Ancient Olympia/ Ancient Corinth private tour from Athens/ Nafplio (up 12 hours)
Ancient Olympia/ Ancient Corinth private tour from Athens/ Nafplio (up 12 hours)
We visit Ancient Olympia & Corinth, as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history & photography. We love what we do:)Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire and avoiding tourist traps.The day starts with convenient pickup from your location and then takes you via Corinth Canal to Peloponnese.
Take the high way Corinth - Kalamata via Tripolis through the Majestic Arcadian Mountains to Olympia. Visit Olympic Zeus sanctuary & famous ancient Stadion. Visit one of the best Museums in Greece.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Corinth Canal
More than 2500 workers digging 6.400m for twelve years (from 1881 to 1893) Stop for photography, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal from 80 m high
15 minutesTripoli
As part of the concession agreement between the Greek state and the consortium operating the motorway (Moreas S.A.), the latter is responsible for constructing, operating, maintaining and modernizing the A7. In existing sections of the motorway, improvements include the straightening of dangerous curves, constructing new tunnels, completing the Artemision tunnel, adding more light fixtures and upgrading the median throughout
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Combined ticket: with Museums: Summer 12€ and includes Archaeological & History of the Games Museums. Under 6 y free /Over 65 y or winter time reduce half
1 hour 30 minutesArchaeological Museum of Olympia
A Persian helmet dedicated to Zeus by the Athenians after their win against the Persians at Marathon.
1 hourMuseum of the Olympic Games
Beautifully presented displays depict the history of the world's most prestigious sporting competition. Learn about its core original events (foot racing, wrestling, boxing and chariot racing), why it's associated with Hercules (or Pelops), and what fate befell women who tried to watch the Games despite prohibitions. The sculptures, mosaics, pottery art and votive offerings all pay tribute to athletes and athleticism, while bronze strigils were used by the athletes themselves to scrape down. Other Games of Ancient Greece also get a mention.
30 minutesArchimedes Museum
Archimedes was a unique and tiptop genius in the spiritual world of all times. He passed on to the global culture great theses in the fields of all the ancient sciences and most of all, he became the springboard for the development of the modern science. He invented a lot of inventions, some of them still in use as at the same time he inspired Da Vinci and he influenced Galileo and Newton.
20 minutesArkadia Region
Arcadia is mainly grassland with a bit farmland and three wooded mountain ranges, but large areas are covered only by degenerated shrubland. Forests, mainly in altitudes higher than 1000 m, remained in the central north (Mainalo), in winter also a ski resort, in the central south and in the Arcadian part of the mountain range Parnon. In the southwest, “Mount Lykaion” is well known for its ancient history and myths.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Combined ticket 8€ for summer or 4€ for winter. Under 19 y free/ Over 65 y reduce half
30 minutesArchaeological Museum of Corinth
Visit Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth. The museum was built in 1931/32 by the architect W. Stuart Thompson and was extended in 1950. It contains collections of prehistoric finds, various items ranging from the Geometric to the Hellenistic period, Roman and Byzantine finds, excavation finds from the Asklepieion of Corinth, and a collection of sculptures and inscriptions.
30 minutesAthens
Return to your hotel/ apartment or request in prior time another location (additional cost)
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- WiFi on board
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines (as Ancient Corinth, Ancient Olympia)
- Professional English speaking experienced tour driver throughout the day
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Not Included
- Entrance Fees to all sites & museums (Corinth - Olympia: Winter 10€ Summer 20€ /Under 6y free)
- Licensed Archaeologist guide (up prior request & depends availability)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan (up to 2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Bookings: You have the flexibility of two options! Full payment with Credit Card or a Deposit (Pay deposit 50% of total amount) - Reserve the tour at a lower rate (than Option/ Full Pay) with a deposit 50% at the time of booking with credit card. The remaining 50% will be payable on your tour date in cash to your driver/ tour leader.
- The driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you on your walk inside any site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- Your tour is private & flexible and available from/ to Athens or from/ to Nafplio. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.