Things to do in Elis Region, West Greece: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Exclusive to your group your journey visits some of the most impressive remains of Ancient, Classical & Byzantine Greece spanning over 3500 years in one of the worlds great civilizations from the Epidaurus to the tombs of Mycenae, to breathtaking Olympia and the center of the ancient world at Delphi and including the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Medieval Nafplio. No less impressive is the natural beauty of the accompanying locations as you sit back & relax along the way in full leather comfort in one of our new Black Mercedes E-Class, AudiA6 or Mercedes Minivans with WiFi. With minimum 4 star and boutique style hotels, this tour offers a comprehensive, flexible & 'go at your own pace' style which is perfect for couples, families & small groups looking for a real highlight to their visit of Greece. Choose from a 2 or 3-Day option. To make things hassle free you can also choose the lunch option to include a delicious 3-Course traditional meal

Inclusions: Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day, Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return, Groups of 1 to 3: Mercedes EClass or AudiA6; 4 to 7 with Mercedes Minivan; 8 to 14 Mercedes Sprinter, WIFI, A/C, & bottled water available in vehicles during travel , Minimum 4-Star or Boutique style Hotel including breakfast

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Licensed guide for the archeological site & museum on request, Pickup from Airport or locations outside Athens. On request with a supplement payable on the day, Entrance fees

Take in the main sites of Katakolon and Olympia, which was the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Visit a local olive oil factory or a honey bee farm and the area's nicest beach.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Live commentary on board during drive, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Driver/Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Licensed guide within olympia's site and museum

Enjoy this 4hour Olympia tour having the chance to see the magnificent cultural miracle of Olympia which is the birthplace of the Olympic games! Enjoy the greatness of Olympia site in combination with a local farm and the nicest beach of the area in a 4 hour tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Live Commentary on board, Skip long lines, Private tour, Luxury vehicle, Driver/Guide, English Olympia guidebook

Exclusions: Entrance site and museum fee (12 euros per adult person), Licensed guide within the site and museum of Olympia, Food/Drinks, Souvenirs

Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal). Light the Olympic flame at Ancient Olympia the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.  Explore the Archaeological Museum, where many of Olympia’s greatest works of art and artifacts are displayed. Highlights of the museum include the Sculpture from the Temple of Zeus, arguably the finest surviving examples of Archaic Greek sculpture, the 5th century BC Winged Victory by Paiongs, the 4th century BC Hermes of Praxiteles and a model of the reconstructed ancient Olympia site.

Inclusions: Bottled water  , Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Native English speaking drivers, Refreshment wipes, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Wifi, Private Tour

Exclusions: Entry or admission fee, Food and drinks

Once in Olympia, the highlights to visit are the Archeological Museum also called the New Museum and the Archeological site. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium. In the archeological museum are housed all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.

Inclusions: Licensed tour guide services, Audio tour guide system

Exclusions: Private transportation, Entrance fees for the archaeological site and museum, Gratuities

The Virtual Reality glasses will make you feel like you transported back to Ancient Olympia. Small and interesting stories will start automatically as you approach every monument. You visit any monument at your own pace. A virtual map will help you see your current location and the location of every monument. This is perfect also for families. Kids love the experience and it is a great way to learn about Ancient Olympia.

Inclusions: Virtual Reality Glasses

Exclusions: Admission ticket

Enjoy the half day Olympia tour having the chance to see the magnificent cultural miracle of Olympia which is the birthplace of the Olympic games! Enjoy the greatness of Olympia site in combination with a local farm and the nicest beach of the area in a 4 hour tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, English Olympia guidebook

Exclusions: Entrance fees (12 euros per person for Olympia), Food and drinks, Licensed guide within the site and museum of Olympia, Souvenirs

The four days private tour to Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora is a great value for money tour which is considered one of the most popular tours in Greece. If you wish to escape everyday life and see the best of Greece, you should not miss the chance for our Classical Greece Tour, which is a 4 days private tour in Greece. The essential sites of this private sightseeing tour in Greece include, among others, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. Highlights of the 4 days tour in Greece • You will be driving along picturesque and beautiful countryside in Greece • You will get to visit the important sites of Epidaurus, Mycenae and Delphi, as well as Olympia, the original birthplace of the Olympic Games • You will see the largest bridge in Europe, in Rio – Antirio

Inclusions: Private tour, 3-Star or family boutique style Hotel accommodation with breakfast, Local taxes, A professional English speaking driver with good knowledge in history and culture of Greece, to guide you till you enter archaeological sites and museums. Tour drivers are not licensed to companion you inside the archaeological sites and museums. If you'd like to have a licensed by the state tour guide to escort you inside the sites and museums, we can arrange it for you with an additional cost. Licenced by the state tour guides are freelance and it is subject of availability on bookings day!, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle appropriate for the size of your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens, Piraeus Port pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museum, Gratuities, Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities., Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost, Food and drinks, Athens Airport transfers: arranged on request

When you arrive in the Katakolon port, discover part of ancient Greece on a private shore excursion to Olympia. Learn about the origins of the Olympic Games as you visit the site of the former Olympic complex with your private guide. Walk around the remains of the first-ever Olympic stadium, the gymnasium, the Temple of Zeus and other ancient landmarks at the World Heritage-listed Archaeological Site of Olympia and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Then see how today’s locals live in modern Olympia as you enjoy free time to explore the city.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle and professional driver, Private guide, Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance fees (approx. 12 euros)

This small Peloponese tour is a good opportunity to see several major site of the peninsula just in two days.

Inclusions: Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.], Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance Fees, Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost), Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms), Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)