Olympia Full Day Tour

10:30 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided by H.P.Tours - Hellenic Private Tours

Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Athens includes a stop at the Corinth Canal for a photo opportunity before heading to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Olympia, you will see the Temple of Zeus, once home to the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, the Temple of Hera where the Olympic Flame is lit, the ancient Olympic Stadium, the Workshop of Phidias, and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The tour offers hotel or Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, making it suitable for travelers interested in history and archaeology who prefer independent exploration without a guide.

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Athens Hotel/Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off included
  • WiFi on board
  • Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Local licensed tour guide (Optional / 180 Euros payable in cash).Subject to availability.
  • Gratuities
  • Entrace fee for the Archaeological Site of Olympia (20.00 Euros per adult)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Olympia is well known for the Olympic Games, held every four years to honor God Zeus, beginning in 776 B.C. At Olympia we will visit the Temple of Zeus, where the gold and ivory statue of god Zeus stood, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame lights every four years, the workshop of Phidias, the ancient Olympic stadium and the Archaeological Museum.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Important InformationPets are welcome, provided they remain in their carriers while inside the vehicle.
  • Infants must have their own seats and cannot sit on laps.
  • Wheelchair accessibility is not available.
  • Infant car seats are available upon request.
  • Your tour is 100% private. No other passengers will join your group.
  • Driver & Tour InformationYour English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monumentsr group. that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost.
  • Pickup InformationAthens International Airport :Your driver will meet you at the customs exit of Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on it.Piraeus Port :Your driver will meet you at the exit of your ship's assigned terminal (A, B, or C), holding an H.P. Tours sign with your name on it.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $561.53 Per 1 adult