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 photos. Continue to Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held. Explore the Altis ruins, the Temple of Zeus site, and the original stadium track. Visit the Archaeological Museum to see masterpieces like Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike of Paionios, and sculptures from the Temple of Zeus. The fully customizable tour lets you adjust stops or extend your time. After exploring at your own pace, relax on the drive back to your hotel, enriched by the spirit and history of Ancient Greece.