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Ancient Olympia/ Ancient Corinth private tour (12h) from Athens/ Nafplio
What makes this private tour unique?
We visit Ancient Olympia & Corinth, as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, scenery, history & photography. We love what we do:)
Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our tour 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.
On our return we will visit Ancient Corinth site & Museum. See All Views Travel sell Experiences and not Brochures. See Travel info
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Itinerary/ Route - Highlights /Photos
1) Corinth Canal, famous for being one of the narrowest navigable canals in the world, with dramatic, near-vertical rock walls Links the Gulf of Corinth (Ionian Sea) with the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea). Length & Width: Approximately 6.4 km (4 miles) long and only about 25 meters wide, making it impassable for most modern large ships. A millennia-old dream, first conceived in ancient Greece (7th century BC) and attempted by Roman Emperor Nero, but only completed in 1893.
2) Driving from to Sparta is a scenic 1.5 to 2-hour trip (approx. 135–140 km) through the Peloponnese, transitioning from coastal routes to mountainous terrain. The drive features a modern toll road towards Tripoli, followed by a scenic, mountainous route leading down into the valley of Sparta, offering beautiful views of Mount Taygetos.
3) The Acropolis of Ancient Sparta is an accessible archaeological site featuring a grand Roman theatre, situated behind the modern stadium. Nearby, the Archaeological Museum of Sparta houses treasures from the area’s ancient history, including the famed “smiling hoplite” statue
Key Highlights:
- Acropolis: Features the large, impressive remains of a Roman theater and remnants of the Temple of Athena Chalkioikos.
- Museum: A modest, historic, yet rich museum showcasing ancient reliefs, statues, and votive offerings, including the renowned “Leonidas” statue.
- Atmosphere: A quiet, open site offering a tranquil glimpse into the Spartan warrior culture, situated within the modern town
- The bronze Leonidas statue in Sparta (1969) is an iconic, muscular representation of the Spartan King in battle gear, located near the city center, bearing the defiant inscription “ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ” (“Come and take them”).
- Nearby lies the “Tomb of Leonidas” (Leonidaion), a 5th-century BC stone structure, likely a cenotaph, representing the enduring, stoic Spartan spirit.
4) The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparta offers a captivating journey through the history, culture, and technology of olive oil production from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Located in the heart of Laconia, this unique museum showcases rare fossils, ancient presses, and the deep, symbolic connection between the olive tree, Greek identity, and Mediterranean life.
Located in a repurposed industrial building, the museum provides a comprehensive look at how this ancient fruit shaped the economic and cultural landscape of Greece.
5) Ancient Corinth was a powerful, wealthy Greek city-state strategically located on the Isthmus connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. Famed as a major, prosperous trade hub, it featured the prominent Temple of Apollo, the Acrocorinth citadel, and was later rebuilt by Romans before becoming a key center for early Christianity, where Saint Paul preached.
Wealth & Power: One of the largest, most affluent cities of ancient Greece, often competing with Athens and Sparta.
History & Destruction: Originally Greek, destroyed by Rome in 146 BC, then rebuilt as a Roman colony by Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
Inclusions & Exclusions
See All Views Travel offers Private and Flexible tours, just for you, your Family, Friends or your own group.
Inclusions:
- Pick up / Drop off – from/ to your Hotel or Apartment in Athens, Piraeus (7 km from city centre)
- Pick up / Drop off – from/ to your Hotel or Apartment in Nafplion (request this option for availability)
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/SUV/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader for the day. Your tour driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
Exclusions:
- Entrance Fees to Sites/ museums. (See Entrance Fees Info)
- Meals or Personal expenses.
