What You'll See
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia - admire masterpieces of ancient Greek art
- Olympic Stadium - visit the venue of the ancient Olympic Games
- Temple of Zeus - see the remains of the temple that once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Olive oil tasting - sample one of Greece's most famous local products
What’s included
- Transfers
- Ferry tickets to/from Olimpia
- Guide service
- Olive oil tasting
Not included
- Lunch + beverages - app. 15 EUR
- Entrance fee to Archaeological Museum of Olimpia - approx. 20 EUR adult/seniors, children/students - free of charge
Program Description
Travel to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most important religious centres of ancient Greece. This fascinating excursion offers the opportunity to discover the history of the ancient Olympic Games, explore remarkable archaeological treasures and visit the site where the Olympic flame is still lit today.
Your visit begins at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, home to outstanding masterpieces of ancient Greek art, including works attributed to Praxiteles and Phidias. You will then explore the archaeological site, walking among the remains of one of the most significant sanctuaries of the ancient world.
See the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the magnificent Statue of Zeus, created by Phidias and recognised as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You'll also visit the Olympic Stadium, where the Games were held for nearly twelve centuries, and the Altar of Hera, where the Olympic flame is ceremonially lit before each modern Olympic Games.
During the excursion, you'll have the opportunity to taste locally produced olive oil. Afterwards, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the town centre.
English-language guiding is available only during the visit to the museum and the archaeological site.
The order of visits and the programme may be subject to change.
Important information
English language service is available only at the museum and the archaeological site.
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Vouchers
- You'll receive your voucher via email, immediately after booking.
- Your voucher contains all key information, such as pickup times and meeting points.
- Use the digital voucher on your mobile device or print it for convenience. Be sure to reach the pickup point 15 minutes ahead of time to avoid delays and ensure a smooth start to your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Get full refund if you cancel up to 24h before the excursion begin. The conditions may vary depending on the guide's language. read terms
Reviews
The tour was a great success. Our guide, Ola, was friendly, knowledgeable, and had engaging stories. It was worth the trip. The journey took us about 2.5 hours, but it was split between coach, ferry, and coach, so it felt shorter. Olympia itself has a beautiful museum. In the archaeological area, we walked from shade to shade, so it was worth bringing a hat and sunscreen, as it was incredibly hot. Next to the museum is a large souvenir shop (in addition to the typical magnets and bags, they also sell clothes, cosmetics, and food), a kiosk selling drinks and snacks, and an air-conditioned restaurant, where we had a delicious lunch. After the tour, we had free time to eat or visit another museum or the main street of the town. We left at 7:00 AM (from Tsilivi) and returned around 7:00 PM, and we managed to complete everything we planned without any problems.
The guide is caring, kind, has a wealth of information, and tells interesting stories. I recommend it. 👍
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