or call us in Athens 210 3250380VISIT OLYMPIA BY BUS / TRAIN.
(updated February 3, 2011).
There
are NO MORE TRAINS operating from Athens to Pyrgos or
v.v. |
People leave from Olympia after they visit
the archaeological museum and the site, and they leave with the feeling that they missed something.
In most of the buildings only the foundations have survived, and if you don't have a presentation of the ancient site, of how the building
looked like, what was the purpose of the building and what was
in it, then you will also feel the same way. There are many stories and myths about the
history and purpose of the Pan-hellenic Games (the Games
at Olympia was just one of the four Games).
Olympia has a lot more to show to you.
We want to see Olympia included in everybody's itinerary, and if you feel that you know the sanctuary and its purpose well enough, then we suggest that at least, you avoid frustration and stress,
and have your transportation booked and secured. We take care of you and get your tickets in advance.Transport is a challenge in Greece. Organising the
trip to Olympia is not as easy as you think. Your time in Olympia is
limited and you must plan ahead what to do, in order to see
as much as possible.
We know the express schedules, and the non-stop ones.
We
organise the bus trip from Athens to Olympia including pick
up/drop off service.
The price is on request from 01 Feb. 2011, and includes:
- the
transfer from your hotel in Athens to the KTEL bus terminal in Athens,
- the bus ticket from Athens to Pyrgos with return to Athens, (you get the Pyrgos-Olympia-Pyrgos, in Pyrgos),
- the transfer from the terminal in Athens to your hotel in Athens, and
- A presentation with photos and plans
of the ancient site, pointing out in a simple way the
history and use of every structure. It is the result of 6 years hard work,
study and experience that will help you understand the
layout of the site. An indispensable help, as in many buildings
only the foundations survive today. Vandals, earthquakes and
river floods have hardly left anything standing.
F.y.i. the entrance to the museum and the site at Olympia cost: 09.00 euros per adult or 05.00 euros for students. The under 18 years old are F.O.C.
However, if you have an extra day to spare, the overnight trip to Olympia is recommended. We can arrange your stay at Olympia, in a budget hotel or a 4 star hotel with a swimming pool. (Worth the difference in price, especially during summer months).
Bus timetables from Athens - Pyrgos = 315
km, 5 hrs trip. |
Bus timetables from Pyrgos-Olympia = 21
km, 30 min. ride. |
F.Y.I. The intercity bus ticket
from Athens to Olympia, via Pyrgos, one way, was 27.30 euros
Prices have increased from 01 February 2011. Contact the bus terminal and check the prices.
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