Private day trip to Ancient Olympia; Origins of the Olympic Games
Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games on a private, full-day trip to Ancient Olympia. Enjoy hotel pickup in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle with a friendly, English-speaking driver. First, stop at the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel linking the Aegean and Ionian Seas, perfect for taking photos. Continue to Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held. Explore the ruins of Altis, the site of the Temple of Zeus and the original stadium track. Visit the Archaeological Museum to see masterpieces such as Hermes of Praxiteles, the Nike of Paionios and sculptures from the Temple of Zeus. The fully customizable tour allows you to adjust stops or extend your time. After exploring at your own pace, relax on the way back to your hotel, enriched by the spirit and history of ancient Greece.