Theo Travel
Ancient Olympia Full Day Tour
A private day trip from Athens to the birthplace of the Olympic Games — sanctuary, stadium and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
A private Ancient Olympia tour from Athens
This Ancient Olympia Full Day Tour is a private journey from Athens to the sanctuary where the Olympic Games began. You travel in comfort through the Peloponnese, stop at the Corinth Canal, and spend focused time at the archaeological site and museum.
Walk the ancient stadium, see the temples of Zeus and Hera, and explore masterpieces such as Hermes of Praxiteles — a classic private day trip from Athens for history-focused travellers.
Why book this private Olympia day trip
Your schedule, not a group clock
Depart when it suits you, linger at the stops that matter, and skip waiting for strangers to reboard.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Start and finish at your hotel or preferred address — no metro puzzles between major stops.
Private for up to 14 guests
Ideal for couples, families and small groups who want one vehicle and one shared itinerary.
Ancient Olympia Tour itinerary
Corinth Canal, the Olympia sanctuary and the Archaeological Museum on one private route.
Athens – Hotel Pickup
DepartureWe start from Athens with pickup from your hotel, traveling in comfort through the scenic Greek countryside.
Corinth Canal
Quick stopA quick stop for photos at one of the most remarkable engineering marvels in the world, connecting the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf.
Ancient Olympia
Main stopExplore the sacred grounds of the Temple of Zeus — once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — and the revered Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame is still ceremonially ignited. Walk the ancient Olympic Stadium and stand where history was made.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
StopImmerse yourself in the exceptional Archaeological Museum of Olympia, showcasing priceless masterpieces including the statue of Hermes by Praxiteles and the Nike of Paionios.
What's included
For all private tours provided by Theo Travel, we would kindly like to inform our guests that our drivers are not licensed tour guides and therefore, according to Greek regulations, they are not permitted to accompany clients inside archaeological sites, museums, or historical monuments. However, our experienced chauffeurs are always happy to provide useful bullet-point information, historical highlights, and general insights for each point of interest during your journey. If you would like a detailed guided experience with a licensed professional guide accompanying you inside the sites, please let us know in advance so we can check availability and arrange a certified tour guide for your tour.
Ancient Olympia Tour FAQs
Your private Ancient Olympia Full Day Tour includes a professional chauffeur, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi, chargers and bottled water. Entrance tickets to sites and museums are not included unless arranged separately.
This is a fully private tour. The vehicle and itinerary are reserved for your party only — up to 14 passengers — so you never share the day with another booking.
Plan for around 11 hours including driving time and site visits. An early pickup is standard and confirmed when you book.
Yes. Our chauffeurs cannot accompany you inside archaeological sites under Greek regulations, but we can arrange a licensed tour guide on request, subject to availability. Mention this when you request a quote.
Request a quote via our contact form, email info@theo-travel.com, or call +30 697 761 9909. We will confirm availability, pickup details and pricing for your dates.
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