Full Day Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and the Temple of Epicurean Apollo
Why we love it?
The Full Day Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and the Temple of Epicurean Apollo offers an immersive experience into Greece's rich history and ancient architecture. Lasting eight hours, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a personalized exploration of significant archaeological sites. Travelers will journey from Athens to Olympia, where they can admire the ruins and learn about the origins of the Olympic Games, as well as visit the Temple of Epicurean Apollo, known for its unique architectural style. The tour is conducted in comfortable Mercedes vehicles, accommodating small to medium-sized groups, and includes refreshments to enhance the experience. Local guiding services provided by the chauffeur offer insights into the sites without formal guided tours, allowing for a more relaxed and personal exploration.
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.
Exclusions
- We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
- Tickets for the monuments
Itinerary
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.
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- 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.
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
