Olympic Spirit
- 2–3.2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
During this 3 hour, the self-guided tour you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the well-preserved site where the Olympic games were born. The ancient Olympic Games were the most important sports event in the Greek world. According to the mythology, it was Hercules who established the games in order to celebrate the success of his 12 labors. During the tour, your tour operator will bring you walking to the hill outside the archeological site of Olympia to take some photos to the ancient track and field, View where the complete ancient temples and famous statues would have been standing as well as watch the ancient athletes preparing for the different sporting events. you will have the opportunity on your own to explore Olympia.
Inclusions
What's included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary
The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the various buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games, administrative buildings as well as other buildings and monuments. Revisit the ancient times when the Olympic Games started in its birthplace. Make your way to the Temple of Zeus, where you'll see the remnants of a 5th-century B.C.-built structure made of limestone and marble dedicated to the powerful deity. Historians believe that religious rituals took place at the Temple of Zeus to honor the gods before the start of each game.
Museum of Olympia. It is a very important scientific institution because it holds antiquities from different periods. The majority of the antiquities comes from the excavations of the surrounding area. The most valuables items are the statues of Nike Paionios and Hermes of Praxiteles.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Ports of Katakolon and killini. upon ship's arrive exit the securities areas and find the guide/representative out of the port in a small post office and WC, holding a signboard that says /JAE Academy
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 90 travellers
- Operated by
- Jae Academy
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Katakolo
- Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 113 experiences we list in Katakolo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 64 of 113.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Katakolo
Katakolo is a small port on the west coast of the Peloponnese and the nearest harbour to ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games began.
Katakolo sits at the tip of a small cape in the region of Elis, facing the Ionian Sea, with the island of Zakynthos visible on a clear day across the water. The port is a small waterfront of tavernas and cafés along a quay. Pyrgos, the regional town, lies a short way inland, and the coast on either side has long sandy beaches.
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