that is beyond our control. Our current collection of tours can take you to exciting places in Athens and around the world.
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Importantant information!
Dress: religious and memorial sites: shoulders and knee must be covered.
A voucher will be emailed to you with our contact numbers and all necessary information for your tour.
This is your ticket and proof of purchase. On the day of tour please present a paper voucher in order to redeem your tour/activity.
Itinerary (break-down)Due to the high complexity and uncertainty of contemporary transportation, as well as unexpected situations, the planned itinerary can change at any moment and our choices may be affected by any social, economic or environmental phenomena!
Persons with Disabilities
Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora.
In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
For guests who are full-time wheelchair users a ramp vehicle will be needed. Guests may remain in their wheelchair or scooter for the duration of the excursion. Wheelchair or scooter dimensions are required in order to confirm the correct vehicle!
Wheelchair or small scooter folding type only. (Please note that disabled passengers must be able to board the vehicle independently or with the assistance of those in their party.)
Opening hours & Admission fees
Opening Hours: Summer April 1st to October 31st from 08:00 AM to 07:30 PM
Winter: November 1st to March 31st from 08:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Free admission fees: Children under 18 & Students from E.U.
Reduced admission fees: Citizens of the E.U. aged over 65 & Students from countries outside the E.U.
Free admission days
March 6: In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri
June 5: Environment international day
April 18 : International monuments day
May 18: International museums day
September 27: International tourism day
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
National Holidays
Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September
NOTE: If the first Sunday is a holiday then the second is the free admission day
Holidays in Greece
January 1: closed
January 6: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Shrove Monday: 08:30AM - 03:00 PM
March 25: closed
Good Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Holy Saturday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Easter Sunday: closed
Easter Monday: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
May 1: closed
Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
15 August 15: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
October 28: 08:30 AM- 03:00 PM
December 25 & 26: closed
CANCELLATION POLICY
Sedans; Within 24 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 24 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
Minivan; Within 36 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 36 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
Minibus 10-20 seats; Within 96 hrs of travel 100% fee will apply. Outside of 96 hrs a €2 per person cancellation charge will apply.
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