Ancient Olympia Full-Day Private Tour from Athens
With this full-day private tour to Ancient Olympia and Corinth Canal you will be able to see something more than Athens. As Greeks say, Greece is not just Athens, and in this case, this is more than true. Visit the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, home to both the ancient Olympics and today's Olympic Games. It is where history began and it holds so much more than just historic landmarks. The temple of Zeus remains today as an ode to ancient Greece's rich history. Make your way past row upon row of columns and past the iconic stadium where athletes competed in Olympic games for over a thousand years until you reach the Temple of Hera, a towering structure with an ancient history of her own.
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Ancient Olympia Full-Day Private Tour from Athens
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What's included in Ancient Olympia Full-Day Private Tour from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Athens
Your driver will pick you up from Athens and it will take an hour to reach your first stop, Corinth Canal.
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
Travel time from Corinth Canal to Ancient Olympia is 2,5 hours. The archaeological site held over 70 significant buildings, and ruins of many of these survive. Of special interest to Greeks of all times is the Pelopion, the tomb of the quasi-mythical king, ancestor of the Atreids, the two kings who led their domains to war against Troy. The Peloponnesus is named for Pelops. The tomb suggests that he may not have been entirely mythical.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- English speaking professional driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site and Museums (12€ per adult)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- Your personal driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or at the point you prefer.
- Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Hats, sunglasses and suntan lotion are highly recommended during summer months.
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In case of a hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby. In case of an apartment, he will be waiting for you at the entrance of the building.
