Olympic Birthplace: Ancient Greece's Legacy

Discover Ancient Olympia’s awe-inspiring ruins and breathtaking sculptures. Experience Greece’s soul and history in this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Corinth Canal - The journey begins at the Corinth Canal, a remarkable waterway completed in 1890, though its conception dates back to 602 BC. The view from this location is truly stunning.
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia - Known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games, this site hosted the games from 776 BC to 393 AD, spanning 12 centuries of…
What's Included
  • Towels for the beach
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Ticket for the archaeological site of Olympia
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The birthplace of the Olympic Games, the stadium that hosted the games from 776 BC until 393 AD, represents 12 centuries of glory, honor, and victory. The helmet of General Miltiades, who defeated the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, is a testament to this history.
The Byzantine Monastery of Saint John, dating back to the 12th century, still…

Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Caleb_t
Jul 8, 2023
Fun Day Trip to Olympia - This tour was wonderful, it had a great guide and itinerary. It is a long day to do all the way from Athens, but it is worth it if you are passionate about Greek history. I would highly recommend.
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Imckinlay
Jun 15, 2023
A great day trip from Athens! - We had a fantastic time on this trip! Anastasios is a great guide and so knowledgable about all the places we visited. It would have been very hard for us to visit these sites by ourselves and it was the most reasonable price we found so it’s good value for money. The swimming was also a nice touch at the end and was refreshing after walking around ancient Olympia. Would highly recommend if you have spare time in Athens!
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Kathleen_f
Apr 2, 2022
Great trip - Long drive but great reward to see the Olympic stadium. Pan was a great guide and took us to a seaside restaurant that was the best meal I had in Greece.
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Cedric_b
Oct 17, 2021
Good experience - It was a special trip with a great guide and excellent companion. I would recommend visiting with a small party despite the extra cost. It meant better interaction with the guide and a chance to develop a relationship with someone new.
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Marka3208fz
Mar 11, 2021
Beyond my expectations! - If you are wondering whether or not to book, go for it! You will have made the right decision. And above all, you will come away understanding the deeper meanings of Greek Antiquity. I couldn't have had this experience on my own and the host was very informative and kind. It was certainly beyond all my expectations during my holiday in Athens.
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Aliapakos
Mar 11, 2021
A great day! - Our day with Pan was magical. I'm still awestruck that we fit so many things into one day. Pan was extra attentive and aware of our needs and just the perfect, perfect host. His passion for history is infectious and his storytelling really makes a difference to how you view the places you will go on this trip. There is the mythological side and the reality side and everything he discusses has balance between the two. All three of us who spent the day with Pan feel the same - it was the best decision we made for our trip to Athens.
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Ldstravel
Jul 7, 2021
overpriced - Basically this was just a ride to Olympia and back, not really worth over $200 per person. There were no snacks, you paid for everything you did and from what I could tell, there was no entrance fee to the beach. When we reached olympia we were told to go pay for our tickets and then he would meet us at the exit. Beach towels were not in good condition and were carried in a plastic grocery bag. We could have rented a car and gone on our own for $500 less. Pan was a nice man and answered our questions if we had them but this tour is way overpriced.
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From $813 (Per Group)
up to 7 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).