Ancient Olympia & Isthmus Canal Private Tour from Athens
Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal).
Visit Ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
Witness where the modern Olympic flame is lit by the temple dedicated to the goddess Hera.
Explore the Archaeological Museum, where many of Olympia’s greatest works of art and artifacts are displayed. Highlights of the museum include the Sculpture from the Temple of Zeus, arguably the finest surviving examples of Archaic Greek sculpture, the 5th century BC Winged Victory by Paiongs, the 4th century BC Hermes of Praxiteles and a model of the reconstructed ancient Olympia site.
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Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens. Drive to the isthmus Canal.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Olympia, Olympia, Elis Region, West Greece
Olympia village: In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. You will be amazed by the serenic feel that this village creates.
Enjoy lunch at an authentic Greek taverna with quality home cooked meals.
Stroll amongst the village shops.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Temple of Zeus: Dedicated to the god Zeus the Doric temple built in the second quarter of the 5th century BCE was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.
Temple of Hera: Known as Heraion this ancient Archaic Greek temple was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. The temple was built in approximately 590 BCE.
Witness where the modern Olympic flame is lit by the temple dedicated to the goddess Hera.
The Hippodrome and later Stadium: The Hippodrome was a wide flat open area where the starting and finishing line was defined by a pole. Horse and chariot races took place here.
The Palaestra: Built in the 3rd century BC as part of the gymnasium complex it was used to practice boxing, wrestling and jumping.
The Workshop of Pheidias: This is where the great sculptor crafted the gigantic chryselephantine statue of Zeus listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Philippeion, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
Philippeion: The only circular building inside the Altis. One of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture, it was dedicated to Zeus by Philip II of Macedonia after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BCE. The monument was completed by his son Alexander the Great.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
The Archeological Museum of Olympia: Exhibits incredible artifacts from the site.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Museum of the Olympic Games, Olympia Greece
The Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity: Since 2004 a new museum is in operation. The museum was based on the collection of Georgios Papastefanou who was the first to believe in the possibility of spreading the Olympic Idea and Education through a museum.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Archimedes Museum, Praksiteli Kondili 9, Olympia 270 65 Greece
The museum of Archimedes (Mathematician) regarded as one of the leading scientists in classical antiquity. A unique museum in the center of ancient Olympia dedicated to the "Greatest Mind" of all time. Visitors will have the opportunity to see replicas of his inventions and to interact with them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Animals or pets allowed"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 12 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby.
In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building.
For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.
Ports- Port of Piraeus, 10, Akti Miaouli str, Pireas 185 38, Greece
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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