For this private tour, your driver and personal tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship port in Athens.
Olympia is a small town in the Peloponnese that has been home to the Olympic games for over 3,000 years. It was here where a small area of land was designated for the games and other rites. In this tour, you get to visit the site where they were held, an ancient stadium called the "Olympieion".
You can also see ruins of temples, and shrines on the site, such as Temple of Zeus, studio of Phidias and many more.
Olympia is a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Zeus. It was founded in 6th Century BC by King Olympos and his son, Iphitus.
The sanctuary was built on the site of an older temple and it still stands today.
The temple is made of white marble and it has been preserved for centuries through restoration work.
In the end of tour, you'll be taken back to your hotel in Athens. The total duration of the tour will be 12 hours from pick up to drop off.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private Official Tour Guide for 3 hours in Olympia
✔ Taxes
✔ Private Driver with vehicle for 12 hours
✔ Tickets to Olympia included
✔ Pick up and Drop off
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Other entrance tickets
Pickup Locations
1. Alter Athens Hotel
2. Zenith Hotel
3. Athens City Plaza
4. Wyndham Athens Residence
5. Apollo Hotel
6. Titania Hotel
7. Athens Zafolia Hotel
8. Philippos Hotel
9. The Editor Athens Hotel
10. Anixis
11. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
12. Novotel Athenes
13. Hotel Tier Collection
14. Hotel Bryon
15. Bob W. Eolou Athens
16. Ambrosia Suites
17. Exarchion Hotel
18. Hotel Carolina
19. Brazil Hotel
20. Hotel Phedra
Itinerary
1
Museum of the Olympic Games
The Museum of the Olympic Game in Greece captures the astounding athletic and social achievements turned into award winning games. From ancient marble monuments to memorabilia, archaeological artifacts, weaving, mining – this museum is a must see for anyone who enjoys personalizing their own journey!
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Market of Ancient Olympia
The Market of Ancient Olympia is a small, bright, conscientiously run market established in 1951. It's easy to find everything you need at the market, where each stall is well-organized and brightly lit. You'll find flowers, clothes, jewelry, trinkets and more on the assortment of stalls.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Archaeological Site of Olympia
The Archaeological Site of Olympia is the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, which were held here for more than one thousand years. The best-preserved ruins there include the Temple of Hera, with its colossal statue; the Philippeion, a circular building with a central dome that once housed the Olympic throne; and the stadium, which has been restored to its original shape. The site is also notable for the number of ancient Greek sculptures that have been found here.
This archaeological site is one of many from the ancient world that provides evidence of the Romans' military power. Paintings on rocks and pottery found in what was once a natural cave preserved for more than 2,000 years, give archaeologists a glimpse of what life was like for the early Romans. The paintings show Roman soldiers and horses, with rides and battle scenes.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Nemouta Waterfalls
Olympia has scenic Nemouta Waterfalls. They are situated at the foothills of the Dikti Mountain, a mountain of northern Greece.
Nemoute is derived from Greek nemos, which means "forest".
The waterfall receives water from the Vrisilis River but has not yet been classified or categorized and described by a particular academic or the tax office.
In some cases, nemoute may result in temporary flooding that can cause destruction to crops and homes (in Livadia), with damage to trees, roofs, and pavements being prevalent. The town of Livadia lies on the central gulf coast south west of Olympia close to Pireaus and an important port town in Attica.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Archimedes Museum
In the course of its 630 years, the Archimedes Museum has attracted visitors from all over Europe with exhibitions that explore many important achievements in scientific, technological and industrial fields of the ancient world, including:
- Archimedes's calculating machines and their place in society
- The Archimedes Palimpsest, one of the most important ancient manuscripts to have survived from antiquity and its importance for modern science
- The use of diving bells during the Middle Ages for scientific research and exploration
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Klio's Honey Farm
The Klio's Honey Farm in Olympia is a family-owned company that started in 1952. They are an apiary and honey house focusing on producing locally grown, raw, pure and clean honey. Their brand of honey is carried by many local retailers and restaurants throughout the Puget Sound region.
Duration: 2 hours
7
Athens
Please note that there is transportation time from Athens to Olympia and also back to your hotel in Athens when the tour is finished.
The total duration with transportation time is 12 hours.
Duration: 5 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
