We drive along the National highway to Peloponnese and we reach the Corinthian canal or else Isthmus canal that connects the Saronic Sea & the Corinthian Sea.

After a short stop for pictures, we continue with an about 2 & ½ hours drive towards the village of Olympia. Olympia is well known for the Olympic Games, held every four years to honor God Zeus, beginning in 776 B.C. At Olympia we will visit the Temple of Zeus, where the gold & ivory statue of god Zeus stood, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame lights every four years, the workshop of Phidias, the ancient Olympic stadium & the Archaeological Museum.

The Archaeological Museum exhibition contains findings from the prehistoric era. Among them, you can admire the well-known statues of Praxiteles Hermes & the Nike of Paionios.

We conclude our visit to Olympia by having lunch at a local restaurant tasting the Greek cuisine.

Finally, we drive back to Athens.

The duration of the tour is about 9-10 hours.

Optional licensed quide for single site ( 2 hours ) 100€ or for day ( 9-10 hours ) 220€.