Private Tour - Olympic site & Archimedes’ Ancient Technology Museum, Kid friendly tour (~4h)

Type of tour: 
Private Tours
Duration: 
Half day
Licenced guide: 
Upon request
Theme: 
Kid Friendly Tours, Sightseeing

Trip advisor rating: 5 stars

This fun-filled tour is ideal for families with children. On this tour, you will visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games and since the late 1980s, one of the monuments of the world heritage of UNESCO. Along with your guide, you will be able to explore the archeological site of Ancient Olympia and feel like ancient athletes.

Then, visit the museum of ancient Greek technology; become a part of ancient Greek history as you unfold the riddles of the great mathematician, Archimedes, by solving his famous puzzle and shout out "EUREKA!"

 

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From 57.00 €/person
The highlights 
  • Enter the archaeological park of Ancient Olympia and feel the atmosphere of days long gone but still alive.
  • Admire the gymnasium, one of the ancient training facilities along with the palestra.
  • Share your thoughts about the wonders of the ancient world under the shady trees – one of them was here!!! The golden and ivory statue of Zeus was once housed in his Temple.
  • Don't miss out on seeing the place where the Olympic flame is lit.
  • Grasp the opportunity to run the Olympic track, feeling like ancient athletes and be crowned with the olive wreath, especially made for you.
  • Visit the interactive Archimedes' Museum of ancient Greek technology.
  • Bring home your own ancient puzzle as a trophy to share with your friends!

 

Important Details 

Included:

  • Transportation by deluxe Mercedes vehicle
  • English-speaking non-smoking driver
  • Insurance coverage during bus transfers
  • Mobile contact number for any emergency available 24/7


Not included:

  • Guided tour by certified tourist guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism (upon request) Price: 130€ per group
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks, snacks, appetizers, lunch
  • Gratuities

 

Admission
ticket for archeological site: 12€ per person
reduced ticket: 6€ senior European citizens over 65 years old- Non European citizens up to 25 years old
free of charge: European citizens up to 25 years old - Children non European citizens under 5 years old

Archimedes' Museum: free of charge

 

 

Good to know:

ONLY CERTIFIED TOURIST GUIDES BY THE GREEK MINISTRY OF TOURISM MAY CONDUCT TOURS WITHIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MUSEUMS IN GREECE

THE ORDER OF TOUR EVENTS MAY VARY FOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE SO AS TO AVOID THE CROWDS

Cancellation Policy 

General conditions:

Except otherwise stated, tours, packages or any service canceled without due notice within three (3) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be no refund.

Any cancellation made within seven (7) – four (4) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 25% charge for services.

In the case of cancelation more than seven (7) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 50% charge for services

For cancellations more than twenty (20) days prior to the tour, there will be a full refund (no charge).

For any cancelations due to bad weather conditions leading to a change in the cruise ship itinerary, there will be a full refund (no charge).

In all of the above cases, bank expenses or administration fees that might occur for the refund will be deducted from the amount.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.

 

No servant or agent of ours can vary our conditions and any such purposed variation shall be of no effect unless it has been signed by one of our directors.

 

All matters concerning this booking shall be subject to Greek Law.

 

 

Small group tours:

Each tour operates to sufficient demand. The Travel Insiders reserves the right to cancel scheduled tours due to limited participation or other reasons beyond our control two (2) weeks before the date of the tour.

In such case, no compensation will be paid or requested from The Travel Insiders. In the event of “Places of Interest” being closed or road conditions en-route prevent the tour as advertised being operated, every endeavor will be made to substitute an alternative, but the company reserves the right to cancel or alter arrangements.

Once the group reaches the minimum number of participants (8 participants) you will receive an email notification two (2) weeks prior to tour confirming that the itinerary of your choice will be conducted as planned.

If there is not enough participation (minimum 8 participants), you will be notified via email, in which case you can alternatively book a private tour at a special price, or if you prefer, you will be fully refunded.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.