Ancient Olympia
OLYMPIA: The birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Classical tour to Ancient Olympia!
Take a tour into the ruins of the archaeological site and let your soul relax in the mystic nature. Discover the best places of Olympia and Katakolon.
Experience Highlights
- Visit the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games
Discover the temple of Zeus, once home of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world - Explore the archaeological museum to see significant artifacts from the site
- Take a stroll through the modern town of Olympia
Full description
Upon arrival, transfer in our private vehicle from Katakolon, the port of your arrival, to the ancient site of Olympia.
Wander through the place where the ancient athletes lived, trained, made sacrifices to gods, and competed absorbing the wisdom of the ancient Greeks at iconic ruins. Ponder the existence of Zeus at the stunning temple built in his honor, once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Discover the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games.
Step back in history at this stadium, run and follow the footprints of the first athletes. Take a picture of yours on the marble starting line extant up to this day.
After this experience, continue in the museum where you can admire the unique pediments of the temple of Zeus, two immense sculpted complexes.
Discover significant ancient artifacts from the site, but the masterpiece of ancient Greek art, Hermes of Praxiteles will astound you!
Later, take a stroll through the town of Olympia and soak up the modern flavor of
the town. Sit at a town’s café, go shopping or savor a traditional Greek meal.
The private vehicle will always be nearby to facilitate your transfer and at the end of the day you can safely return to the port.
Includes
Transfer in fully a/c private vehicle from the port of Katakolon or your hotel and return in due time
Spend 1 hour exploring the modern town of Olympia at leisure
Bottled water
All taxes
Not included
A Licensed tour guide and archaeology graduate (on request we can arrange private guide for your group)
Entrance fees to the Archaeological site and the Museum (ticket 12 euro per person)
Meals and beverages
Duration: 5hours
You can extend your visit, upon your program, by paying 15€ per hour
Meeting point
Once you exit the boat your driver will wait for you at the exit of the boat holding a sign with your name
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
*All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the program according to your wishes.
**Admission fees and lunch are not included in the price of the tour.
Olympia
OLYMPIA: The birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Classical tour to Ancient Olympia!
Take a tour into the ruins of the archaeological site and let your soul relax in the mystic nature. Discover the best places of Olympia and Katakolon.
Experience Highlights
- Visit the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games
- Discover the temple of Zeus, once home of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
- Explore the archaeological museum to see significant artifacts from the site
- Take a stroll through the modern town of Olympia
Full description
Upon arrival, transfer in our private vehicle from Katakolon, the port of your arrival, to the ancient site of Olympia.
Wander through the place where the ancient athletes lived, trained, made sacrifices to gods, and competed absorbing the wisdom of the ancient Greeks at iconic ruins. Ponder the existence of Zeus at the stunning temple built in his honor, once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Discover the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games.
Step back in history at this stadium, run and follow the footprints of the first athletes. Take a picture of yours on the marble starting line extant up to this day.
After this experience, continue in the museum where you can admire the unique pediments of the temple of Zeus, two immense sculpted complexes.
Discover significant ancient artifacts from the site, but the masterpiece of ancient Greek art, Hermes of Praxiteles will astound you!
Later, take a stroll through the town of Olympia and soak up the modern flavor of
the town. Sit at a town’s café, go shopping or savor a traditional Greek meal.
The private vehicle will always be nearby to facilitate your transfer and at the end of the day you can safely return to the port.
Includes
Transfer in fully a/c private vehicle from the port of Katakolon or your hotel and return in due time
Spend 1 hour exploring the modern town of Olympia at leisure
Bottled water
All taxes
Not included
A Licensed tour guide and archaeology graduate (on request we can arrange private guide for your group)
Entrance fees to the Archaeological site and the Museum (ticket 12 euro per person)
Meals and beverages
Duration: 5hours
You can extend your visit, upon your program, by paying 15€ per hour
Meeting point
Once you exit the boat your driver will wait for you at the exit of the boat holding a sign with your name
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
*All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the program according to your wishes.
**Admission fees and lunch are not included in the price of the tour.
