Ancient Olympia private tour from Athens
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Offered in: English
Overview
On this tour you will get to explore the magnificent Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of Olympic Games.The tour is starting from Athens in the morning. The first stop is at the Canal of Corinth where you can admire the unique view of the canal. After that you make your way towards western Peloponnese. Olympia is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Greece.In the western Peloponnese, in the “Valley of Gods”, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. There you have the option to visit the archaeological site. The site of Olympia has been inhabited since prehistoric times and in the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a center for the worshiping of Zeus.The Altis – the sanctuary of gods – includes one of the highest collections of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. In addition to temples, you can find the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C.After that you can have lunch at a typical local restaurant, and you return to Athens early at night.
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-offHotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not included
FoodFood
Where
Athens, Greece
Meeting point:
Pick up service is available from any hotel or apartment in Athens.
What To Expect
- Explore the magnificent Ancient Olympia
- Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Explore the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games
From
US$ 666