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Ancient Olympia Excursion The birthplace of Olympic Games

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11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

The tour starts from your hotel or from the place you have chosen in Athens!
• The Hermes of Praxiteles
• The Victory Paionios
• The sculptural decoration of the Temple of Zeus
• Baby Seats at request
• Professional guide at request
• Duration 11hours

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • No service dogs
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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At airports and ports our driver will be holding a sign with their name. It will also helpful if we have a telephone number.

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Ancient Olympia is the birthplace of Olympic Games. Located in western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the river Alpheus, is famous for its unique natural beauty.

The legend says that in Ancient Olympia lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, which was dedicated to the father of the gods, Zeus. 

Must- see in Ancient Olympia

Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the nationwide as the most important religious and athletic center.

Olympic Games, an institution with nationwide radiation and glare from antiquity until today, were held there every four years in honor of Zeus. The Olympic flame is lit every four years until it travels to the country where the Olympic Games will be held.

During your next city break, you can do with the help of VIP Athens Taxi a walk to these historical places, to feel the awe and majesty, but also to see... 
• The Hermes of Praxiteles
• The Victory Paionios
• The sculptural decoration of the Temple of Zeus

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Olympia Excursion The birthplace of Olympic Games?

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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Activity code: C-67807P12

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional Certified Tour guide only on request extra charges apply.
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • No service dogs
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

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).

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