Private Olympia Day Trip from Athens

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Discover the historic birthplace of the Olympic games on an insightful private tour from Athens or Piraeus. Visit the ruins of ancient Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera.

Highlights

•Visit Ancient Olympia the birth place of Olympic games.
•Visit the Corinth Canal.
•Have a relaxing meal by the seaside.

Description

This tour will take us across the Isthmus of Corinth and the Peloponnese to the valley of the river Alfios to see the ruins of the ancient Olympia, the historic site of the Olympic Games. This was the greatest of the Panhellenic Games and every four years Greeks from all the different city-states would put aside their disputes and come together to compete. The importance of Olympia can still be seen from its ruins, including the Temple of Zeus, which once contained a 13 meter statue of the god made of gold and ivory, the Temple of Hera, the stadium and the Shrine of Pelops. Even today, the Olympic Flame is lit in Olympia and then taken on a relay across the world to end up in the city where the Olympic Games are being held. As we cross the Isthmus of Corinth, we will stop by the Corinth Canal, cut 6.4 kilometers through solid rock it connects the Saronic Gulf and the Corinthian Gulf. It was finished in 1893, even though the idea already existed at least as far back as 602 BC!

Includes

Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites Everything that involves the vehicle

Important Information

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
All prices are for one vehicle, for 1-7 passengers
You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain, other wise the driver will do the best so you can see most of the sites
Professional guide in the site (if wanted) is not included
departure time is up to you between 06:30am - 07:00am .
time needed 11-14 hours
Our drivers are polite, friendly and professional. Their first priority is your satisfaction and safety. All drivers on on tours know English, will help you and give you tips. The cars are well maintained and clean, all of them have free wifi. If needed we can also provide baby-chairs, wheelchairs and most phone chargers.