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Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included

Cruises & Sailing
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600 minutes
English

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.

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Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included

Pickup included

FromNZD $826.87Per Person

What's included in Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Archaeological Site of Olympia

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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

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.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Peloponnese

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"!

Inclusions

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Any Athens hotel or Airbnb. From the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port, or Hydra island at extra cost.

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Ticket Redemption

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Although this tour states "Sales are final" (non-refundable), you can request to cancel even 48 hours before the tour and we'll approve a partial refund of 45% to 75% depending on how early you cancel and the season of the year, in order to compensate for our reservation expenses

Operator

EUDAIMONIA Private Tours