Ancient Olympia Greece Tour
Description
A private fully personalized day trip to the birthplace of modern Olympics and to one of the most beautiful areas in Greece, Ancient Olympia. In the comfort and luxury of our brand-new Mercedes vehicles, we make a short visit at Corinth Canal, an awe-inspiring engineering miracle. Upon arrival to Ancient Olympia you wander at the Philipio remains, the only round building of the Greek ancient times, the grandiose Temple of Zeus where the gigantic Zeus statue stood for 800 years, walk through a round gate like an ancient athlete and enter the Olympic Stadium, see up close Phidias workshop and admire unique masterpieces of ancient art such as Hermes of Praxitelis at the on-spot Museum. Lunch at the picturesque village of modern Olympia to taste the local cuisine. Our return trip to Athens, we take a different route and travel by the sea through small villages and stop at the impressive Rio Antirrio Bridge. Free Residence and Airport pick up and return Many stops for photos and coffees
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Itinerary
We leave Athens by crossing the highway to Corinth. The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects mainland Greece to Peloponnese, while the canal drilled across it connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf, thus connecting the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. The length of of the Isthmus is about 6 kilometers and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal has been drilled (1880 to 1893).
Olympia is one of the most well known tourist destinations in Greece. In western Peloponnese, in the “Valley of Gods”, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. You have the option to visit the archeological site. The site of Olympia,has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worshiping of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary of gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, there are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C. When you return you can have lunch at a typical local restaurant .
The Rio - Antirrio bridge is one of the world's longest multi span cable - stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type.It opened one day before the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics,on 12 August 2004 and was used to transport the OLYMPIC FLAME.The total cost of the bridge was about 630 million euros.Other sources talk about 839 million euros.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from ANY hotel and AIR BNB in Athens and Piraeus
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
It was worthwhile seeing the birth place of the Olympic Games. The tour operator via its driver (Petros) was an encyclopedia regarding ancient Greek culture and history. My only issue with this tour is that drive to the site takes a good four hours or so each way from central Athens; needless to say you’ll need a full day to complete this activity.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that visiting the birthplace of the Olympic Games was worthwhile for you, and we thank you for choosing us. We are especially delighted to know that Petros enhanced your experience, acting as an encyclopedia regarding ancient Greek culture and history.
Our tour to Olympia was great Dem our driver and guide was a joy to spend tje day with and a wealth of information about the area. His knowlege of Athens neighborhoods was especially helpful coming back to Athens in a traffic nightmare.
Dear Greg, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are very happy to know that you were satisfied with our services and you really enjoyed your tour of Ancient Olympia. We hope to see you again soon on your next trip to Greece.
Great tour to see the site of the Birthplace of the Olympics. The drive from Athens to Olympia was beautiful. The museum and archeological site are fabulous. Our driver Tolis was amazing! He was friendly and informative and made the experience even better with his conversation and expert local advice.
Dear Felice, Thank you so much for this lovely review and for your kind words. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour in Olympia, Greece. We wish you all the best and await you soon on your next trip to Greece.
The reviews are TRUE. This is the best company for your touring from Athens, Greece. The drivers are always attentive, friendly and helpful. We selected the Olympia Tour and also stopped at an Olive Farm near the Olympia site. On the road back to Athens our driver suggested interesting sites for short sight-seeing and beautiful vista locations. We ended the evening at a nice Greek Restaurant. Look no further, Four Seasons Tour Athens has earned my respect.
Thank you so much for this in-depth review and your loving words. We are very happy to know that you were really content with our services and you enjoyed your tour in Olympia. We wish you all the best and await you again soon on your next trip to Greece.
