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Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour

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Overview

A great suggestion for a private day tour so as to visit some of the most interesting and impressive places in Peloponnese. 

Our first stop will be at the Corinth Canal and its “Isthmus” (neck in Ancient Greek).  A 6km marvel of ancient and modernengineering, the Canal connects the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. After our short stop there, we continue to visit Tripoli, where we can stop for coffee, and then reach famous Ancient Olympia.

Birthplace of the Olympic Games, a religious and sports center, Ancient Olympia will take your breath away.  Feel the energy of this historical site and let yourself be transported back in time. See the Temples of Hera, of Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, the Palaestra and the workshop of famed sculptor Pheidias, creator of the chryselephantine statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. In the Museum of Olympia you will see such masterpieces as the Hermes of Praxitelis, Nike of Paionios, a variety of artifacts, the drinking cup of Pheidias!

What's Included

  • Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
  • Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
  • VAT and all state taxes
  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Food and drinks unless specified
  • To visit the the archaeological Site of Olympia
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Meeting and Pickup

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Traveler pickup is offeredPick up time can be scheduled according to your preferences. Please make your request at the special requirement’s section & we will contact you after your booking.Travelers can be picked up from all Athens centre & Piraeus Hotels.View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.For pickup from Airbnb or any other location/apartment, please provide the exact address.Please note that in case the requested pickup location is in a pedestrian zone or it is not accessible by cars/vehicles, we will notify you, upon booking, of the best alternative pick up location.Please be at the meeting point 5-10min before your scheduled pickup time, in case parking or waiting time for your driver is limited.Piraeus Ferry PortPiraeus, Athens centreDrop off is at the same location as pick up

What To Expect

Corinth Canal

Aprox. one hour after leaving Athens we will reach our first stop, the Corinth Canal.The Corinth Canal is one of the oldest man-made canals in the world and a very important navigational route in Greece, connecting the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf.The canal’s position, thereby also separates the peninsula of Peloponnese – conveniently converting it into an island – with the Greek mainland. And, while the Greece canal is quite narrow, it is a fact that the canal is a vital lifeline for ships wanting to enter the Aegean Sea.Spanning a distance of 6.3 kilometres, the Corinth Canal has a depth of 26 feet and its width alters between a minimum of 69 feet and a maximum of 82 feet at the bottom and at the surface respectively. Surrounded by walls standing at a height of 170 feet, the canal helps a ship to save a journey of 185 nautical miles.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tripoli

Half an hour later we will be at Tripoli.Tripoli is the largest city in the central part of the Peloponnese. It is the capital of the regional unit of Arcadia. We may have a short stop here for a coffe / snack or just rest for a few minutes.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Olympia

Aprox. one and a half hours later we will be in Olympia. The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the many buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games, administrative buildings and other lay buildings and monuments. The Altis, the sacred enclosure and core of the sanctuary, with its temples, cult buildings and treasuries, occupies the centre of the site. It is surrounded by a peribolos, or enclosure wall, which in the late fourth century BC had three gates on its west side and two on the south, and is bordered on the east by the Echo Stoa, which separates the sacred precinct from the stadium. The enclosure wall was extended in Roman times and two monumental entrances were created on its west side.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece, presents the long history of the most celebrated sanctuary of antiquity, the sanctuary of Zeus, father of both gods and men, where the Olympic games were born. The museum's permanent exhibition contains finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period. Among the many precious exhibits the sculpture collection, for which the museum is most famous, the bronze collection, the richest collection of its type in the world, and the large terracottas collection, are especially noteworthy.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Olympia

After concluding your tour to the sites and the museum, you will spend some time at the picturesque small town next, crossing the bridge of river Kladeos. You will find many small cafes and restaurants here to relax and possibly have lunch.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Athens (Pass By)

After finishing with your lunch and everything in the small town of Olympia, we will start the return trip back to Athens. We will be back after aprox. three hours.
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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by City Boat Tours and we will confirm accordingly.
  • The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
  • Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
  • VAT and all state taxes.
  • Service animals allowed.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children.
  • Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
  • All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities.
  • Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return.
  • Flexible pick up time on request.
  • Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus.
  • Child seats available upon request.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Chiled bottled water.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees to the sites.
  • Food and drinks unless specified.
  • to visit the the archaeological Site of Olympia.
  • Licensed guide in the site & the museum in Olympia, on request/availability (Additional cost - 200€).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Experienced, knowledgeable, professional English speaking driver.
  • Skip the line service to purchase the appropriate entrance tickets in advance.
  • VAT and all state taxes
  • Service animals allowed
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY For family groups our tours can be modified to cater to the needs of the children
  • Private tour. Personalized service adjusted to your needs and wishes.
  • All vehicles are fully A/C non-smoking, insured & certified for tourist use by the state authorities
  • Athens & Piraeus Hotels / residence or Piraeus cruise port pickup & return
  • Flexible pick up time on request
  • Luxurious transportation vehicle suitable for the size of your group: taxi, sedan, suv, van, minibus
  • Child seats available upon request
  • Parking Fees
  • Chiled bottled water
  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Food and drinks unless specified
  • To visit the the archaeological Site of Olympia
  • Licensed guide in the site & the museum in Olympia, on request/availability (Additional cost - 200€)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • Please note that your personal professional driver, will provide commentary in fluent English, en-route but cannot enter the archaeological sites. We can arrange for you to have a private licensed guide to escort you in the sites, at an extra cost, depending always on the availability. You may contact us on the phone number or by the email provided by Viator and we will confirm accordingly.
  • The proposed itinerary may need to be adjusted in case of emergencies or special circumstances that are out of our control (e.g. extreme weather conditions, police instructions, safety reasons etc).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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