Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included
Overview
Why this tour?
To experience the birthplace of the most important athletic event of all times, the Olympic Games but also authentic Greece, from a local point of view. A full-day trip to the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece; Ancient Olympia the “Valley of Gods”.
For exploring the Peloponnese which retains a great deal of authenticity and combines diverse natural landscapes, major cultural landmarks, and is ideal for road trips like this tour.
You, as a visitor of Olympia, will have a chance to run down the original Olympic track and visit the museum. The Olympic Games were held at this location every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
Our special moments in this tour include authentic lunch & drinks for which this peninsula is famous with its locally-grown delicacies. An important part of all our tours.
To enjoy a great site at a beautiful location with our personalized service from a very likable tour leader.
What's Included
- Bottled Water
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Private driver and brand new vehicles only (2020-22)
- Non-smoking driver/guide and vehicle
- Traditional Greek lunch at a special non touristy location - your drive's/guide's treat and always an important part of the tour
- Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens area (subject to additional costs)
- Entrance fees to the site
- Shopping/touristy stops unless specifically required by the passenger/s
- Gratuites (optional)
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE to guide you inside the archeological sites(optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Any Athens hotel or Airbnb. From the Athens airport, Piraeus and Nafplio port, or Hydra island at extra cost.
What To Expect
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peloponnese
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Corinth Canal
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Syntagma Square
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-22041P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled Water.
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag.
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Private driver and brand new vehicles only (2020-22).
- Non-smoking driver/guide and vehicle.
- Traditional Greek lunch at a special non touristy location - your drive's/guide's treat and always an important part of the tour.
- Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens area (subject to additional costs).
- Entrance fees to the site.
- Shopping/touristy stops unless specifically required by the passenger/s.
- Gratuites (optional).
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE to guide you inside the archeological sites(optional).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Olympia Private Full Day from Athens with Great Lunch & Drinks Included 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
- Bottled Water
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of one carry-on bag
- In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
- Private driver and brand new vehicles only (2020-22)
- Non-smoking driver/guide and vehicle
- Traditional Greek lunch at a special non touristy location - your drive's/guide's treat and always an important part of the tour
- Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens area (subject to additional costs)
- Entrance fees to the site
- Shopping/touristy stops unless specifically required by the passenger/s
- Gratuites (optional)
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE to guide you inside the archeological sites(optional)
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
