Ancient Olympia Private Pickup and Dropoff Service Full Disposal

Great time and fabulous tour operator!

We found Elena through a classic Google search and reading reviews, and after doing our excursion with her, we can completely see why she comes so highly recommended. Communication during the booking process was prompt and clear, making organizing our trip an absolute breeze. The day started with a private pickup in an immaculate van. Our driver, Kostas, was friendly, prompt, and even stopped at a great local coffee shop for my wife before we hit the road. While the drive from Athens to Olympia is long, Kostas made it feel short by sharing fascinating details about the countryside and constantly checking in to see if we needed anything. Upon arrival at Olympia, Elena met us and guided us through the museum, bringing the history to life with insights far beyond what the display plaques offered. She also expertly recommended visiting on a day when the site was unpopulated, allowing us to explore the ruins completely crowd-free. We never felt rushed at all; Elena made sure to point out we had all the time in the world and specifically wanted to make sure we got great value for traveling such a long way. After touring the site, we enjoyed a fantastic lunch at a local taverna before heading to Smili Art Workshop. There, we had a hands-on experience sculpting real marble using a chisel and hammer, hosted by a wonderfully welcoming and friendly artisan. It was an unforgettable day from start to finish!

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Our driver/guide was very...

Our driver/guide was very nice and accommodating. Very expensive for just being driven to a museum and back.

Response from the operator: Dear Victoria, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your private pick-up/drop-off service. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the services of our team. The vehicle was at your full disposal for 4-h. Therefore, it is up to our guests' choice to add another experience or attraction besides ancient Olympia. Thanks again. Kind regards Elena Aggeli

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Great options for Family with small children

Our driver Σκανδαλης Κωνσταντίνος picked us up at the port was fantastic he had cold water for us, walked us up to get tickets for the ruins and museums at stadium at Olympia. He spoke great English and had lots of history about Olympia, the van was brand new with great a/c.

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Olympia / Katakolon Private Tour with olive oil tasting

My family and friends booked a 5-hour private tour in Olympia to explore not only the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Ancient Olympia, but also the beauty of its surroundings. Elena provided top-notch instruction to our group as we walked around the Museum and Olympic game site. She is a wealth of information and incredibly knowledgeable. We started our tour at 8am, which was fantastic as we beat the heat and the crowds! Then, on our comfortable drive over to a local olive-oil family-owned business, Effie provided us with background information on Olympia. At this business, we tasted delicious olive oil, vinegar, and honey, and had time to purchase anything of interest (trust me, you will not walk away empty handed as this is truly an authentic, delicious stop on the tour!) Afterward, Effie and our driver brought us to Agios Andreas Beach, where we ate local Greek food at Beauvoir, a seaside restaurant bar located on a secluded bay with impeccable views. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking this tour - you will NOT be disappointed as it is fully worth it (side note: add the instructional guide for the Olympic site - it is money well spent).

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Real 'Local' Experience!

We were very lucky to find Elena and book our trip from Katakolon cruise port to Olympea. From start to finish, Elena's communication was excellent - handling my queries, the booking process, the meet and greet, introducing our driver and local knowledge family, our itinerary! Kostas met us at the port, introducing himself and taking us to an exceptionally clean Hyundai. He explained the route and the time we were expecting to meet Elena, tour guide exceptionare! One our journey, Kostas realised we were happy to chat and gave us a lot of information about the local area and it's history. On arrival at Olympea, we visited the old archaeological site, which was fascinating. There was a lot of information so I took lots of photos to read later! Our tour of the Olympea site with Elena is to be recommended. It was obvious she had a huge passion for her history and culture, and instil her passion, she made the tour both interesting and informative. Considering the size of the site, she focused our time on a great overview of Olympea, and its history, answering all questions asked in a knowledgeable and interesting way. Fab tour which ended with a walk through of the new museum, adding another great overview, and photo opportunity. At the we met Kostas, who took us for our 'local' experience. Not knowing what to expect, it would be easy to picture something totally different to what you get, but we loved this experience! It was extremely 'local'! We were taken to a converted train station and met by a beautiful family. It was obvious this was new to them too and it felt a little awkward at first, but very quickly their welcoming nature of wanting to please, and to share their history and culture took over. They gave us tasters of peanuts, raisins, juices, sauces, etc, that all had some link to what they produced on site, or their history, and were very keen to try and communicate the process, using a range of pictures. Then we were provided with an excellent Greek, tapas style lunch, which was amazing. Finally left with Kostas for our luxury ride back. All in all, an excellent tour. Many thanks!

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