From Athens: Ancient Olympia full day private tour

Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is

known for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Join us in reliving the

wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to

393 AD. as you explore the ruins of the great monuments.

Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in

front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games.See the

Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion,

monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to

the rules.

• We pick you up from your the point of your preference and we start our journey through the Peloponnese peninsula.

• We stop at the canal for 30 min. Then we head to the Ancient Olympia. The journey to Olympia lasts approximate 3 hours.

• We stop at the Ancient Olympia to visit the monuments and sights for 2 hours. Next to the Ancient Olympia is the modern town of Olympia to enjoy a snack or a traditional greek lunch. You can also find shops for souvenirs and boutiques.

• We stop at the modern village of Olympia for 1 hour and then we head back to Athens.

• Drop of at you hotel, accommodation or any central point in Athens & Piraeuswith duration 12 hours.

Inclusions

Round-trip transportation.

English-speaking driver.

Air-conditioned limousine, van, or car.

Pickup and drop-off up to your preferred location in Athens.

Fuel costs, toll fees, and taxes.

Exclusions

Entrance fees.

Cost of lunch or snacks.

Drinks.

Guided tour inside the monuments.