Ancient Olympia Private Day Trip: Where the Games Began
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DURATION
Athens
DEPARTURE
Private
TYPE
Daily · 07:00
EVERYDAY
Ancient Olympia Private Day Trip: Where the Games Began
Stand in the stadium where the first Olympic Games took place almost 3,000 years ago.
Travel in your own private minivan to Olympia, see the temples of Zeus and Hera, the spot where the Olympic flame is lit and the museum’s masterpieces.
Prices are per person for private groups of 4 to 8 guests. Your driver shares stories along the way; inside the site you explore at your own pace, or add a licensed guide.

- Private minivan with driver
- Free time to explore
- Private group · 4–8 guests
ΔΡΟΜΟΛΟΓΙΟ
07:00 — Pickup in Athens
Pickup from your hotel or any central address. Start time can change on request.
08:15 — Corinth Canal
Short photo stop at the famous canal on the way to the Peloponnese.
11:00 — Archaeological site of Olympia
The ancient stadium, the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera and the spot where the Olympic flame is lit.
13:00 — Olympia Museum
Masterpieces of ancient sculpture, including the famous Hermes of Praxiteles.
14:00 — Lunch in Olympia
Free time for lunch in the village.
15:30 — Return to Athens
Drive back to Athens, arriving around 19:30–20:00.
PRICE 170€
per person · group of 4 · lower for 6–8 guests
- Private air-conditioned minivan (4–8 guests)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
- English-speaking driver with stories along the way
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Licensed guide inside the site: optional add-on, from 35€ per person (depends on group size)
- Entrance tickets to the site and museum
- Meals and drinks
- Tips
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