Ancient Olympia
Visit Ancient Olympia
Ancient Olympia is one of Greece’s most iconic archaeological sites and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Founded in the 8th century BC, it developed into a major Panhellenic centre of athletics, worship and culture.
The extensive archaeological site includes athletic facilities, the ancient stadium and important temples dedicated to Hera and Zeus. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia houses remarkable finds from the area, including the famous Hermes of Praxiteles, one of the masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture.
A visit to Olympia is a calm and meaningful experience, where landscape and history coexist in a natural and powerful way.
What’s Included
The service fully covers your transportation, waiting time for sightseeing and return to the location of your choice:
- Transfer to and from the archaeological sites
- Waiting time for independent sightseeing
- Return to the location of your choice
Places to Visit
- Ancient Olympia
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Ancient Stadium
- Temple of Zeus
- Temple of Hera
Journey Schedule
- Total duration 6 hours
- Pick-up: from the location of your choice
- Travel time to the archaeological site: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Waiting time for sightseeing: 2 hours
- Return journey: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Drop-off: at the location of your choice
• Additional waiting time at the archaeological sites is available upon request.
* The tour can also start from Athens
We are committed to:
- Excellent organisation
- A successful experience
Why Choose This Tour
An Experience of Global Significance
Ancient Olympia is more than just an archaeological site — it is a symbol of ideas that travelled across the world.
A journey for those who want to stand where history found a global voice — with comfort, time and substance.