Day tour to Ancient Olympia,Ancient Sparta Mycenae Including Meal
Description
**Our trip starts from Athens** Join me and let's visit the most majestic archaeological sites of Greece from Athens You will see all this monuments in A day when other operators need at least 2-3 days Value for Money full day tour in Peloponnese Our tour Starts early in The morning and we will return late in the night.!! On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will give you a lot of information about history, mythology and culture. We will have the opportunity to visit some of the most majestic archaeological sites of Greece, such as Ancient Olympia, cave of Kaiadas, Ancient Sparta, Corinth Canal and Mycenae. I can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. You are welcome to inform us on any special requests you have. Do not waste your time in multi day tours - bus tours Book your private tour Now..!! Private - Luxury- Fast- Value for Money ONE DAY tour in Peloponnese.!!
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Itinerary
Visitors will have the opportunity to see up close the site of the Ancient "Sacred Forrest" which was the name of Ancient Olympia. Built on the North riverbank of Alfeios, it consists one of the greatests World Heritage sites (UNESCO), as well as an icredible natural landscape that evolved to the biggest religious sanctuary of the Ancient World. Like Time Travellers, we are magically transported to the site where the Olympic Games were held, the most important national event of Greeks, which according to tradition and myths began long before 776 B.C. (the official starting date/point) from Pelopa who won in a race track the King of Pissa, Enomao. Older indications of human presence in Ancient Olympia, were discovered the 4rth millenium B.C. to reach its peak period the 5fth century B.C. during which, politics, philosophers and artists were gathered to spread their ideas. We will visit the Zeus Temple where the 12 meter high, Golden and Ivory Statue of Zeus was exposed (one of the 7 Wonders of the World) we will see the Philippeio: the unique circular construction, a gift to Zeus from the Great Alexander's father (the King Philippos the Second) a temple which was completed by Great Alexander himself. We'll also visit the Ancient Olympic Stadium,the Palaestras (the Athelic Field where wrestlers fight) Hera's Temple, Ancient Olympia's Museum, the recunstructions of the Romans who allowed the conduct of the Games without interruption until they ceased in 393 AC. by the edict of Theodosius I, Emperor of Byzantium.
It was a pit or underground cavern at Sparta, into which state-prisoners or their corpses were thrown. We are going to see its majestic landscape and do a peregrination.
We visit the ancient city of Sparta, where we will see its Acropolis, its ancient Theater and some Roman-era houses. Ancient Sparta was built on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia, southeast of the Peloponnese, and became known as a political-military force in Greece at the beginning of the Archaic period (800 BC to 479 BC) to reach its decline after its victory in the Peloponnesian War over Athens and its allies, where it imposed until 371 BC. her hegemony. That was the year when Sparta was defeated by the Thebans. In 362 BC it completely lost its power, along with the rise of the Kingdom of Macedonia, to be conquered later on by the Romans. An important creation that the visitor will have the opportunity to admire closely, is the statue of Leonidas in which his entire outfit is depicted in the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. during the second invasion of the Persians in Greece, after their defeat 10 years ago, in Marathon. We will also see the tomb of Leonidas (whose corpse, after 50 years, was transported and buried in Sparta in 430 BC), the statue of Lycurgus (the legislator of ancient Sparta who established the system of military education of the Spartans' society, according to Apollo's Oracle in Delphi) we will see the Museum of the Olive Tree and the Kaiada, where - contrary to the prevailing myth - official investigations, starting from 1983 to the present, have shown from the bone findings that there were no Spartan children with birth defects that were executed, but adult males and females instead (traitors, sentenced to death, criminals and prisoners of war).
Perseus establishes the most important and richest palace center of the Late Bronze Age in Greece, Mycenae: The Kingdom of Mythical Agamemnon. The Gate and the Tomb of the Lions, the tomb of Agamemnon ("Treasure of Atrea" in excellent condition and most impressive of the 9 Mycenaean tombs) the Cyclopean Walls of the Mycenaean Acropolis, are some of the monuments that enchant the traveler. The prime of Mycenae began in 1.600 BC. and lasted until 1.110 BC. The descendants of Perseus ruled for three generations. The rebuilding and fortification of the city began in 1350 BC. When Pausanias visited Ancient Sparta in the 2nd century A.C., it was already ruined.
