2-Day Tour of Ancient Messene and Olympia in Greece

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Athens, Greece

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Ancient Messene (or Messini, Greek Μεσσήνη) and Ancient Olympia (Greek Ολυμπία) is a 2-day(multi-day) Peloponnese private tour from Athens.
It perfectly combines a thorough visit to two fantastic Greek landmarks of ancient times, vast Ancient Messene and world-famous UNESCO listed Ancient Olympia.
Our specialist tour team prepared a tour that offers a wide range of real and memorable experiences of Greek sites and places.
Your Peloponnese private tour includes visits to (Itinerary is open to suggestions and changes):

Corinth Canal, Kapsia Caves, Ancient Messene, Ancient Olympia & Museum,
Rio-Antirio Bridge, Ancient Corinth & Museum.

As this is an exclusive private tour, our guests enjoy luxury travelling, with photo stops-as-you-go.
For your 1-night you rest in supreme 4-star or Boutique-hotels.

What's Included

Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi , A/C and free mineral water
1-night accommodation: 5 or 4-star hotels - breakfast included.
Private Luxurious Transfer with Professional English speaking Tour driver
Free airport/hotel/port pick up and return
Entrance fees
Meals and drinks (Unless Lunch Option)
Gratuities
Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up from Athens airport, Piraeus port as well as from all the hotels in Athens and Piraeus.
Your driver will be waiting for you at the lobby holding a sign with your name on it.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Corinth Canal, Kapsia Caves, Ancient Messene

    3 stops
  • 1
    Corinth Canal

    About an hour from Athens is our first Peloponnese stop, Corinth Canal. Corinth Canal, an impressive sea passage, was drilled and has been operating since 1893. It is a narrow sea strip, lengthed about 6 kilometres that connects mainland Greece to Peloponnese.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kapsia Cave

    Next, your driver will take you to the Stalactites of Kapsia Caves. The amazing Caves constitute a complex system of swallow-holes on the lush Mantineia mountain range. Multicoloured stalagmites and stalactites compose a unique and impressive canvas that is reflected on the surface of the small ponds inside the cave. Dress warmly for your visit to the Kapsia caves.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Ancient Messini

    Ancient Messene (or Messini, Greek Μεσσήνη) is a significant ancient city in terms of its size, form, and astonishing state of preservation. The area of Ancient Messene contains the ruins of the large classical city-state founded in 369 BC by Thbian General Epaminondas who died in the neighbouring Mantineia area. After the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC, which resulted in Spartan defeat, it became the capital of the free Messenian state. Today the visitor of this extraordinarily well-preserved ancient city will admire up close sanctuaries, public buildings, imposing fortifications, houses and tombs: The Agora (market) – Temples of Zeus Soter and Poseidon The Asklepieion Arsinoe Fountain The sanctuary of Demeter and the Dioskouroi The great Doric temple The Ekklesiasterion (assembly hall) The Fortification Walls The Laconian & Arcadian Gates Dinner and overnight in Ancient Olympia at 4-star or Boutique Hotels like Arty Grand or Europa Hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Ancient Olympia, Rio Antirio Bridge, Ancient Corinth

    3 stops
  • 4
    Archaeological Site of Olympia

    After your rich breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the UNESCO site of Ancient Olympia. Ancient Olympia lies in the fertile valley of Alpheios river and it was the most celebrated site of Ancient Greece. You will visit both the museum and the famous archaeological site of the ancient Olympic Games. As you stroll by the ancient paths you will see the Doric Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Bouleuterion, the Prytaneion, the Stadium, the Gymnasium, the Palestra, the Workshop of Pheidias and so many others. At the museum, you will admire, among other masterpieces, the Nike of Paionios and the breathtaking Hermes and the Infant Dionysus statue.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Rion-Antirion Bridge

    The Rio - Antirrio bridge is one of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type. It opened one day before the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, on 12 August 2004 and was used to transport the OLYMPIC FLAME.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

    Last stop will be by Ancient Corinth with the stunning Doric Temple of Apollo and the Bema, where Apostle Paul preached and wrote the First Epistle to the Corinthians. Finally, we arrive back to Athens and we drop you at the airport or your residence.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 4 Seasons Greece Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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