"A Day in Ancient Olympia:The Cradle of the Olympics Games"
Overview
Your private tour will start from Athens and drive you through a scenic and beautiful landscape to the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, a narrow passage carved between two seas, where the power of nature meets human ingenuity. The Corinth Canal connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf in the Aegean Sea.
Time for a break and some amazing photos.
From there, the journey leads to Ancient Olympia, the legendary birthplace of the Olympic Games, where the ruins, the stadium, and the sacred temples still carry the spirit of ancient athletes. There you will visit both the archaeological site and choose between the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the Olympic Games. You will visit the Temple of Zeus, Pelopion, the stadium and the Temple of Hera.
Afterall this knowledge bet that you get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch. It's up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation - Tour
- Lunch
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
Meeting and Pickup
The guide driver will be happy to pick you up from any location you prefer — whether it is a hotel (where they will be waiting for you at the reception), an Airbnb, the Port of Piraeus (meeting you right outside your cruise ship with a sign displaying your name), or a metro or bus station. Simply provide us with the exact address or meeting point when you make your booking. If, for any reason, you are unable to locate your driver, please contact the emergency number shown on your voucher. Additionally, one day before your tour, we will send you the driver’s full contact details so you can reach them directly if needed.
What To Expect
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Isthmus of Corinth
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Olympia (pass by)
Archaeological Site of Olympia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Stadium at Olympia (pass by)
Statue Of Zeus At Olympia (pass by)
Temple of Hera (pass by)
Philippeion (pass by)
Ancient Gymnasium (pass by)
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Olympic Games
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
- Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the “A Day in Ancient Olympia:The Cradle of the Olympics Games”?
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Activity code: C-129232P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge).
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats.
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- WiFi on board.
- Mobile Chargers.
- Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private transportation - Tour.
- Lunch.
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia.
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the "A Day in Ancient Olympia:The Cradle of the Olympics Games" is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for “A Day in Ancient Olympia:The Cradle of the Olympics Games” will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
- Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
- English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
- WiFi on board
- Mobile Chargers
- Assistance with purchasing Skip-the-Line tickets (customer covers ticket cost)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation - Tour
- Lunch
- Airport Pick Up & drop-off
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
- Flexible Pick-Up Times - Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
- Hourly Extensions - Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.
- Ticket prices for archaeological sites vary depending on the season, either winter or summer
- Operated by a business
