2-Day Private Tour: Ancient Olympia, Arcadia Mountain Villages and Monasteries
Overview
Enjoy this, summer or winter, PRIVATE trip for 2-7 related people & experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games but also authentic non-touristy Greece of the mountain villages. This is a unique two full day tour to the mountain villages, gorge/river and monasteries of the central Peloponnese and to the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece; Olympia.
On Day1 explore the beautiful villages of Dimitsana & Stemnitsa. Visit a couple of cliff hanging monasteries, taste local food, visit the Water-Powered Museum. Enjoy real lunch with the locals. Wander around one of the stone built villages and spend your night in a beautiful traditional guest house.
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Day2 starts with breakfast in the mountains. Then, a 45 minutes drive to ancient Olympia the “Valley of Gods” and the birthplace of the most important athletic event of all times, the Olympic Games. You will have a chance to run down the original Olympic track and visit the museum.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Unique location and accommodation (and breakfast).
- In-car Bottled Water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Brand new 2021-23 vehicles
- Always a highlight of this private tour is the authentic lunch on both days and is a treat from your guide in non touristy locations with local people. Also included for day-2 of the 2 day tour option
- Approximate entrance fees to the sites
- Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
- Gratuites (optional)
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb, the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port or Hydra island. Possible extra cost for some locations.
What To Expect
Olympia
3 Stops
Mountain Villages & Monasteries
4 Stops
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-22041P17
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Unique location and accommodation (and breakfast).
- In-car Bottled Water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Brand new 2021-23 vehicles.
- Always a highlight of this private tour is the authentic lunch on both days and is a treat from your guide in non touristy locations with local people. Also included for day-2 of the 2 day tour option.
- Approximate entrance fees to the sites.
- Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group.
- Gratuites (optional).
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-Day Private Tour: Ancient Olympia, Arcadia Mountain Villages and Monasteries is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Day Private Tour: Ancient Olympia, Arcadia Mountain Villages and Monasteries will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Unique location and accommodation (and breakfast).
- In-car Bottled Water & INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Brand new 2021-23 vehicles
- Always a highlight of this private tour is the authentic lunch on both days and is a treat from your guide in non touristy locations with local people. Also included for day-2 of the 2 day tour option
- Approximate entrance fees to the sites
- Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
- Gratuites (optional)
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
