Ancient Olympia Full Day Trip from Zakynthos

Zakynthos, Greece

12 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Walk in the footsteps of the world’s first Olympic heroes on a full-day tour from Zakynthos to ancient Olympia. Catch the ferry to the mainland and then travel to the archaeological site, where you can admire remnants of the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games and even sprint down the original racing track. Learn about the site’s history from an archaeologist guide, and view displays and ancient artifacts at the on-site museum. Enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir shopping before the return trip to Zakynthos.

Full-day tour to the ancient city of Olympia from Zakynthos
See where the first Olympic Games were held in the 8th century BC
Cruise across the Ionian Sea on a ferry ride to the mainland
Explore the archaeological site's history with an expert guide
Dig deeper into the sanctuary's past and purpose at an on-site museum
Includes free time for lunch and to shop for souvenirs

What's Included

Local taxes
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance Fees

Meeting and Pickup

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End point

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Start time
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Archaeological Site of Olympia

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.8

based on 5 reviews

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No show. No ferries due to strike

Chris_G, Nov 2019

We never actually went on this trip. Greek ferry strike. We are still waiting for the refund that we requested. The alternative that we were offered was unacceptable as it was the day after we were returning to the uk.

Exciting trip to Olympia, but the guides was not fantastic

Vivi_H, Aug 2019

The trip to ancient Olympia was very exciting. We visited the museum first and the Olympic ruins afterwards, which gave a nice picture/overview of the site. Our guide however did not information us, about the program for our trip (when and where to meet and ect). The local guide at the Olympic site was late and left the tour before time, therefore we did not se everything at the ruin site:-( However the local guide was very informative with the things we saw.

We had the lucky opportunity to be...

Agnes D. S, Jun 2017

We had the lucky opportunity to be shown the site by an Archaeologist who helped paint pictures for us of what the site would have looked like at its height. We also had ample time free time to visit the site at our leisure, which was a nice treat. Since I love UNESCO World Heritage sites, the tour allowed me to visit this site without the worry of coordinating its logistics, while learning more than I would have on my own. Be ready however for a long day.