PRIVATE TOUR TO ANCIENT OLYMPIA

[TOUR CODE #P14] [PRICE FROM: 780.00 EURO] This is a 10 hour private tour from Athens! Visit Ancient Olympia and see one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity, dedicated to the father of gods and human being Olympian Zeus. Feel the atmosphere as our guide will explain the history and the importance of Olympic Games at their birth-place, Olympia. Experience and admire the beauties of Greece on this guided private tour, travelling in our luxury airconditioned car / mini bus / bus while you are listening to our professional licensed guide explaining all important historical and monumental sites and introducing you to the spirit of more than 3000 years of Greek history. Travel at your own pace. This private tour from Athens includes a private guide and vehicle, just for you. Enjoy the world's known destinations with itineraries tailored to feed your needs. You will be picked up by our personnel and start your private tour passing by the famous Corinth Canal - a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth (Ionian Sea) with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea - to the north-west part of Peloponnese where Ancient Olympia is located.

Our guide will introduce you Ancient Olympia. Ancient Olympia, known as the Altis, includes the oldest stone temple in Greece, the Temple of Hera (or Heraion/Heraeum) and the Temple of Zeus, the Pelopion the funerary monument in honour of King Pelops, according to a myth he was the one who organized the first games and for that reason he became famous and gave his name to Peloponnese (Pelops Island) and the area of the altar, where the sacrifices were made. The Olympic Games Ancient Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games which started on these very grounds. In the year 776 BCE the first Olympiad took place at the sanctuary of Zeus and repeated every four years for centuries thereafter. Afterwards we will drive you back to your original pick up point.

Contact: adm@toursinathens.gr - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens

Prices per Group Prices in Euro Group up to 2 persons: 780.00 Group up to 16 persons: 970.00 Group up to 49 persons: 1290.00 The above group prices do not include: Pick up transfer from the Athens Airport extra charge 70.00 euros Entrance fee to Ancient Olympia archaeological site 9.00 per person For the final cost please calculate the group price + (participants X 9.00) = TOTAL COST The above group prices include: Professional English - speaking licensed guide, Transportation by air-conditioned - non smoking coach, Local taxes Do you prefer to include Lunch in this tour? In order to organize Lunch (3 course menu-without drinks) in a typical Greek restaurant you have to add 1 hours more on the duration of this tour and 20.00 Euros per person on any of the above prices.

How to book Click here to pay and book this private tour Or e-mail us at adm@toursinathens.gr Or call us at +30 210 4285500 Highlights Ancient Olympia, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, Stadium of Olympic Games, Hippodrome, Corinth Canal Schedule Details This tour is private and is available from Athens or Piraeus port or Athens Airport Recommended Departure Time: 9:00am Duration: 10-12 hours (approx.) Return details: to original departure point (at your hotel or Piraeus port or Athens Airport) Additional Information All prices in this website are in Euro Other languages are available upon request with additional price Licensed guide = approved from the Greek government Personal - No groups Enjoy your own guide and vehicle, set your own pace. Flexible - No preset times Start when you want. Change what you want. What to bring Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera F.A.Q. Got some questions? Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Contact: adm@toursinathens.gr - Tel.: +30 210 4285500 19, Leof. Syngrou - 11743 Athens