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Ancient Olympia & Corinth Canal Private Tour from Athens

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Travel to the birthplace of the Olympic Games in the comfort of an executive car or minivan, on a private day trip to ancient Olympia and other highlights of the Peloponnese. Admire the engineering of the Corinth Canal, and then trace the victories of ancient Greece’s greatest athletes at gymnasium and track ruins plus the site’s archeological museum. After this iconic tour, we will suggest a nice place for a wonderful lunch and a local wine. - Get an up-close look at the Corinth Canal - Explore the Peloponnese on your own pace - Learn the roots of the Olympic Games in ancient Olympia - Visit the Iconic Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus - Private English speaking driver sharing history facts and insights - Stop for a great lunch and local wine
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  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off with air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional drivers with deep local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees [12€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

We pickup from all accommodations in Athens

Traveler pickup
  • 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
  • Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Greece
    Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, is the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may even go bungee jumping!
    10 minutes
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia, Olympia, Greece
    This is one of the largest sites in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walking through the site you will pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaistra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus and you will end up at the Stadium where for every four years the Greeks competed for glory and for spiritual elevation honoring their cities.
    60 minutes
  • Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia, Greece
    The museum is also quite unique as it includes the renowned statue “Hermes of Praxiteles” with its perfect analogies and tools that belonged to Phidias himself. With these tools he created one of the seven wonders of the world “the gold ivory statue of Zeus”.
    30 minutes
  • Museum of the Olympic Games, Olympia, Greece
    The Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games hosts 463 ancient works, from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, and other museums in the Greek territory. The exhibits cover a wide chronological range, from the 2nd millennium BC until the 5th century AD. Ancient artifacts that are exposed in thematic units and through them yperchilietis shows the history of the Olympic games, the longest ancient institution. Apart from ancient art, the visitor has the possibility of detailed information through the rich visual material.
    30 minutes
  • Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
    The only circular building inside the Altis. One of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedonia after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BCE. The monument was completed by his son Alexander the Great.
    20 minutes
  • Archimedes Museum, Olympia, Greece
    Museum The museum of Archimedes (Mathematician) regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. A unique museum in the center of ancient Olympia dedicated to the "Greatest Mind" of all time. Visitors will have the opportunity to see replicas of his inventions and to interact with them.
    45 minutes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Nomad10602700668
06 Apr 2023
We did this tour with Georgios from Ioannis's company. Our experience was impeccable. Timely pickup, comfortable car, and a great tour guide. Ioannis configured this tour based on our timings and requirements. Georgios kept us well informed with his narrative on the tour. Very professional tour guide and overall an awesome company to work with. Highly recommended.
This tour in Athens is organized by Crispy Local

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