4 Days Private Tour: Argolida – Olympia & Sparta

Name: 4 Days Private Tour: Argolida – Olympia & Sparta
Brand: Key West Private Charters
SKU: 1000691
Price: 360.46 EUR
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4 days (approx.)

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Overview

This is a great opportunity to visit some of the most renowned significant archaeological sites of Argolida - Olympia & Sparta.

What's Included

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Accommodation (according to your booking)
Bottled water
Private transportation
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]

Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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What To Expect

Day 1

Corinth - Olympia

5 Stops

Corinth Canal

Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Olympia (pass by)

Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.

Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Olympia

On our second day we will visit the archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Olympia. This is one of the largest sites in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Walking through the site you will pass by the Gymnasium, the Palaistra, the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus and you will end up at the Stadium where for every four years the Greeks competed for glory and for spiritual elevation honoring their cities.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

The museum is also quite unique as it includes the renowned statue “Hermes of Praxiteles” with its perfect analogies and tools that belonged to Phidias himself. With the tools he created one of the seven wonders of the world “the gold ivory statue of Zeus”.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Olympic Games

The Museum of the History of the Ancient Olympic Games hosts 463 ancient works, from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, and other museums in the Greek territory. The exhibits cover a wide chronological range, from the 2nd millennium BC until the 5th century AD. Ancient exposed in thematic units and through them yperchilietis shows the history of the Olympic games, the longest ancient institution.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Olympia - Mystras - Sparta

5 Stops

Mystras (pass by)

We will head towards Mystras driving into the southern Peloponnese peninsula through the mountainous landscape of the Greek country side. Reaching Mystras you will automatically understand why this location stands so unique within the Greek sites. Known as the ghost city, fortified on a citadel, Mystras is one of the two locations in Greece that preserves not only medieval churches but also ordinary houses, mansions and palaces of the Byzantine Empire in combination with Frankish elements.

Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Mystra

Walking in the site on the upper point you will reach the citadel and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding areas while walking down hill you will meet the palaces and the Royal courtyards. Although known as the ghost city most of the monasteries are still in use and the monks will gladly show you around their small society. Before you exit you will come across the chapel of St. Demetrios, on its floor survives a plaque depicting a two head eagle (the symbol of Byzantium). It was on this very plaque that Konstantine Palaiologos kneeled before he was crowned the last emperor of the Byzantium.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis and Ancient Theater

Following that we will spend the rest of our time in Sparta known as the eternal rival city of the Athenian Democracy. Sparta revolved around a different Cosmo theory for the ancient Greek standards. Initially known as the birth place of Helen of Troy and the Kingdom of Menelaus (in Mycenaean period), Sparta was organized as a purely military society in the ancient Greek period. It was the city of the two Kings were a few aristocrats ruled and of course the city where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans marched from to face the Persian army Thermopylae in 480 BCE.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leonidas Monument

Continuing we will pass in front of the stadium where the statue of King Leonidas stands marking the ending point of Spartathlon race (Athens – Sparta 245,3 km).

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

We will visit the museum of (olive and) olive oil and learn many things about the most famous products of Greece.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Day 3

Sparta - Mycenae - Nafplio

7 Stops

Day 4

Epidaurus - Nemea - Corinth

7 Stops

Sanctuary of Asklepios

After a short drive you will be able to visit one of the most important ancient Greek sanctuaries to God Asclepius the God of healing and medicine located in peaceful environment spread on a hilly area and reaching its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Reaching its highest point is the theater of Epidaurus. The best preserved ancient Greek theater dated 4th century BCE a proof of what miracles the ancient Greek minds could create. You can test the acoustics great even today and climb up until the upper seats just to close your eyes and dream you attended an ancient Greek tragedy.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Nemea

Continuing our next stop will be the site of Ancient Nemea. Nemea is mainly known for the Nemean Games, its ancient Greek stadium and the Temple Of Zeus but it is also famous for its vineyards. Nemea has the most wineries in Greece as grape growing has been a tradition here since ancient times. Back at the site apart from the museum and the sanctuary, the stadium makes the difference. Nemea has one of the best preserved stadiums found so far and it is located on a higher level. Of special intrest are the tunnels through which the athletes entered the stadium.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest though the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this amazing place the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth. The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acrocorinth (pass by)

The old city dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth and the old Castle, which is the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece.

Admission Ticket Free

Athens (pass by)

We will drive back to Athens.

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by [BRAND].

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4 Days Private Tour: Argolida – Olympia & Sparta?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4 Days Private Tour: Argolida – Olympia & Sparta?

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
Accommodation (according to your booking).
Bottled water.
Private transportation.
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].

The following is NOT included:

Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking).
Entrance Fees.
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost).

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4 Days Private Tour: Argolida – Olympia & Sparta

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Corinth - Olympia

Olympia - Mystras - Sparta

Sparta - Mycenae - Nafplio

Epidaurus - Nemea - Corinth

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