Private Olympia tour (4.5 hours)

4.9
(54 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Departing from the port with your private vehicle and driver you will travel through the rich countryside to Olympia, where you will embark a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum.

In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.

In the archeological museum are housed finds things were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings, armor, vases, the tools and cup of Phidias, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.

After all that you can have a short break in the modern town of Olympia for coffee or shopping and then you will be returned back to the port.

What's Included

Private transportation
Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
Food and beverages are not included
Gratuities
Archaeological Site and Museum of Olympia

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point at the port of Katakolon with a sign with your name on it

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will see among other things the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Phillipion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    You will see among other things bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Niki Olympic Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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