- Additional charge is applicable from *25€ per way from pickup/drop off, more than 7 km from Athens. (Please see Additional Pickup details)
- Archaeological tour guide for Olympia Site & Museum upon prior request (Additional charge at 200€ – Depends availability)
- Archaeological tour guide for Ancient Corinth upon prior request (Additional charge at 160€ – Depends availability)
- Gratuities
Additional pick up details & Travel Info
Additional pickup details and Travel Info
For Private Tours: Traveller pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens centre up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. Private tour is available from Nafplion also
We recommend that the tour starts at 07:30 or earlier in winter time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
- Additional charge is applicable *25€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center.
- *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 14km)
- This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrion Port (distance 75km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent’s office
You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Sedan (up to 2 adults + 2 kids – up to 10 years old free – Infant seat available).
- Minivan (from 1 to 7 persons – 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free. – Infant seats available)
- Minibus (from 1 to 14 persons – 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free – Infant seats available).
Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
Your tour is private & flexible and available from/ to Athens. 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 35€ (Sedan/SUV) – 50€ (Minivan) – 65€ (Minibus).
Entrance Fees, Hours & Dates
Entrance fees:
Olympia Archaeological Site, Museum & History of Games Museum Full: 20€, Reduced: 10€ in winter time.
- Winter: 1 November – 31 March: 08.00′ – 16.00′
- Summer: 1 April- 31 October: 08.00΄ – 20.00’
Corinth Archaeological Site & Museum. Full : 15€, Reduced: 8€in winter time.
- Winter: November 1st -March 31st. Archaeological Site of Corinth: 08:30-15:30, Last admission 15:10
- Summer: April 1st -October 31st. Archaeological Site of Delphi: 08:00-20:00 Last admission : 19:30
Closed on Holidays:
- January 1,
- 6 January: 08:30 – 15:30
- Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:30
- March 25,
- Good Friday: 12:00 – 17:00, Last admission 16:40
- Holy Saturday: 08:30 – 15:30, Last admission 15:10
- Orthodox Easter Sunday,
- May Day Celebration,
- December 25-26.
Free admission days:
- Free admission: first and third Sunday of each month from 01/November until 31/March.
- 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
- 18 April (International Monuments Day)
- 18 May (International Museums Day)
- The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
- 28 October
The following categories of visitors are entitled to free admission:
- Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Children up to the age of 18, from non-European Union countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area
The following categories of visitors are entitled to 50% reduced admission in tickets:
- Senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin, during the period from 1st of October to 31st of May
- Parents accompanying primary education schools visits from EU member-states and the European Economic Area.
- Escorting teachers of educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from non European Union countries.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be confirmed by See All Views Travel
Regarding the Daily Tours: Cancellations up to 24 hours before your travel date are 100% refundable as described on Viator/ TripAdvisor.
Cancellation Policy:
- Licensed Tour Guides are external co-operators & they have their own cancellation policy.
- Hotels/Bookings are external co-operators & they have their own cancellation policy and after reservation (Booking), refund is not possible
- Apart from the above cancellation limits, refunds will be made:
- If though, you fail to make your appointment for reasons that are out of your hands, that would be, in connection with the operation of your airline or cruise ship or strikes, extreme weather conditions or medical reasons, you will be refunded 50% of the paid amount.
- If your request cancellation date, for multiple day tour is over (3) months away from your reservation date, it has been known for third-party providers have their own cancellation policy, plus credit card companies, PayPal, etc. to charge a levy fee usually somewhere between 2-4%. Behind this there is a demand 10% of the total offer amount for the office service, which is not refundable.
- See All Views Travel reserves the right to cancel your booking at any time, when reasons beyond our control arise, such as strikes, prevailing weather conditions, medical or pandemic reasons, etc. occur. In this unfortunate case, you shall be immediately notified via the email address you used when making your reservation and your payment will be refunded 100%.
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DepartureFrom your Hotel or Apartment in Athens or Nafplion (See Additional pick up details)
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Departure TimeApprox 07:30 am or earlier in Winter time
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Return TimePrivate tour is up to 12 hours ,but Its flexible & you can extend it* (see travel info)
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