Full Day Private Tour in Ancient Olympia
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Athens, Greece
10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Venture to Olympia, where the Olympic Spirit was ignited millennia ago. Step into the hallowed grounds of the Sanctuary of Zeus and witness the birthplace of the Olympic Flame. Imagine the thrill of athletes competing in the ancient stadium, cheered on by adoring crowds. Traverse the sacred groves, once revered by gods and mortals, and feel the profound spirituality of this historic site. Conclude your unforgettable experience with a visit to the picturesque village of Olympia, where you can immerse yourself in the tranquil rhythms of rural Greece.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of History
- Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums
- Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost
- Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
In case of hotel/apartment pick up, driver will wait for you outside. In case of port pick up, driver will wait for you at the arrival area holding a signboard with your name. Airport Pick-up comes with additional cost
What To Expect
Corinth Canal
We will pick you up from Athens. The Isthmus of Corinth is the narrow land bridge which connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the rest of the mainland of Greece, near the city of Corinth. The Isthmus was known in the ancient world as the landmark separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Since 1893 the Canal has run through the 6.3 km (3.9 mi) wide isthmus, effectively making the Peloponnese an island.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Olympia
We will travel from Corinth to Olympia. The Archaeological Site of Olympia, located in the region of Ilia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owes its fame to two things; the Temple of Zeus, the home of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the Ancient Stadium of Olympia, the birth place of the world’s biggest celebration of sport and athleticism, the Olympic Games. The history of the site goes as far back as 1500 AD, with the first Olympic Games taking place in the 8th century AD and the Temple of Zeus being constructed in the 5th century AD, which is believed to be the Golden Age of Ancient Olympia.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Stadium at Olympia (Pass By)
The stadium of Olympia, situated east of the sacred Altis enclosure, was where the ancient Olympic Games and the Heraia, the women's games in honour of Hera, were held. Before the sixth century BC the running events were held on a flat area along the treasuries' terrace, east of the great altar of Zeus. The early German excavations first investigated the race track, but the recent German excavations of 1952-1966 uncovered the entire monument. In 2004, the ancient stadium of Olympia will re-live its former glory, since it will host the shot put event of the Athens Olympic Games.
Temple of Zeus (Pass By)
The Temple of Zeus was built on an already ancient religious site at Olympia. The temple was of peripteral form with a frontal pronaos, mirrored by a similar arrangement at the back of the building, the opisthodomos. The building sat on a crepidoma of three unequal steps, the exterior columns were positioned in a six by thirteen arrangement, two rows of seven columns divided the cella (inner chamber) into three aisles. An echo of the temple's original appearance can be seen in the Second Temple of Hera at Paestum, which closely followed its form.
Temple of Hera (Pass By)
The temple of Hera, one of the oldest monumental temples in Greece, stands in the north-west corner of the sacred precinct of the Altis, on the south slopes of Kronios hill, protected by a powerful terrace wall. It was dedicated to the Olympian sanctuary by the inhabitants of Skillous, an ancient city of Eleia.
The temple, which has a characteristic squat appearance owing to its great length in proportion to its breadth and its low height, is orientated east-west. It was a Doric peripteral hexastyle with sixteen columns at the sides. The original wooden columns were gradually replaced by stone ones, which belong to every period from the Archaic to Roman times, and display the full development of the Doric style.
Archaeological Site of Olympia (Pass By)
The majestic nymphaeum built in the 2nd century AD. This is a ornamental fountain which collected the waters of a big aqueduct originating in the nearby mountains, consisting of a rectangular basin and a larger semicircular one, the curved wall of which contained evenly spaced columns and niches containing statues of members of the Roman Imperial Antonine dynasty and of the family of Herodes Atticus.
Archaeological Site of Olympia (Pass By)
The palaestra at Olympia is part of the gymnasium at the sanctuary. This sixty-six meter square building dates to the end of the third or beginning of the second century BC. It is centered around a large courtyard covered with sand for use as a boxing or wrestling surface. Along all four sides of the palaestra are rooms that opened onto the porticoes.
Philippeion (Pass By)
The Philippeion is the only circular structure in the Altis, as well as one of the finest examples of monumental architecture in Ancient Greece. Built at a premium location within the sacred enclosure, it was aptly dedicated by Philip to Zeus, and completed after his death (336 BC) by his son Alexander. The latter, in his effort to establish a cult of the deified royal family of Macedon, commissioned the famous sculptor Leochares to create five chryselephantine statues to be placed inside the monument.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Archaeological museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums of Greece. The exhibits present the long and fascinating history of the most famous sanctuary of antiquity, the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Zeus, father of gods and men as the ancient Greeks believed, where the Olympic Games were born.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Olympic Games
The Ancient Olympic Games Museum, or as it is formally known, the Museum of the History of Olympic Games of Antiquity, is one of the oldest museums in provincial Greece, as it has been in operation since the late 19th century, only a few years after the first excavations at the Archaeological Site of Olympia had begun. It houses a variety of exhibits that exemplify the history as the culture that developed in the area across the centuries as well as artifacts from other hubs of cultural importance in Greece.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Olympia
The modern-day village of Olympia, despite its rather small population of about 1000 people, is one of the seven municipalities of Ilia. Apart from the nearby archaeological site, it is a great example of natural beauty found throughout the Peloponnesian region, as it built right by the foot of the local mountain with the Alpheios River running through it.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seat available uppon request
- Travel time is included in tour duration
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Tour in Ancient Olympia?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Tour in Ancient Olympia?
A:Apr 2025
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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What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English speaking Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of History.
The following is NOT included:
- Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums.
- Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost.
- Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites.
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What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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
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What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Full Day Private Tour in Ancient Olympia is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick up/ Drop off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of History
- Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums
- Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost
- Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child seat available uppon request
- Travel time is included in tour duration
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny
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