Athina Trip Overview
Travel on a fully air-conditioned vehicle and start the scenic drive through the olive groves and orchards of the rugged Peloponnese countryside.
Enjoy a short photo stop to admire the Corinth Canal from above. Discover everything about the UNESCO world heritage site of Ancient Olympia with your professional guide, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the place where fair-play was nurtured.
In close proximity to the site, you can find the world-famous Archaeological Museum of Olympia where you can admire, amongst many priceless exhibits, the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and the unique statue of Hermes, carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
Enjoy your free time in the town of Olympia, full with traditional souvenir shops and Cafés or try the excellent Mediterranean cuisine in a Greek tavern
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
Travel on a fully air-conditioned vehicle and start the scenic drive through the olive groves and orchards of the rugged Peloponnese countryside.
Enjoy a short photo stop to admire the Corinth Canal from above. Discover everything about the UNESCO world heritage site of Ancient Olympia with your professional guide, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the place where fair-play was nurtured.
In close proximity to the site, you can find the world-famous Archaeological Museum of Olympia where you can admire, amongst many priceless exhibits, the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and the unique statue of Hermes, carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
Enjoy your free time in the town of Olympia, full with traditional souvenir shops and Cafés or try the excellent Mediterranean cuisine in a Greek tavern
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Short stop for photos to this amazing work of engineering.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Your guide will lead you through the Archaeological site of Olympia, the site of the greatest archaeological interest, excavated in the XIX century by a German team of experts. Olympia, according to the legend, was built at the king of the gods’ will, Zeus, to promote the cult among the Greeks. You will admire the site which includes the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, the Hippodrome and the imposing Olympic Stadium, where the early Games were held, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
In close proximity to the site you can find the world famous Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia where you can admire, amongst many priceless exhibits, the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and the unique Statue of Hermes, carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Olympia, Olympia, Elis Region, West Greece
Free time in the modern town of Olympia
Ending the guided tour you will have free time in the town of Olympia, full with traditional souvenir shops. You can also relax in one of the nearby cafeterias or even pay a visit to one the Greek taverns trying the excellent Mediterranean cuisine
*lunch can be organized for an additional charge 15€/pp. (3 courses lunch)
Duration: 1 hour
