- Athens - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
- Corinth Canal - Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.
- Olympia - Olympia village: In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. You will be amazed by the serenic feel that this village creates.
“La Belle Helene enjoying delicious authentic Greek home cooked meals.
Stroll amongst the village shops.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - Temple of Zeus: Dedicated to the god Zeus the Doric temple built in the second quarter of the 5th century BCE was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.
Temple of Hera: Known as Heraion this ancient Archaic Greek temple was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. The temple was built in approximately 590 BCE. In modern times the torch of the Olympic flame is lit in its ruins by the god Apollo.
The Hippodrome and later Stadium: The Hippodrome was a wide flat open area where the starting and finishing line was defined by a pole. Horse and chariot races took place here.
The Palaestra: Built in the 3rd century BC as part of the gymnasium complex it was used to practice boxing, wrestling and jumping.
The Workshop of Pheidias: This is where the great sculptor crafted the gigantic chryselephantine statue of Zeus listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
- Philippeion - Philippeion: The only circular building inside the Altis. One of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedonia after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BCE. The monument was completed by his son Alexander the Great.
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia - The Archeological Museum of Olympia: Exhibits incredible artifacts from the site.
Statue of Zeus: A giant seated figure about 13 m tall. The huge ivory and gold statue was bigger even than that of Athena in the Parthenon.
- Museum of the Olympic Games - The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity: Since 2004 a new museum is in operation. The museum was based on the collection of Georgios Papastefanou who was the first to believe in the possibility of spreading the Olympic Idea and Education through a museum.
- Archimedes Museum - The museum of Archimedes (Mathematician) regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. A unique museum in the center of ancient Olympia dedicated to the “Greatest Mind” of all time. Visitors will have the opportunity to see replicas of his inventions and to interact with them.
- Athens - Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
- Skip-the-line tickets available upon request
- Complimentary on-board WiFi access
- Knowledgeable Tour Drivers, experts in Greek history
- Exclusive Private Tour experience
- Refreshments including bottled water and wipes provided
- Convenient hotel or port pick-up and drop-off service
- Travel in comfort with a private first class vehicle
- Multilingual drivers fluent in English
- Enjoy homemade Greek biscuits
- 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
Marvel at the remarkable Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal), a great feat of modern engineering.
Ignite the Olympic flame at Ancient Olympia, the original site of the iconic Olympic Games.
Tour the Archaeological Museum to witness some of Olympia’s most prized pieces of art and historical artifacts. Notable features of the Museum include the statue from the Temple of Zeus, widely regarded as some of the best surviving examples of ancient Greek sculpture, the 5th century BC Winged Victory by Paiongs, the 4th century BC Hermes of Praxiteles, and a replica of the restored ancient Olympia site.
- Animals or pets allowed
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
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