Exclusive Olympia & Canal: Birthplace of Legends Tour
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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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forks5678, 5/20/2025 8:19:12 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed the entire tour. Tas was so helpful in helping us learn about the historical significance of all that we experienced and viewed! He was extremely knowledgeable and made the day fun. Would definitely recommend this company and be sure to have Tas recommend restaurants and menu choices - The Best!!
cottenstroer, 7/22/2024 1:33:14 AM
An incredible tour. Peter was on-time, a great communicator and made this an amazing experience for my wife and I. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Exactly what we had hoped for with a private tour!
Kelley S, 7/6/2024 10:31:17 AM
Was amazing our travel agent got us intouch with this service and it was perfect we were just my husband and my self going to family monastery that Tas was able to find and educate us in the area
alicialS2745RG, 4/19/2024 2:24:08 AM
Wonderful experience! Peter was fantastic and very helpful. He went out of his way to help us get pictures! I would recommend booking a guide for inside the museum and ruins at Olympia, but Peter had a great video outlining what the buildings looked like originally for us to watch after visiting. Very interesting experience! Highly recommend!
louistW1557EX, 9/28/2023 4:18:06 AM
Our private tour of the Ancient Olympia archaeological site and museum was an unforgettable experience for us history buffs. Our exceptional driver guide, Yannis, made the day truly remarkable. His deep knowledge and passion for history shone through as he shared fascinating insights throughout the tour, giving us ample time to explore the site at our own pace. To top it off, we enjoyed a delightful lunch at an authentic Greek taverna, savoring the flavors of Greece. As an unexpected bonus, we were treated to a free upgrade to a luxurious Mercedes Van for our journey. This tour was a perfect blend of history, culture, and comfort, and we can't recommend it enough. Thank you, Yannis, for making our day at Ancient Olympia so special!
Dimitra_K, 9/26/2023 1:58:28 PM
This is a lovely and memorable experience Our driver Manos was well versed in history, was fluent in English and made every effort to make sure we had a great time. Manos we cannot thank you enough for all your efforts! Olympia and Isthmus Canal were both amazing and definitely worth the trip
Brian_L, 9/22/2023 1:32:18 PM
Visiting ancient Olympia was a bucket list experience for me. Seeing (and learning about) the Corinth Canal was an unexpected bonus. Our guide, Yannis, was amazing. Yeah, the ride to and from Athens was a little long, but the stories and history that Yannis shared along the way made the time pass by quickly. I'll be recommending this trip to my friends and family.
Alice_C, 6/29/2023 4:30:37 PM
I wish I had a picture of Basilli, our driver, to share. He was our favorite part of our tour! He spoke enough English to answer our many questions about life in Greece. He patiently waited for our two nieces to bungee jump in the Corinth Canal (and took pictures for us!). It was a long drive to Olympia from Athens where we had lunch at a cafe and wandered the multiple historical and archeological attractions. You could spend many hours taking it all in, but it was very hot outside in late June with little shade. Don’t miss the Archimedes museum just down the street in town for some hands on exploration with the kids. Archimedes was such an amazing mind! Basilli navigated the tight crowded streets in Plaka with a big van (we had 10 people) to bring us almost to our hotel doorstep at the end of the very long day. He was our family for the day, and we were grateful to his family for loaning him to us. :)
Anonymous, 5/31/2023 11:01:55 PM
We had hard time to communicate with the driver. He was quiet. When arriving a point, he just let us get off the car and did not say how long we need to spend, what time we come back to the car. He did not explain any of history or any information about the trip.
marksI5191FY, 5/11/2023 10:15:19 PM
Yannis was my tour guide. If you are lucky enough to get him, you are I'm great hands. Super knowledgeable, made you feel like family and shared so much great information. It is a long day but we'll worth it and I seriously can't say enough about what a great guide Yannis is. Thank you for a great tour and day.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals or pets allowed
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
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