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Mycenae, and ancient Olympia - Olympic games

5.0(4 reviews)Athens, GreeceOperated by EASYEXPERIENCES
  • Duration13 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

if experience for you is not walk in monuments with monolugues join us and live your myth in Greece

We will start from Athens driving and we will stop at

Corinth Canal and Diolkos the ancient canal 450bc

Next stop in Bronze-age 2000BC at Mycenae that true origins are unknown. According to Greek mythology, Perseus son of the Greek god Zeus he instructed Cyclopes (one-eyed giants) to build the walls of Mycenae with stones no human could lift.

Lunch in beach local restaurant

Next in the so-called "valley of the gods", Ancient Olympia grew to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from 776 B.C. Olympia is now, as it used to be in the past, a famed destination, a powerful landmark known the world over.

An incredible memory experience of all of senses that combines ancient, modern history, blue crystal clear ocean waters, landscapes of Greek nature, mini group tour.

What to expect

13 hours4 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Corinth Canal

    Isthmia, 201 00, Greece

    30 minutes

    Then we will visit Corinth Canal for photos.

  2. Archaeological Site Mycenae

    Mycenae, 212 00, Greece

    2 hoursAdmission not included

    Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece

  3. Kakovatos Beach

    Kakovatos, 270 54, Greece

    2 hoursAdmission not included

    Lunch in a seaside restaurant

  4. 2 hoursAdmission not included

    Olympia was the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world. The Olympic Games took place here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. The site was also a place of worship dedicated to the Greek god Zeus from about the 10th century BC. Here you will find incredible sculptures such as the decoration of the temple of Zeus, as well as the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios.

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 20 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start
End / drop-off

This activity ends back at the starting point.

Pickup locations337

The operator lists 337 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • The Square Hotel by X&NThemistokleous 55, Athens, 106 83, Greece
  • Zenith Hotel13 Xouthou, Omonoia Square, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Athens City Plaza43 Veranzerou Street, Athens, 10432, Greece
  • Nur Coreon Signature HotelErmou 61, Athens, 105 63, Greece
  • ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence2-4 Achilleos Street, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • Apollo Hotel10 Achilleos Street, Metaxourghio Square, Athens, 104 36, Greece
  • Titania Hotel52 Panepistimiou Ave., Athens, 106 78, Greece
  • Athens Ivy SuitesPetraki 11, Athens, 10563, Greece
  • Philippos HotelMitseon 3, Athens, 117 42, Greece
  • The Editor Athens Hotel5-7 Voreou, Karori, Athens, 10551, Greece
  • Vision OmoniaChalkokondili 36, Athens, 10432, Greece
  • Anixis23 Leoforos Marathonos, Athens, 145 65, Greece
  • Novotel AthenesMichail Voda 4, Athens, 104 39, Greece
  • Hotel Tier CollectionViktoros Ougko 31, Athens, 10437, Greece
  • Leonardo Hotel Athens City Center12 Veranzerou, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Hotel ByronVyronos 19, Athens, 10558, Greece
  • Bob W Athens EolouVyssis 2, Athens, 105 51, Greece
  • Ambrosia Suites52 Sokratous, Athens, 104 31, Greece
  • Exarchion Hotel55 Themistokleous, Athens, 106 83, Greece
  • Hotel Carolina55 Kolokotroni, Athens, 105 60, Greece
  • Hotel PhedraCherefontos 16, Athens, 105 58, Greece
  • Royal Olympic Hotel28-34 Athanasiou Diakou Str., Athens, 117 43, Greece
  • New Hotel16, Filellinon Str., 1 Navarchou Nikodimou Str., Syntagma Square, Athens, 105 57, Greece
  • City Center Athenes Rooms59 Solomou 3 Floor, Athens, 10432, Greece
  • Tempi HotelAiolou 29, Athens, 105 51, Greece
  • ZEUS Essence Athens Central12 Chalkokondili Street, Athens, 106 77, Greece
  • Jason Inn12 Agion Assomaton, Athens, 105 53, Greece
  • Hotel Athinea7 Vilara, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • Art HotelMarni 27, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Mamy Blue Slow Living17 Agias Irinis, Athens, 105 51, Greece
  • Amazon HotelMitropoleos 19, Pentelis 7, Athens, 105 57, Greece
  • Apollonion Hotel1 Leonidou, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • 360 Degrees Pop Art HotelMiaouli 5, Athens, 105 54, Greece
  • Best Western My Athens Hotel3 Keramikou, Kerameikou & Zinonos, Athens, 104 37, Greece
  • Athens Tower Hotel by Palladian Hotels78 Ermou, Athinas 2, Athens, 10551, Greece
  • Parthenon Hotel Athens, Vassilicos House of Hospitality6 Makri, Athens, 117 42, Greece
  • Athens Ikon21 Mitropoleos, Syntagma, Athens, 105 57, Greece
  • Polis Grand HotelVeranzerou 10, Athens, 104 32, Greece
  • Hotel Pergamos14 Acharnon, Vathis Square, Athens, 104 33, Greece
  • Play Theatrou Athens5 Theatrou, Athens City Center, Athens, 10552, Greece
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

*minivan, *a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.

What's included

Included

  • Soda/Pop
  • greek sesame ring koulouri
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance to archaiological sites (12 euro or 6 euro winter )

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Languages

Guide
English
Written
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 3 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Athens
Product code
182671P4

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 54 reviews
  • 54

Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (2).

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