Excursion to Olympia Archeological Site from Zante
Description
The birthplace of the Olympic Games is on the mainland Greece. Catch the ferry over from Zante and head to ancient Olympia for a journey through the centuries. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum. After docking at Kyllini, we'll drive to one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity. Alongside a licensed Olympia guide and our own local expert, you'll discover where the Olympic Games began in the 8th century BC. See the remains of the stadium where 45,000 spectators cheered on their favorite athletes, including the finishing line and waterside gym. An iPad will bring to life the ruins to see how they once looked. You'll also see the ruins of the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic flame was first lit, and the Temple of Zeus. It was here that the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood. Then head to the Archaeological Museum to see its collection of statues and bronzes. Finally, head into Olympia town for lunch and a poke around the shops.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy a day trip to mainland Greece to visit the archaeological site of Olympia. Wander around the site of the ancient Olympics, seeing the ruins of the stadium.See illustrations on an iPad that bring to life how ancient Olympia looked like
Discover the Archaeological Museum and enjoy free time in the town of Olympia.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is provided from selected hotels. When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not suitable for younger children or guests with reduced mobility
- Bring a hat, sunblock and a bottle of water
- You'll be joined by one of our local experts for the duration of the tour, however during your visit to the Olympia site and museum, a licensed guide will accompany you
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Bring suitable footwear
- The total duration of the tour includes the transport.
Reviews(7)
very nice full day trip from Zante. everything is very well organized, from the bus pickup at the exact time and near your place of residence until the return idem. from the port of Zante you are accompanied very professionally by the representative of tui whom I thank warmly for her advice and assistance. On the Olympia site you are accompanied by a very involved guide who gives you all the explanations in the museum as well as on the site itself. you could spend hours listening to him tell the story of ancient Greece and the site of Olympia.
Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your opinion is greatly appreciated! We are very happy you had a lovely day with us! ''Nous vous remercions vivement pour votre précieux retour.'' Kind regards Angeliki
This was such an incredible experience! I really felt everything was well organised and I learned lots of new things whilst on this tour!
Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your opinion is greatly appreciated! We are very happy you had a lovely day with us! Kind regards
Beautiful place, recommended and very well the guide. Looked like we were in Greece. The tour does not take long, very enjoyable
Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your opinion is greatly appreciated! We are very happy you had a lovely day with us! Kind regards
Wonderful experience. Great guides, cozy bus, taxi from Vasilikos. Must see when you're on Zakynthos! Recommend to everyone, young and old ;)
Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for your kind words. Your opinion is greatly appreciated! We are very happy you had a lovely day with us! Kind regards,
The trip was very enjoyable with a nice driver, unfortunately his name is not known. You can't get them more enthusiastic. We did a little dance together with him and three other guests. Everything was really great to see and do, especially the swimming. however the restaurant for lunch was nothing. For the money you got little and tasteless. The pick up was also only 25 minutes late. Finally I called and a driver came who didn't know what to do and were the only ones. He then went to another hotel where he wasn't supposed to be, so we arrived late at the boarding point. Back on the way, the same wait did not happen again and the same somewhat strange man eventually brought us back. Never an explanation of what went wrong, which is a shame
Dear guests, thank you so much for your review. Your opinion is greatly appreciated. kind regards, Angeliki Vossou Zakynthos excursions department.
Enjoyable visit to the site of the ancient Olympics complete with headset assisted guide and an iPad showing how the site would've have looked in ancient times. A great day out for those seeking to enhance their knowledge of Greek ancient history.
Dear guests, thank you so much for your review. We are very happy you had a lovely day with us. Your opinion is greatly appreciated. kind regards, Angeliki Vossou Zakynthos excursions department.
