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Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens
Athens, Greece, Europe
$763.24
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Overview
The Peloponnese tour offers a unique chance to visit one of the peninsula's major historical sites in just one day. Experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games and walk the track once graced by ancient athletes.
- 🏖️ Drive along the picturesque coast, passing Greek seaside villages and the historic island of Salamis, site of the famous naval battle between Athenians and Persians.
- 🌉 First stop at the Corinth Canal, opened in 1892, where you can walk across a pedestrian bridge and admire the stunning views; bungee jumping may be available on select days.
- 🏛️ Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, home to the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, where you will see the Gymnasium, Palaistra, workshop of Phidias, and the iconic Stadium.
- 🗿 Explore the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, featuring the renowned "Hermes of Praxiteles" statue and tools used by Phidias, creator of the gold ivory statue of Zeus.
- 🏺 Discover the Museum of the Olympic Games, housing 463 ancient works that chronicle the history of the Olympic Games from the 2nd millennium BC to the 5th century AD.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local village, reflecting on your journey through ancient history.
- 🚐 Transport provided by a private vehicle with hotel, Airbnb, or port pick-up and drop-off included for your convenience.
- 💧 Complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout the tour.
- 👩🏫 Licensed tour guide available upon request for an additional cost of €390, depending on availability.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible transportation options available, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests, including those with infants and small children.
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Private Tour [Eng]
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Bottled water
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Licensed Tour guide on request - depending on availability (Additional cost- 390 €)
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Corinth CanalBegining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).
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Archaeological Site of OlympiaWe 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.
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Archaeological Museum of OlympiaThe 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”.
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Museum of the Olympic GamesThe 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 2nd 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.
- We will drive back to Athens. (pass by)
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Ancient Olympia Private Tour from Athens
Athens, Greece, Europe
$763.24
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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