2-Day Private Tour: Olympia, Arcadia Mountain Villages & Monasteries from Athens

2 days
Private
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary

Day 1: Olympia

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
The home of the Olympic Games
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at one of the mountain villages in a great stone built top quality guesthouse

Day 2: Mountain Villages & Monasteries

Stop At: Water Power Museum, Epar.Od. Kato Davias - Dimitsanas, Dimitsana 220 07, Greece
We shall be visiting the Water-Power Museum containing a reconstructed watermill, tannery and gunpowder mill showing how the basic pre-industrial techniques used water as the main energy source for the production of various products.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moni Agiou Ioanni Prodromou, Stemnitsa Greece
An amazing cliff hanging monastery that we visit after a 20 minute hike through the forest.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pantopolion en Stemnitsa, Agias Paraskevis, Stemnitsa 220 07 Greece
An amazing mountain village and an amazing lunch
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
  • 1x Breakfast
  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • Private tour for 2-8 related only people (families, couples, friends)
  • Brand new 2018-19 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
  • Mobile phone (local number) to instantly communicate with your driver/guide at any times you self explore
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Pantopolion en Stemnitsa
Not included
  • Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens or Nafplio
  • Excess luggage not allowed
  • Entrance fees to the sites (Olympia €12 and €6 during off season - Water power museum €3)
  • 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)
  • Professional guide (optional)
  • Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
  • Gratuites (optional)
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site of Olympia
  • Entry/Admission - Water Power Museum
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ideal tour for both summer and winter with great mountainous scenery and local life
  • You will experience both non touristy Greece & people in the mountains, but also the UNESCO site of Olympia.
  • A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 related only people per booking
  • Oversized or excessive luggage is strictly not allowed for this 2-day tour
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70% Aquatic
25%