Ancient Olympia Private Full Day Trip From Athens

It’s at least a 3.5-hour drive from Athens to Olympia, the home of the original Olympic Games. Thousands of visitors that arrive here from across the globe are able to uncover the true essence of the Games, whose goal and purpose was to bring out the best in each competitor. Let a professional driver do the hard work while you sit back and enjoy the onboard Wi-Fi on this private tour: all drivers are native speakers of English and know Greek history well. Spend around half a day exploring the site in depth (entrance fees not included) before returning to Athens.

At the heart of the site and within the magnificent temple dedicated to Zeus, was the famed gold and ivory statue of the god, a work of the sculptor Phidias and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. From the 9th century BC, Olympia was a sacred place that attracted worshipers from around the ancient world. Starting from the 8th century BC, the celebrations at Olympia became associated with the Sacred Olympic Truce, honored throughout the Greek world. In the 5th century BC, Olympia became a place where ideas were spread, with dozens of thinkers coming here to exchange ideas.

• Spend the day at ancient Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore the ruins plus all three of the on-site museums independently
• Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected without the roaming charges
• Private transfers direct from your door save time—important over a long day