Ancient Olympia Full day Private Guided Tour From Athens

Pick up and begging your tour. First stop at the famous Corinth Canal. Strech your legs and take photos of the breathtaking views of Corinth Canal which connect the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea

Arrival at the archeological site of Ancient Olympia.Take a first lookat the lush, green landscape to feel the place which became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the many buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games.The Classical Temple of Zeus and the earlier Temple of Hera dominate the area. East of the Altis lies the stadium where the Olympic Games were held. South of the stadium was the hippodrome.