From Athens: Ancient Olympia and Corinth Canal all day Private Tour

Your private tour will start from Athens and drive you through a scenic and beautiful landscape inside the Peloponnese peninsula. Our first stop is the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, which is in Peloponnese, the southern peninsula of Greece. The Corinth Canal connects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf in the Aegean Sea.

Time for rest and some amazing photos above the Corinth Canal.

Then, we will arrive at ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in Classical times. There you will visit both the archaeological site and choose between the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and the Museum of the Olympic Games. You will visit the Temple of Zeus, Pelopion, the stadium, the Temple of Hera, and many other structures that worth your attention.

Afterall this knowledge bet that you will feel hungry get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch. It’s up to you to choose from a variety of flavors of the most known Greek dishes.

Your private tour will start from Athens and drive you through a scenic and beautiful landscape inside the Peloponnese peninsula. Our first stop is the Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow strip of land that connects Central Greece with the Peloponnese , while the canal that has been opened in it connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth . It is about 6 kilometers long and the narrowest point is where the Corinth Canal was built (1880-1893). It was a strategic point and for this reason a wall had already been built since ancient times (end of the 5th century BC), which had been preserved until the Byzantines
(Hexamilion).

Olympia, is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name. This site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. They were restored on a global basis in 1894 in honor of the ideal of peaceful international contention for excellence.

In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it lies on the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.
According to UNESCO’s World Heritage website, there is probably no ancient archaeological site anywhere in the world more relevant in today’s world than Olympia. The stadium of Olympia, where the ancient Olympic Games were held, and the massive temple of Zeus, the largest temple in the Peloponnese, are the site’s most significant attractions.

This is the stadium where most Olympic Games used to take place in the antiquity. The racetrack is over 200 meters long and nearly 30 to 34 meters wide.

Located close to the stadium, the Temple of Zeus was built in the 5th century BC by a local architect. The temple was made of limestone and marble. Historical records narrate that a giant golden statue of Zeus was found inside this temple.

One of the oldest temples in Greece, this temple to goddess Hera was constructed in the 7th century BC according to the Dorian style. Today this is the altar where the Olympic flame is lit before the games.

The Philippieion, the only circular building inside the Altis, is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture. Located west of the temple of Hera, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedon.

The palaestra is situated west of the Altis enclosure, near the Kladeos river. Built in the third century BC as part of the gymnasium complex, it was used to practice boxing, wrestling and jumping.

Considered among the best museums in Greece, the Archaeological Museum hosts findings from the ancient site and from other excavations in the area. Well labeled and with many rooms, the most famous exhibits of the museum are the statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and of Nike Paionios.

The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games is housed in the old archaeological museum in Ancient Olympia. It houses findings from the entire area that are related to the ancient games.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Additional fees if the tour concludes at a location other than the designated meeting point.
• Flexible Pick-Up Times – Customize pick-up times to suit your schedule.
• Hourly Extensions – Extend your tour for a fee, adaptable to your needs.

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• Hotel/Airbnb/Port Piraeus Pick up & Drop off (Without extra charge)
• Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
• English speaking driver with knowledge of the history. Not licensed to accompany you in any site.
• Mobile Chargers
• Rafina Port/Laurio Port Pick up & Drop Off (Additional charge)
• Skip the line tickets – Guaranteed to skip the lines – Upon your request
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• Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability.
• The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
• Airport Pick Up & drop-off (Additional charge).
• Museum Ticket: Archaeological Site of Olympia (12€)

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• This Tour is Provided by Greece Athens Taxi GAT.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.