Tours to Olympia
ATHENS: SARONIC GULF 3-ISLAND CRUISE
Aegina, Poros and Hydra
English
MAMMA MIA TOUR: SKOPELOS FROM SKIATHOS
Agios Ioannis Chapel, Kastani beach, Agnontas, Amarandos and much more.
English
ATHENS BY NIGHT!
Monastiraki, Anafiotika, Plaka & Thissio
English
ANCIENT CORINTH FROM ATHENS
Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth.
English
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SANTORINI FROM ATHENS
Santorini
English
DINNER SHOW IN PLAKA
Athens, Plaka
English
DAY-TRIP TO SANTORINI FROM PAROS
Day-trip to Santorini from Paros.
English
DAY TRIP TO ALBANIA FROM CORFU
Saranda and Butrint National Park from Corfu.
English
METEORA FROM THESSALONIKI
Meteora, Kalambaka, Badova
English
QUINTESSENTIAL SANTORINI
Megalochori, Prophet Elias and Oia.
English
QUINTESSENTIAL ATHENS
The Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis Museum & more
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DELPHI & METEORA FROM ATHENS
Delphi, Arachova, Kalambaka & Meteora
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PAXOS, ANTIPAXOS & BLUE CAVES FROM CORFU
Paxos, Antipaxos and Blue Caves
English
METEORA EXPRESS FROM ATHENS
Meteora, Kalambaka, Badova
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BOAT TOUR IN SKIATHOS AND PELION
Lalaria, Blue Caves. Kastro, Katigiorgis, and much more.
English
HERAKLION: TICKETS TO KNOSSOS & MUSEUM
The Palace of Knossos and the treasures of the Minoan civilization in the Heraklion archaeological museum and more...
English
MAMMA MIA! EXPERIENCE IN SKOPELOS
Agios Ioannis Chapel, Kastani beach , Agnontas, Amarandos and much more
English
TOURIST BUS - HOP ON HOP OFF 24 HS CORFU
Corfu, Kanoni, The New Fortress and much more...
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CHANIA STREET STORIES
Morning Walking Tour of Chania in Crete
English
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MYKONOS & SANTORINI FROM ATHENS
Mykonos and Santorini from Athens
English
PRIVATE CUSTOM TOUR OF ATHENS
Discover Athens, your way and at your own pace
English
QUINTESSENTIAL KEFALONIA
Kefalonia, Melissani Lake, Robola Winery, Drogarati Cave, Fiskardo, Assos, Myrtos and more.
English
ARGOLIS FROM ATHENS
Argolis, Nafplion, Mycenae, Tomb of Agamenon
English
FROM CORFU: SIVOTA AND THE BLUE LAGOON
Sivota and the Blue Lagoon.
English
DAY-CRUISE TO SANTORINI FROM HERAKLION
Day-trip to Santorini from Heraklion.
English
CRUISE TO BALOS & GRAMVOUSA FROM CHANIA
Chania, Kissamos, Balos Lake, Gramvousa island and much more...
English
ELAFONISSI BEACH TOUR FROM CHANIA
Elafonissi Beach and its pink sand!
English
General Information about Olympia
Olympia, also known as the cradle of the Olympics, is an archaeological site in Greece located in the outlying unit of Elis.
In antiquity, the archaic Greeks considered the valley where Olympia is located "the valley of the Gods" so they decided to build a temple dedicated to Zeus here and turn the site into a religious and sports center, since there they began to carry out the Olympic games, which paid tribute to Zeus and Apollo, gods of ancient Greece.
Olympia is located at the foot of Mount Cronio, named after Cronos (father of Zeus), and on the right side of the Alpheus river, so the ruins of this important temple are intermingled with a remarkable natural landscape, in which that it is possible to find waterfalls, streams and a bush that advances on the old temple.
This destination is one of the most chosen in Greece due to its profound archaeological value, since it allowed us to learn much more about the ancient Greek civilization.
Visit Olympia
Olympia's high season is between March and November, so we recommend that you take these months into account if you want to enjoy long days and the heat of summer.
Since it is a very famous city, we recommend you book your accommodation in advance.
What to Eat and Drink in Olympia
Olympia has an outstanding gastronomic offer, which offers the best of typical Greek cuisine and quality local products.
During your stay in Olympia we recommend you try their wines produced in the area, as they will not disappoint you.
As for its dishes, you cannot miss trying the Oktapodi sta Karvuna, a recipe in which the main ingredient is roasted octopus and is accompanied with vegetables. Or, also, the Fasolada, a soup made from beans and vegetables with olive oil and sea salt.
As for its desserts, you should undoubtedly taste the traditional Greek yogurt and much better if you accompany it with plums.
What to See and Do in Olympia
Olympia stands out for its historical-archaeological value and its beautiful landscape with lush nature and different water sources. This makes Olympia one of the most chosen destinations by the most curious travelers.
In addition, due to its proximity to Athens, Mykonos, Delphi, Meteora and Santorini, many tourists choose to combine their visit to Olympia with these incredible destinations.
You also have day tours of the sights of Olympia. Don't wait any longer to book your excursions through the Valley of the Gods!
01Are the tours in Olympia in English?
Yes! The tours hired from Greca can be in Spanish or English. Check with your travel agent.
02Private transfer in Olympia
From Greca we can assign you a private transfer so that you can enjoy your visit to Olympia comfortably and safely.
03Availability of excursions in Olympia
With Greca we make sure that you have availability of excursions in all destinations. Best of all, you won't have to wait to buy your tickets or stand in long lines for each attraction!