Private Olympia Day Tour from Athens to Explore Ancient Ruins

Pick-up from Your Hotel Your private driver will meet you at your hotel at 08:00 and transfer you comfortably to Ancient Olympia - one of the most sacred sites in the ancient world.

After approximately one hour on the road, we make a scenic stop at the Corinth Canal - a breathtaking feat of engineering that separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese. Take your photos, enjoy a coffee, and take in the view before we continue our drive through Patras and into the valley of Olympia.

Steps from the ruins, the Archaeological Museum of Olympia houses some of the finest sculptures in Greece. Stand before the Hermes of Praxiteles, the Nike of Paionios, and treasures from the sacred precinct of the Altis spanning from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period. Few museums in Greece reward a slow visit as much as this one.

Olympia is where the Olympic Games were born in 776 BC - a moment that united the Greek world every four years in the spirit of competition, truce, and shared humanity. Here, you will walk the sacred ground of the Altis: the Temple of Zeus, once home to the gold and ivory statue considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the Temple of Hera, among the oldest monumental temples in Greece; the Bouleuterion; and the original Stadium where athletes competed for glory, not gold.

Next, immerse yourself in the local culture with a visit to a market partnered with the Association of Agriculture. Discover the unique flavors and qualities of Greece’s famous olive oil, renowned worldwide for its excellence. Enjoy a delightful tasting of olive oils and iconic Greek olives, paired with free samples of superb local wines cultivated in the region for centuries. This experience offers a true taste of the Mediterranean Diet, celebrating health, tradition, and the rich culinary heritage of Greece, making your tour both memorable and delicious.

Return to Athens & Hotel Drop-off With a day full of memories, ancient history, and local flavours, you can relax in the comfort of your private luxury vehicle on the scenic drive back. Your driver will bring you safely back to Athens and drop you off directly at your hotel doorstep at approximately 19:30.