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Ancient Olympia & Temple Tour

From€218.5
10 hours
Athens, Greece

About this activity

Discover Ancient Olympia and the Temple of Epicurean Apollo on a private full-day tour from Athens, with a knowledgeable guide and comfortable transportation.

Highlights

  • Explore Ancient Olympia's ruins
  • Visit Temple of Epicurean Apollo
  • Private guided tour experience
  • Comfortable transportation provided
  • Flexible departure times available

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Ancient Greece with a private full-day tour from Athens. Visit the renowned archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and marvel at the Temple of Epicurean Apollo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy personalized attention from a knowledgeable guide and comfortable transportation, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free experience. Flexible departure times are available to suit your schedule, making this tour a perfect addition to your Greek adventure.

Included / Excluded

  • Private transportation from Athens
  • Guided tour of Ancient Olympia
  • Visit to Temple of Epicurean Apollo
  • Meals and personal expenses

Itinerary

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Visitors will have the opportunity to see up close the site of the Ancient "Sacred Forrest" which was the name of Ancient Olympia. Built on the North riverbank of Alfeios, it consists one of the greatests World Heritage sites (UNESCO), as well as an icredible natural landscape that evolved to the biggest religious sanctuary of the Ancient World. Like Time Travellers, we are magically transported to the site where the Olympic Games were held, the most important national event of Greeks, which according to tradition and myths began long before 776 B.C. (the official starting date/point) from Pelopa who won in a race track the King of Pissa, Enomao. Older indications of human presence in Ancient Olympia, were discovered the 4rth millenium B.C. to reach its peak period the 5fth century B.C. during which, politics, philosophers and artists were gathered to spread their ideas. We will visit the Zeus Temple where the 12 meter high, Golden and Ivory Statue of Zeus was exposed (one of the 7 Wonders of the World) we will see the Philippeio: the unique circular construction, a gift to Zeus from the Great Alexander's father (the King Philippos the Second) a temple which was completed by Great Alexander himself. We'll also visit the Ancient Olympic Stadium,the Palaestras (the Athelic Field where wrestlers fight) Hera's Temple, Ancient Olympia's Museum, the recunstructions of the Romans who allowed the conduct of the Games without interruption until they ceased in 393 AC. by the edict of Theodosius I, Emperor of Byzantium.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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At an altitude of 1130 meters between Ilia, Arcadia and Messinia, it resists one of the most important and best preserved monuments of ancient Greece. The only one that combines all three architectural rhythms (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) made by the Parthenon architect, Ictino, after suggestion by the priests of the Delphi oracle. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was dedicated by the Figals to Epicurean Apollo, that is to the assistant and supporter of war and disease.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour is conducted in English; other languages may be available upon request.
  • Departure times are flexible; confirm with the tour operator in advance.
  • Meals and personal expenses are not included in the tour price.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated.
  • Camera recommended for capturing memorable moments.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infant Seats Available

Good to know

  • For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
  • We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
  • If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
  • If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
  • Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
  • If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
  • If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
  • ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***

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Great road trip to see 2 fantastic locations

George was a great tour guide and driver for our 12 hour day together. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to see these sites in 1 day outside of Athens. We had just the right amount of breaks/snacks. Absolutely worth it! Amazing sites, great guide, great service, a long day but worth while if seeing Olympia & Temple of Apollo are on your bucket list.

Gottagetaway77Jan 23, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter. We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens. If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup. If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights. If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card. ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***
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