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Dinner Back in Athens
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,airbnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up. c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
- We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
- If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
- If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
- Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
- If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights
- If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
- ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***
- If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
Reviews(58)
Rare tour that offers to see these 3 sites the same day. We really liked our experience. Our guide was interesting and friendly. However, you have to know that there is a lot of driving to do. Despite everything, it was worth it.
An incredible time seeing numerous Ancient Greek sites all in one day! Our guide, Giorgio, was fantastic and provided excellent commentary for both ancient history and modern times. The meal at the end was also delicious. Would absolutely recommend this to others looking for an efficient way to see Greek history on a tight timeline.
An incredible time seeing numerous Ancient Greek sites all in one day! Our guide, Giorgio, was fantastic and provided excellent commentary for both ancient history and modern times. The meal at the end was also delicious. Would absolutely recommend this to others looking for an efficient way to see Greek history on a tight timeline.
We did the full day private tour to Olympia, Sparta, and Mycenae. We had the best time! Tad was our driver and guide and was so fun. We shared stories, learned a lot about Greek history and mythology in addition to the sites themselves. We thoroughly enjoyed our time!!
Hello Rusty, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We’re truly delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience on your full-day private tour to Olympia, Sparta, and Mycenae. It’s great to know that Tad made the journey fun and engaging while sharing his knowledge of Greek history and mythology along the way. We’re so glad you thoroughly enjoyed your time and hope to welcome you again soon!
Very nice tour and recommended for those who appreciate the Greek history. We congratulate Mr.Dalas, a very polite and knowledgeable person of history.
Hello there, Thank you for your review and for letting us know Dallas made your trip informative and enjoyable. Hoping to see you soon again.
It was a great trip! Ted was full of history and an awesome guide! The day was enjoyable and packed!
Hi Brigid, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know how Ted made your trip great and awesome. Hoping to see you soon again.
We set this day trip up months ago and Paddy, our guide and driver contacted us a couple of days prior to our trip.Having Paddy as a guide was unbelievable, he gave us a thorough explanation of Greek history starting with the Greek Gods up to the current days. He took the time to answer any questions that we had and made sure we were comfortable at all times. I would have added photos but they are on my phone not on this device.
Hi Teresa, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. It was a pleasure to have you. We are happy to know Paddy served you well and kept you engaged with Greek history. Hoping to see you soon again.
Paddy was amazing, very informative throughout the day. The day was very long however Paddy made it comfortable and was always attentive
Hi Tim, Thank you for choosing Theodoros's Travel. We are so pleased to know how Paddy made your trip amazing and comfortable. Hoping to see you soon again.
Our driver Dallas was incredible, a wealth of knowledge and hospitality. We enjoyed our drive from Athens to Sparta, taking in the views along the highway. When arriving we were able to take in the ancient Spartan ruins at our own pace, exploring the Acropolis and imagining what life would have been like over 2000 years ago. Mystras was absolutely breathtaking and left us dumbfounded as to how a construction like that was possible before modern construction. Getting to the cave of Kaiadas was also a treat as we could see the valley from the mountainside and appreciate the spartan valleys below. We really enjoyed our tour and will happily be looking forward to our next excursion.
Hi there, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. We are so pleased to know you had a great time besides Dallas who made your trip incredible with his wealth of knowledge and hospitality. Hoping to see you soon again.
This was an amazing experience. Our guide Ted was professional and so full of knowledge. We had to change up our tour because of a last minute rain and hail storm but Ted made sure that we got to see as much as possible. Highly recommend!
Hi Kimberly, Thank you for choosing Theodores Travel. Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear that Ted made your day special with his professionalism and full knowledge. Thanks for sharing your recommendation. Hoping to see you again soon.
