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Excursion to Olympia Archeological Site from Zante
Excursions & day trips
Zante, Greece
4.8/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
Do this because
Enjoy a day trip to mainland Greece to visit the archaeological site of Olympia
Wander around the site of the ancient Olympics, seeing the ruins of the stadium
See illustrations on an iPad that bring to life how ancient Olympia looked like
Discover the Archaeological Museum and enjoy free time in the town of Olympia
Expert licenced guide and local expert with an unrivalled knowledge of Olympia and its legends
What to expect
The birthplace of the Olympic Games is just a short hop across the Ionian Sea on mainland Greece. Catch the ferry over from Zante and head to ancient Olympia for a journey through the centuries. You'll also visit the fascinating Archaeological Museum. Konstantina, one of our guides, says, ‘Olympia has been standing there for more than 2,500 years, still inspiring as a must-stop on the way to a personal Odyssey. To wander around its ruins and to feel the connection with the past is a special feeling.'After docking at Kyllini, we'll drive through the ‘garden of Greece' – fields of tomatoes, melons and cotton – to one of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity. Alongside a licenced Olympia guide and our own local expert, you'll discover where the Olympic Games began in the 8th century BC. See the remains of the stadium where 45,000 spectators cheered on their favourite athletes, including the finishing line and waterside gym. What's more, you'll share the use of an iPad to bring to life the ruins and see how they once looked.You'll also see the ruins of the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic flame was first lit, and of the Temple of Zeus. It was here that the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood. Afterwards, head to the superb Archaeological Museum to see its collection of statues and bronzes. Finally, head into Olympia town, where you'll have time for lunch and a poke around the souvenir shops.
What's included
Ferry ticket
Transport
Guide
Audio headset guide
Escort
Panoramic bus tour
Guided tour
Admission fees
What to remember
Bring sunblock and a bottle of water
You'll be joined by one of our local experts for the duration of the tour, however during your visit to the Olympia site and museum, a licenced guide will accompany you
Provide full names, dates of birth and passport numbers of all participants at time of booking
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included
English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Provider
TUI Hellas Travel, Tourism and Airlines SA, with Tax Number 094469778 and Travel License Number 0261Ε60000126100
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Pickups are available from selected hotels in the following resorts::KERIPORTO KOUKLAAGIOS SOSTISLAGANASKALAMAKIARGASSITSILIVITRAGAKIKYPSELIAMOUDIALYKANASALYKES
Reviews
Excellent
4.8/5
Based on
47 reviews from verified customers
S
Sezzy
July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 40 years old
Excellent
My daughter and I are very much History lovers. We had a guide called Joanna and she was absolutely fantastic. We loved every minute of it. So interesting. The only ‘negative’ was it was VERY hot on that day but we found plenty of shade under the trees.
S
Steve and Anne
July 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 55 years old
Excellent
The Guide was exceptional. What we were disappointed with was not being able to browse the museum on our own for a short while after the tour had finished, we were not allowed back in after leaving to hand in our audio equipment.
T
Thijs
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 16 years old
Average
Reisleidster viel vaak in herhaling en sprak de groep continu opnieuw aan met dear geest. Paar keer is prima maar honderd+ keer op een dag gaat irriteren. Olympia is mooi om te zien maar de reis die je er voor moet maken is eerlijk gezegd veel te lang voor 1,5 uur activiteit naar mijn mening. Als je olympia een keer wil zien is dit wellicht handiger als je op het vasteland van Griekenland bent.
S
Susan
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 40 years old
Excellent
Both Laura and Nicky were excellent . Laura was very good at keeping us informed of what was happening and where to go . Nicky was very knowledgable about Olympia and very easy to listen to . Was a long day travelling but worthwhile.
O
Olympica trip
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Excellent
Very long day 12 hours, guides very good, the same trip is a lot cheaper just down the road
A
Alistair
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 49 years old
Excellent
The whole experience was amazing from pick up and the Tui rep Laura her welcome and enthusiasm. The driver and the safety of the journey, the transfers onto the ferry and eventually arriving at Olympia. Thr guide Nikki was excellent and so knowledgeable.
K
Kareltje
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 50 years old
Excellent
n.v.t.
K
Kev
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 34 years old
Excellent
The guide was passionate and spoke perfect English. It was an amazing experiance which with the use of airpad which showed what it was actually like enhanced the experiance. Had an amazing time and learnt alot.
T
Tony Mills
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Excellent
Was a longer than expected 13hrs. Guide was brilliant, rep was brilliant. Good trip overall
H
Henson
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 15 years old
Excellent
The tour guide was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the place. She has answers for any questions the group had. I would highly recommend a visit, well worth the money.
A
Anonymous
June 2025
From United States of America
Excellent
This was a very insightful tour which held me spell bound for hours. The guides where knowledgeable and interesting and could answer all our questions. We enjoyed the entire experience. The restaurant at the end which we ate at was an added bonus as the food was amazing (at your own expense).
S
Sabine Jarrett
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Excellent
This was the most expensive of all our tours but by far the best value for money. Laura who accompanied us on the bus was amazing. Mariella our guide in the museum and through the archaeological site was so knowledgeable she brought everything to life. We were in awe of the age these stones and artefacts. The beauty of marble and bronze I suppose. We had a long but fabulous day. Would recommend
M
Maria
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 34 years old
Excellent
Best tourguide and museum guide ever. Both totally amazing. Laura and Marillja. ??
M
Matthew
June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 27 years old
Great
The trip ran like clockwork considering we had to get a ferry to the mainland. The whole group really enjoyed this trip and would recommend it!
P
P.G.
