Why choose this Athens tour ?
Full Day Trip to Ancient Olympia,temple of Appolo and temple of Epicurian Apollo
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.
Then we’ll go to the temple of Epicurian Apollo. 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.
What’s Included
Guiding Services
Private Transportation
Bottled water
Snacks.
Also is included a coffee in a local coffee shop.
***In the End of our Tour a Great Souvenir Gift is included.!!***
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What makes Full Day Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and the Temple of Epicurean Apollo a unique experience ?
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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)***
- Please mention to the operator if there are any Health restrictions.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Included Dinner & MercedesBenz
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High Quality Tour/Luxury
Professional Chauffeur
Sedan/SUV/Minivan
Duration: 8 hours
Unlimited Snacks/Soft Drinks
Bottled Water/Coffee
Handmade Statuette (souvenir)
Dinner
Pickup included
Full Day Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and the Temple of Epicurean Apollo Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Liability insurance per person
- Mercedes Eclass 1-4pax, Mercedes Benz Minivan 5-8pax, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 9-15pax.
- A chauffeur who provides LOCAL Guiding Services(not licenced guide to accomodate you into monuments)
Not Included
- We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
- Tickets for the monuments
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Theodores Private Tours – Theodores Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
*** 2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)***
a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,aibnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point.
b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up.
c) 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
d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions
f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights
g) 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.
