ANCIENT OLYMPIA PRIVATE DAY TOUR

Ancient Olympia Private Day Tour
Immerse yourself in the timeless history and captivating beauty of Greece with the Ancient Olympia Private Day Tour, organized by Olive Sea Travel. This exclusive tour offers a personalized experience, taking you on a journey through the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Start your day with a comfortable and scenic drive from your location in a luxury vehicle, led by our knowledgeable and friendly guide. As you arrive at the ancient site, be prepared to step back in time and explore the hallowed grounds where athletes once competed in honor of Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympia, where you'll marvel at the ruins of the ancient stadium, the Temple of Zeus, and the Temple of Hera. Discover the secrets of the past with detailed explanations from your guide, who will bring the history and myths of Olympia to life. Stroll through the Archaeological Museum, home to an impressive collection of artifacts, including the famous statue of Hermes by Praxiteles.

Take a break to enjoy a delightful lunch at a local taverna, savoring traditional Greek cuisine while soaking in the serene surroundings. Afterward, continue your exploration with a leisurely walk through the picturesque village of Olympia, where you can browse charming shops and cafes.

This private day tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, families, or anyone looking to experience the rich cultural heritage of Greece in an intimate and engaging way. Olive Sea Travel ensures a seamless and unforgettable journey, with every detail tailored to your preferences.

Book your Ancient Olympia Private Day Tour today and embark on a remarkable adventure through one of Greece's most iconic historical sites.

Highlights

Ancient Olympia Private tour

Corinth Canal
Ancient Olympia
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Archaeological Site of Olympia

This small Peloponnese tour is a good opportunity to see the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the countryside of the Peloponnese peninsula just in one day. Beginning with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians.

Ancient Corinth Private Tour - Olive Sea TravelOur first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer.

15 Days Private Tour: Classical Tour-Olive Sea TravelContinuing we will drive to Ancient Olympia, passing through highways, and local streets providing you with a view of the Ionian Sea from the western coast.

3 Days Private Tour: Kalavrita-Olympia-Mycenae-Epidaurus & Corinth-Olive Sea TravelReaching the village at Ancient Olympia one of the largest sites in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walking through the site you will pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaestra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus and you will end up at the Stadium where for every four years the Greeks competed for glory and for spiritual elevation honoring their cities.

Inclusions - Exclusions
Private Tours are personal and flexible just for you and your party.

Inclusions:

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Bottled water

Exclusions:

Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 330 €]
Entrance Fees [12€ for over 6 yo for Non-EU & 24 yo for EU Citizens]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Food & Drinks

Entrance Fees
ADMISSION FEES FOR SITES:

Summer Period: 12€ per person

(1 April – 31 October)

Ancient Olympia: 12€ (08:00am- 20:00pm)

Winter Period: 6€ per person

(1 November – 31 March)

Ancient Olympia: 6€ (08:00am- 15:00pm)

Free admission days:

6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
18 April (International Monuments Day)
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 3rd
28 October

Holidays:

1 January: closed
25 March: closed
1 May: closed
Easter Sunday: closed
25 December: closed
26 December: closed

Free admission for:

Escorting teachers during the visits of schools and institutions of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education and of military schools.
Members of Societies and Associations of Friends of Museums and Archaeological Sites throughout Greece with the demonstration of certified membership card
Members of the ICOM-ICOMOS
Persons possessing a free admission card
The employees of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Archaeological Receipts Fund, upon presentation of their service ID card.
The official guests of the Greek government, with the approval of the General Director of Antiquities.
Young people, under the age of 18, after demonstrating the Identity Card or passport to confirm the age.

Reduced admission for:

Greek citizens and citizens of other Member – States of the European Union who are over 65 years old, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
Holders of a solidarity card
Holders of a valid unemployment card.
Large families’ parents of children up to 23 yrs old, or up to 25 yrs old (on military service/studying), or child with disabilities regardless the age, having a certified pass of large families, certification from the Large Family Association or a family status certificate issued by the Municipality
Persons with disabilities (67 % or over) and one escort, upon presentation of the certification of disability issued by the Ministry of Health or a medical certification from a public hospital, where the disability and the percentage of disability are clearly stated.
Single-parent families with minors, upon presentation of a family status certificate issued by the Municipality. In the case of divorced parents, only the parent holding custody of the children
The police officers of the Department of Antiquity Smuggling of the Directorate of Security
Tourist guides upon presentation of their professional ID card.
University students and students at Technological Educational Institutes or equivalent schools from countries outside the EU by showing their student ID.

The pick up & drop off are included for all the private tours (for Athens hotels, port)

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