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Ancient Olympia & Isthmus Canal Private Tour from Athens

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Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal). Visit Ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.  Witness where the modern Olympic flame is lit by the temple dedicated to the goddess Hera. Explore the Archaeological Museum, where many of Olympia’s greatest works of art and artifacts are displayed. Highlights of the museum include the Sculpture from the Temple of Zeus, arguably the finest surviving examples of Archaic Greek sculpture, the 5th century BC Winged Victory by Paiongs, the 4th century BC Hermes of Praxiteles and a model of the reconstructed ancient Olympia site.
  • Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
  • WiFi on board
  • Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
  • Fully Private Tour
  • Bottled water & refreshing wipes
  • Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
  • Transportation by private first class vehicle
  • Entrance fees to the ancient Olympia site - 12 eur pp at the site
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (from 40 eur additional cost)
  • Food & Drinks
  • Tips & Gratuities
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby.
In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building.
For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.

  • Athens, Athens, Greece
    Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens. Drive to the isthmus Canal.
    70 minutes
  • Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Greece
    Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.
    45 minutes
  • Olympia, Olympia, Greece
    Olympia village: In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. You will be amazed by the serenic feel that this village creates. Enjoy lunch at an authentic Greek taverna with quality home cooked meals. Stroll amongst the village shops.
    120 minutes
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia, Olympia, Greece
    Temple of Zeus: Dedicated to the god Zeus the Doric temple built in the second quarter of the 5th century BCE was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order. Temple of Hera: Known as Heraion this ancient Archaic Greek temple was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. The temple was built in approximately 590 BCE. Witness where the modern Olympic flame is lit by the temple dedicated to the goddess Hera. The Hippodrome and later Stadium: The Hippodrome was a wide flat open area where the starting and finishing line was defined by a pole. Horse and chariot races took place here. The Palaestra: Built in the 3rd century BC as part of the gymnasium complex it was used to practice boxing, wrestling and jumping. The Workshop of Pheidias: This is where the great sculptor crafted the gigantic chryselephantine statue of Zeus listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
    90 minutes
  • Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
    Philippeion: 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
  • Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia, Greece
    The Archeological Museum of Olympia: Exhibits incredible artifacts from the site.
    90 minutes
  • Museum of the Olympic Games, Olympia, Greece
    The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity: Since 2004 a new museum is in operation. The museum was based on the collection of Georgios Papastefanou who was the first to believe in the possibility of spreading the Olympic Idea and Education through a museum.
    45 minutes
  • Archimedes Museum, Olympia, Greece
    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
  • Athens, Athens, Greece
    Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
    170 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
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.
Anonymous
31 May 2023
We had hard time to communicate with the driver. He was quiet. When arriving a point, he just let us get off the car and did not say how long we need to spend, what time we come back to the car. He did not explain any of history or any information about the trip.
marksI5191FY
11 May 2023
Yannis was my tour guide. If you are lucky enough to get him, you are I'm great hands. Super knowledgeable, made you feel like family and shared so much great information. It is a long day but we'll worth it and I seriously can't say enough about what a great guide Yannis is. Thank you for a great tour and day.
Dream63095912744
03 Apr 2023
Yannis was amazing! His knowledge was outstanding and you could tell he had a passion for history. He could tell the stories in a way that was easily understood and entertaining. He was willing to to answer questions we had whether it was about ancient history, Greek mythology, biblical history or current Greek life and culture. He always made us feel safe and well looked after. Highly recommend.
This tour in Athens is organized by Ancient Greece Tours

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