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Ancient Olympia Tour: Explore History and Relaxation
4.7
18 Ratings
Olympia
Embark on a journey from the ancient wonders of Olympia to the idyllic shores of Kourouta Beach. Discover the history of the Olympic Games and unwind in the tranquil beauty of the Ionian Sea.
Embark on a journey from the ancient wonders of Olympia to the idyllic shores of Kourouta Beach. Discover the history of the Olympic Games and unwind in the tranquil beauty of the Ionian Sea.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - Olympia is renowned as the birthplace of the most celebrated and significant sporting event of the ancient world. The Olympic Games were held here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. This site was also a center of worship dedicated to the Greek god Zeus from around the 10th century BC. Visitors can admire…
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - Olympia is renowned as the birthplace of the most celebrated and significant sporting event of the ancient world. The Olympic Games were held here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. This site was also a center of worship dedicated to the Greek god Zeus from around the 10th century BC. Visitors can admire remarkable sculptures, including the temple of Zeus’s decorations, the renowned Hermes of Praxiteles, and the statue of Nike of Paionios.
- Kourouta Beach - Kourouta Beach is a stunning coastal destination situated in the western part of Greece, specifically in the Peloponnese region. It is a favored spot for both locals and tourists, celebrated for its golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and tranquil ambiance.
What's Included
- Entrance Fees
- Swim Stop - 90 minutes
- Licensed Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Sunbeds & Umbrellas – subject to availability in peak season (TO provides umbrellas if needed)
- Entrance Fees
- Swim Stop - 90 minutes
- Licensed Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Sunbeds & Umbrellas – subject to availability in peak season (TO provides umbrellas if needed)
What's Not Included
- Food & Drinks
- Food & Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on an adventure at the breathtaking ruin site of Old Olympia, where the past and folklore mingle. Trace the historic paths of previous philosophers and athletes as you explore the Temple of Zeus, where the famous Statue of Zeus was once placed. Be mesmerized by the aged stadium, a center for athletic contests over two thousand years in the past….
Embark on an adventure at the breathtaking ruin site of Old Olympia, where the past and folklore mingle. Trace the historic paths of previous philosophers and athletes as you explore the Temple of Zeus, where the famous Statue of Zeus was once placed. Be mesmerized by the aged stadium, a center for athletic contests over two thousand years in the past. Gain knowledge about the initiation of the Olympic Games, the metaphorical meaning of the holy flame, and persistent tales of divinities and champions that influenced Greek customs.
Following your educational historical journey, we switch to serenity and leisure at Kourouta Beach. Positioned along the captivating Ionian Sea, Kourouta Beach greets you with its shimmering sands and appealing turquoise waves. Plunge into the cooling waters or soak up the Mediterranean sun, savoring the tranquil splendor of this coastal sanctuary.
- Please note that the total driving time between our planned stops and visits is approximately 2 hours. This ensures a smooth and comfortable travel experience, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenic route between each captivating destination
- Please provide the date of birth for each participant. This helps us ensure age-appropriate arrangements and activities during the tour.
- Please also carry a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or government-issued ID, for entry to the Olympia site
- We recommend bringing sunscreen, a sun hat, and comfortable footwear, swimwear, water shoes and a change of clothes
- Please note that during the peak season (especially in July and August), sunbeds and umbrellas at Kourouta Beach are in extremely high demand. Although we reserve these in advance with the local beach facility, availability upon arrival cannot be fully guaranteed, as it depends on external factors beyond our control. In the rare event that pre-reserved sunbeds are not available, Avalon Travel will provide extra beach umbrellas to ensure you can still enjoy your time at the beach comfortably
Location
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Archea Olympia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(18 Ratings)
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B6347srbrittanyc
Jul 10, 2025
Great history & beach tour - This was a great history and beach tour!! We learned a lot at the ancient olympia site, then got to enjoy some food and relaxation at the beach afterwards. Would have liked more time at the beach, as we had kids and they didnt feel they got enough time to eat and swim but otherwise it was great. Would recommend for families.
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573meganf
Jul 8, 2025
Fabulous mix of history & beach day - Exactly the type of trip we wanted. An hour tour around the Olympia ruins, a great guide with a small group means we got a lot of information and saw a lot.
The beach stop was fabulous. We sat up at the restaurant, ordered food and swam in the ocean in between. We would have loved more time at the beach but only had a short time with the cruise schedule.
Be aware there is still a lot walking on uneven ground and around ruins.
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David_s
Jul 7, 2025
Ancient Olympia and Beach - Our tour guide Michael at ancient Olympia was five star fantastic! So knowledgeable and kind! It was a pleasure and would do a longer tour knowing he was our guide!! The beach was beautiful but because our tour was in the afternoon we did not get there till 4pm. Still, there was shade and area to eat and drink. If you book on a summer Sunday, know the locals will be there in full force as they have free access to that beach. Still a lovely time
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Daniel_o
Jul 6, 2025
Great tour in Olympia - Olympia tour was very informative as our guide by the name of Michael works on the site as an archeologist and provided a lot of detailed information and showed what that sites originally looked like through his books he brought on tour.
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Gina
Jun 15, 2025
Great experience - Seeing the ruins of where the ancient Olympics took place was fascinating. Enjoyed our tour guide. The beach time was wonderful. Our family enjoyed our experience
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Ronald_l
Jun 4, 2025
Great Tour - Make certain that you have your entrance tickets to the Acropolis in advance! I had a bad internet connection and the bought my tickets for me and I refunded them.
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Karen_b
May 22, 2025
Ancient Olympia is a Must See - Our tour of Ancient Olympia was great! We saw and learned so much, both outside at the ruins and in the museum. We definitely recommend doing this tour.
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Michael_h
Sep 24, 2024
Relaxing and educational tour - The tour is historic and relaxing. We started on the beach and the Ionian ocean was refreshing. The beach set up and facilities were perfect and the service was excellent.
The tour of Olympia was educational, short enough to understand and absorb the information. The bus ride was comfortable and timely. Our tour guide Christop was patient, accommodating and very helpful.
Great tour to get a small flavor of this part of Greece.
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Amanda
Jun 28, 2025
Good your. Beach experience not ideal. - The tour of the ruins was great! The guide gave you just enough information to be interesting but not boring. The archaeological site itself is very beautiful. The bus we rode on was comfortable and cool. Our guide was extremely sweet and kind and informative.
However, if you are more interested in a beach experience, this might not be for you. We were taken to an area on the beach, where there are restaurants that you can purchase lunch and also use their sun chairs and umbrellas. We thought we would be able to order lunch and sit on the beach . However, our food never arrived after an hour and 15 minutes of waiting.
It was not traditional Greek food. Basically just sandwiches and pizzas. We didn’t get to utilize the beach because we were waiting on our food. My suggestion would be to bring snack snacks. Enjoy the beach and eat lunch at the port afterward when you return because there are nice shops and cafés. The tour guide helped us work out something with the restaurant so that they could box up our food and she allowed us to eat it on the bus.
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Danny_s
Sep 27, 2024
Great Guide, Crappy change. - Our guide Chris was extremely professional and knowledgeable, he went out of his way to try and make sure that everyone enjoyed themselves. The fact that the order of the excursion was changed really angered a lot of people. Heading to the beach at 9:30am in the morning when it was 60-65 degrees outside and then going to Olympia in the afternoon when it was 80 degrees was NOT what we signed up for. It should have been done the way it was presented; regardless how busy it may have been at Olympia in the morning. I may not be back.
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