May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 22 years old
Great
A
Anonymous
May 2025
From United States of America
Excellent
J
Jude
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 32 years old
Excellent
Our tour guide on site, Nicky, was excellent and very knowledgeable of Olympia. There was a good balance between having your own time and time with the tour guide.
G
Greg
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
It was probably our most enjoyable trip whilst in Zante Worth getting up early (5am) for. The boat trip across to the mainland was nice and the site itself was amazing so much bigger and well preserved. Our tour guide around Olympia was amazing and our Tui rep Sylvia was very helpful throughout the day All in all a good well organised trip Gets a massive thumbs up from us ??
D
Donna
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 25 years old
Excellent
It was definitely worth getting up early for. The guide was very knowledgeable and the site is great. Shops at Olympia museum are very expensive but the town is good
A
Anne
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 52 years old
Excellent
The trip was well organised and was exactly as described. The guide at Olympia was fantastic. The TUI rep, Kate, was quite rude and abrupt in her approach at times.
M
Maria Smith
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Great
It was advertised as being 8 hours and 6:30am pick up. Is was however, 5:30am pick up and was 13 hours!
A
Andrew
October 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 15 years old
Great
The downside was the incredibly early start, however I understand why this needed to be the case due to the travel and Ferry to the mainland/ Olympia.
P
Paul & Sue Munro
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 48 years old
Excellent
An unforgettable trip to a very special place. The whole day trip whilst starting very early from our hotel was very worthwhile. Our tour guide and then the Olympia guide were both excellent. It was truly amazing to see and understand all of the history.
A
Anna
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 24 years old
Excellent
Aika vähän aikaa tutkiskella paikkaa ja museota.
S
Shawn
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Excellent
All buses and the ferry were on time explained the days and times . Guide at olympia informative and enthusiastic . Will be one of the tours I will remember especially when coming up to the Olympics
J
Joris
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 58 years old
Excellent
Geen negatieve dingen. Alleen maar vol lof over alles. De chauffeur reed op de terug weg een andere spannende route. Respect voor zijn rijstijl.
K
Kay K
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 43 years old
Excellent
The guide was amazing she made it very interesting my friend and I had a lovely time enjoying the history of the site It was a long day but very enjoyable
G
Gerry Graceffa
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
It was a magical day the guide had the ability to make you feel like you were there at the time, their knowledge of everything is amazing, however the equipment was a little difficult to hear as it was very loud in the museum not so much outside, the walk to the site was a little difficult especially for us oldies but i guess there is no way round that as it is ancient, outstanding day 10/10
P
Pabs
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 45 years old
Excellent
Fabulous trip we don’t often do this sort of thing because often disappointing but from start to finish it was great! Smooth transition between coach and ferry, the ferry was a little expensive for coffee and croissant but nice. Tour guide around the site was very knowledgeable and helpful it may be a little too hot earlier in the year and definitely not suitable for younger children. Overall we can’t recommend it enough! Highlight of the holiday.
S
Sims/Mortlock
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 52 years old
Excellent
We had a fabulous day. It is amazing what the archeology team have recovered and restored. The museum itself has been laid out well with artefacts and the size of the statues are shown to their potential. A great asset to the town.
L
Lynne H
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Excellent
keep the guide Nicky. She was brilliant. there was nothing to dislike
N
N/A
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 26 years old
Excellent
I enjoyed all the trip from the ferry crossing to olympia it self , the TUI guide was good throughout.
I
Ian & Gill
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
Only criticism was having to take the tablets back early. Therefore, had to leave the site to do so and couldn't go back in as the tickets are single entry for both site & museum.
R
romy
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 50 years old
Excellent
wat meer tijd op de archeologische site zou fijn zijn
R
Ron de Don
September 2024
From United States of America
Great
J
James
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Great
Enjoyed everything in general, didn’t enjoy how busy it was with other tour groups (cruise ship) all moving around the museum at the same time - the noise level sometimes made it difficult to hear our guide
C
Chris H
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Excellent
Our Tui rep was excellent and looked after us all day. We always knew what was going on.
J
JD
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
The whole day was brilliant. We were looked after by our TUI guide for the whole day. Our guide for Olympia museum and site was brilliant, clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the site.
C
Cally Bamford
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 27 years old
Excellent
The guide at Olympia was absolutely brilliant. She was really engaging and interesting.
D
Davina Walker
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 53 years old
Excellent
Very well organised & helpful friendly staff
L
Lottie
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 17 years old
Excellent
M
Mark
August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
Whole trip overall was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend. My only small problem was with the ferry coming back being very busy. However we were told this would be the case. Loved the guide Nikki and also Sylvia our rep for the day.
R
RCRob644
July 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 35 years old
Excellent
This was a great trip. The museum was fascinating and it was amazing to walk round the ancient site of Olympia. The tour guide was very good indeed, extremely knowledgeable and made it all come to life. The travelling was fine, an hour on the ferry from Zante Town and an hour by coach to Olympia. We would highly recommend this day out.
S
Susan Dyson
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 17 years old
Excellent
This was a very very good day. The tour guides were very informative and provided us with lots of opportunities to ask questions and take photographs. Carol the Tui rep was wonderful, she couldn’t do enough for everyone on the trip and she put everyone happiness and safety first. Carol was very approachable and talkative, nothing felt to much for her to help with. Carol is a credit to Tui and we hope to see her on another trip in the further. Thank you
L
Leo
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 34 years old
Great
Guided tour explanation of the museum Olympic Games iPad to see what it actually looked liked i would highly recommend this experience
T
Tom
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
J
Joe
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 15 years old
Excellent
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