Private Day Tour of Ancient Olympia from Athens: The Legendary Home of the Olympian Games

Embark on a private day tour from Athens to Ancient Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympian Games. Uncover the essence of the Games and explore the important archaeological site.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
    From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
  • Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Hotel/ airport/ port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
  • Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ancient Olympia, the venue that hosted the age-old Olympiads, a tribute to the Olympian Gods, serves as a significant among the world’s key archaeological spots. It’s the central celebration site in olden Greece that attracts countless tourists worldwide, who delve into the authentic spirit and objective of the Games, aimed at drawing out the participants’ finest abilities.

Nested within the grand temple paying homage to Zeus, lays the renowned gold and ivory statue of the deity. It’s a masterpiece of the artist Phidias, clinching a spot among the seven wonders of the ancient world. Since the 9th century BC, Olympia has been a hallowed location drawing devotees from diverse areas of the ancient world. From the 8th century BC, Olympia’s festivities became synonymous with the Sacred Olympic Truce, respected across the Greek region. By the 5th century BC, Olympia transformed into a hub of idea-sharing, attracting scores of intellectuals to engage in intellectual exchanges.

  • Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
  • Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Z2069mgcharlotteg
Jul 16, 2024
10/10 drivers! - Had two wonderful trips with Spyros and Fotis. Very knowledgeable and made the journeys very comfortable and enjoyable for the whole family :)
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Gvrameshp
Jul 7, 2024
A great day trip to Olympia from Athens - Driver Nick was prompt, friendly, courteous and efficient. The ride felt smooth and safe. Olympia is a great place to make a day trip from Athens and this seems the best way to do it. Well worth it.
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Michellerc1239dx
Jun 28, 2024
Olympia Tour with Fotis - Fotis was the best! He is so knowledgeable and was great company. We had the best time. The experience of Ancient Olympia was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Faraway66141882566
Jun 18, 2024
Awesome trip - It was a very well organized trip the vehicle in perfect condition and very comfortable. Special mention for the driver Nick very courteous, informative and helpful all in all a very comfortable and enjoyable trip. Thank you very much.
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Meghnasha
Jun 1, 2024
Ancient Olympia - where it all began - Ancient Olympia is a testament to the intelligence and tenacity of human beings. It’s beautifully preserved and every stone tells a story. The museums are not to be missed either. Our guide Fotis guided us expertly with very interesting stories and facts. He did not overwhelm us with too much information.
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Sharon_ann_b
May 27, 2024
Day trip to Ancient Olympia - Michael picked us up promptly for our full day tour to Ancient Olympia. It was a long drive from Athens, but the car was modern, clean, comfortable and air-conditioned. Michael was very friendly and has a wealth of knowledge regarding historical sites and Greek mythology, including a passion for archeological history. We stopped at Corinth Canal on the way to Olympia, for a quick rest break and photo opportunity. Ancient Olympia itself is fascinating and we saw everything we wanted in the allotted time. Also had time for a lunch at the Ambrosia Restaurant, which was a great recommendation by Michael. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend My Athens Transfers. Thank you!
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Deanec765
May 21, 2024
Amazing Olympia Experience - Excellent tour. Fotis has amazing knowledge and very helpful across the tour. Well worth the drive and had a snooze on the way back.
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Francoisjean_can
May 3, 2024
Great driver for a great tour! - We highly recommend this tour. Our driver Nick was excellent and shared with us many details about the tours and good references. He is super professional and represents the company well. Don't forget to reserve your audio-guide at the Olympia.
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Sang_y
Jun 21, 2024
Guided tour recommended - Very significant sight, obviously, but a guide to explain the site would probably helpful. Their are information boards to explain the area, but it is lot of information to gather.
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John_s
Apr 27, 2024
Could have been better - Quite frankly we could have saved a lot of money by renting a car and driving ourselves. Our driver was a very nice young man but he added nothing additional to the trip save driving. While we did not expect a guided tour from him some perspective on the site would have been nice considering he was raised in Olympia! My impression he was not comfortable with his English skills and new to the job.
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