2-Day Private Tour: Ancient Olympia, Arcadia Mountain Villages and Monasteries
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Enjoy this, summer or winter, PRIVATE trip for 2-7 related people & experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games but also authentic non-touristy Greece of the mountain villages. This is a unique two full day tour to the mountain villages, gorge/river and monasteries of the central Peloponnese and to the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece; Olympia. On Day1 explore the beautiful villages of Dimitsana & Stemnitsa. Visit a couple of cliff hanging monasteries, taste local food, visit the Water-Powered Museum. Enjoy real lunch with the locals. Wander around one of the stone built villages and spend your night in a beautiful traditional guest house. More than 8 people? please contact us through Viator! Day2 starts with breakfast in the mountains. Then, a 45 minutes drive to ancient Olympia the “Valley of Gods” and the birthplace of the most important athletic event of all times, the Olympic Games. You will have a chance to run down the original Olympic track and visit the museum.
What’s included?
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Breakfast -
Lunch -
Private tour for 2-7 related only people (families, couples, friends) -
Brand new 2018-20 vehicles: For 2-3 people (5door vehicle) or 3-8 related people (luxurious minivan) -
Always a highlight of this private tour is the authentic lunch on both days and is a treat from your guide in non touristy locations with local people. Also included for day-2 of the 2 day tour option -
For the 2 day tour: Accommodation (BB) in first class traditional stone built guesthouses, based on double or triple occupancy depending on your group/family. Contact the tour operator if the offered room combinations do not fit for your group -
Non smoking vehicle and driver/guide -
In car information booklet, snacks and bottled water -
Each person is allowed one normal size suitcase and one small carry on bag -
Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance. -
This tour is part of and can ideally be combined with our 5-Day Peloponnese tour. -
Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens or Nafplio
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Excess luggage not allowed
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Entrance fees to the sites (Olympia €12 and €6 during off season - Water power museum €3)
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Dinner on day one in our base at one of the mountain villages (but your guide will let you know the best places to eat out)
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Professional guide (optional)
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Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
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Gratuites (optional)
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Entry/Admission - Olympia
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Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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Entry/Admission - Dimitsana
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 2 days
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
About operator:
EUDAIMONIA Private Tours of Greece specializes in unique, authentic, off-the-beaten track experiences to the hidden corners of Greece, without missing out on the well known destinations. Here at Eudaimonia Private Tours, we offer authentic local experiences, operated mostly by the owners and reflecting the owners’ personality and insider knowledge. We operate totally PRIVATE tours for 1-8 related only persons such as a large family, couples or group of friends. Our specialization is unique, authentic, off-the-beaten track experiences to the hidden corners of Greece, even when visiting the well known sites. Food is a major part our experiences and is included in all our tours at very special locations. Research & read about us! Talk to us!
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