Ancient Olympia Tour
Excursions & day trips

Ancient Olympia Tour

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit the ancient site of Olympia and see the birthplace of Olympic Games
  • Free time in modern Olympia village and lunch in a Greek restaurant
  • Discover ancient treasures in the Archaeological Museum
What to expect

Birthplace of the Olympic Games, this day trip to Olympia is a real winner. With a fully guided tour, lunch and free time to explore, you'll discover all the glory of ancient Greece.

First, we'll make the short hop by boat to Kyllini. Sailing between the islands of the Ionian Sea is an adventure in itself. Passing misty islets, dotted with whitewashed buildings, you can picture the first Olympians making the same journey. From here you'll head on to the site by coach. Your expert guide will then take you on a tour of the original stadium – including the racetrack and finish line – as well as the religious monuments the place is packed with. The stand-out treasures are the Temple of Hera – where the Olympic torch ceremony is held before every tournament – and the Temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

You'll then hit the Archaeological Museum where you'll marvel at its impressive collection of finely-carved statuettes, busts and bronze armour. After lunch, you'll round things off with free time to explore the modern village of Olympia.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Boat ticket
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • Additional snacks and drinks not included
  • Please note that the minimum travelling time in total is approximatley three and a half hours
  • If you're staying in one of our hotels in Lixouri, please see your TUI Rep to collect your ferry tickets before your chosen excursion date
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
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Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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