Private Tour to Ancient Olympia & Temple of Epicurean Apollo

from $819

Duration

8 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

Reviews

(4)

4.4 /5

Private Tour to Ancient Olympia & Temple of Epicurean Apollo

About This Tour

Full Day Trip to Ancient Olympia,temple of Appolo and temple of Epicurian Apollo

Visitors will have the opportunity to see up close the site of the Ancient "Sacred Forrest" which was the name of Ancient Olympia. Built on the North riverbank of Alfeios, it consists one of the greatests World Heritage sites (UNESCO), as well as an icredible natural landscape that evolved to the biggest religious sanctuary of the Ancient World.
Then we'll go to the temple of Epicurian Apollo. At an altitude of 1130 meters between Ilia, Arcadia and Messinia, it resists one of the most important and best preserved monuments of ancient Greece.

What’s Included

Guiding Services
Private Transportation

Bottled water

Snacks.

Also is included a coffee in a local coffee shop.

***In the End of our Tour a Great Souvenir Gift is included.!!***

Destinations

Archaia Olympia

Activities

Language

English, Greek

Themes

Arts / Culture, Bus / Minivan Tours, Luxury and special occasions

Operator

Theodores Travel

Inclusions

Soft drinks,soda,snacks
Liability insurance per person
A chauffeur who provides LOCAL Guiding Services(not licenced guide to accomodate you into monuments)
Mercedes Eclass 1-4pax, Mercedes Benz Minivan 5-8pax, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 9-15pax.
Food & drinks

Exclusions

We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
Tickets for the monuments

Tour Plan

Ancient Olympia
Visitors will have the opportunity to see up close the site of the Ancient "Sacred Forrest" which was the name of Ancient Olympia.
Built on the North riverbank of Alfeios, it consists one of the greatests World Heritage sites (UNESCO), as well as an icredible natural landscape that evolved to the biggest religious sanctuary of the Ancient World.

Like Time Travellers, we are magically transported to the site where the Olympic Games were held, the most important national event of Greeks, which according to tradition and myths began long before 776 B.C. (the official starting date/point) from Pelopa who won in a race track the King of Pissa, Enomao. Older indications of human presence in Ancient Olympia, were discovered the 4rth millenium B.C. to reach its peak period the 5fth century B.C. during which, politics, philosophers and artists were gathered to spread their ideas.

We will visit the Zeus Temple where the 12 meter high, Golden and Ivory Statue of Zeus was exposed (one of the 7 Wonders of the World) we will see the Philippeio: the unique circular construction, a gift to Zeus from the Great Alexander's father (the King Philippos the Second) a temple which was completed by Great Alexander himself. We'll also visit the Ancient Olympic Stadium,the Palaestras (the Athelic Field where wrestlers fight) Hera's Temple, Ancient Olympia's Museum, the recunstructions of the Romans who allowed the conduct of the Games without interruption until they ceased in 393 AC. by the edict of Theodosius I, Emperor of Byzantium.

Temple of Epicurean Apollo
At an altitude of 1130 meters between Ilia, Arcadia and Messinia, it resists one of the most important and best preserved monuments of ancient Greece.
The only one that combines all three architectural rhythms (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) made by the Parthenon architect, Ictino, after suggestion by the priests of the Delphi oracle.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site was dedicated by the Figals to Epicurean Apollo, that is to the assistant and supporter of war and disease.

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller / pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available

Please Note

Infants must not sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***
Please mention to the operator if there are any Health restrictions.
*** 2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)*** a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,aibnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up. c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. The operator will contact the travellers 24h before the tour for the pickup details.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

4.4/5

Wonderful

4 verified reviews

Location (4.25/5)

Amenities (4.25/5)

Services (4.75/5)

Price (4.5/5)

Rooms (4.25/5)

4 Comments

Storm Jones May 23, 2023
4.6
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The drive from Katakolo to Olympia was smooth and gave me a chance to take in the beautiful Greek countryside. Visiting the Temple of Epicurean Apollo was a personal highlight; the structure is stunning and the serenity of the site really allows for reflection. My guide was knowledgeable and shared intriguing stories that brought the ancient history to life, though a bit more time at each site would have enhanced the experience even further.
Oz Fox June 12, 2023
4.4
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Exploring the ancient ruins of Olympia was a highlight for our group, especially standing in awe by the Temple of Apollo, which felt like stepping back in time. Our private tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories that brought the history to life. One suggestion for improvement would be to include a bit more time at the temple for photos; we really wanted to soak in the atmosphere!
Wei Taylor-Brown October 4, 2023
4.4
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We thoroughly enjoyed our private adventure, which allowed us to soak up the rich history and stunning landscapes at a leisurely pace. The temple, with its intricate architecture and serene atmosphere, left us in awe, especially knowing its ties to the epicurean ideals of the past. One small suggestion for improvement would be to offer a bit more time at each site for those of us eager to absorb every detail.
Al Nguyen November 9, 2023
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Our family had an incredible experience visiting the Temple of Epicurean Apollo and the site of Olympia, immersing ourselves in the rich history of ancient Greece. The private tour allowed us to explore at our own pace, and our guide shared fascinating stories that brought the ruins to life, especially the significance of Apollo in mythology. While the transportation was comfortable, a few more stops for photo opportunities along the way would have made the journey even more memorable.