Ancient Olympia

Peloponnese

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Description


Route

We begin our tour from Athens in the morning heading west. At the initial part of our route and until our first stop at the Corinth Canal for photographs we travel by the sea across the Saronic Gulf. Then we head through the central mountainous part of the Peloponnesian peninsula with the exceptionally beautiful route to Tripoli and then for Ancient Οlympia and our next stop for lunch. We have our final stop at Lagadia village and we return to Athens.







History and Mythology

Olympia, located at the Ileia country in west Peloponnese, is a sacred place dedicated to god Zeus, it being the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece; the venue of the first Olympic Games and a place attracting a great stream of pilgrims. Besides being a place for worship Olympia was also an important battle and confrontation venue going back to many centuries. Local myths regarding the powerful regional king Pelops and the river god Alpheus reveal the close ties of the sanctuary between East and West. The status of Zeus, a work by famous sculptor Phidias was located inside the majestic temple and was included in the Seven Wonders of the World.


Information

  • Duration: 12 Hours
  • starting time: upon agreement
  • Total Distance: 700km
  • 4seat Price:  390€
  • 8Seat Price:  500€

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transfer in new, luxury non-smoking air-conditioned cars
  • guided tours (upon request we can provide guide in english-italian-spanish-german-french language)
  • Walking tours
  • Admission ticket for museums & attractions
  • Food tasting / snack / drinks
  • Lunch or dinner in a local restaurant
  • Luggage service

Ileia prefecture Major Sights

  • Ancient Olympia
  • Ancient Olympia Monuments
  • Olympia Archaeological Museum
  • Olympia Archaeological Museum Digital Collection
  • Ancient Olympia Archaeological Excavations Museum
  • Ancient Olympic Games History Ancient Museum
  • Old Museum of Ancient Olympia
  • Museum of the Ancient Greek Technology (Kostas Kotsanas, Katakolo)
  • Museum of the Ancient Greek Musical Instruments (Kostas Kotsanas, Katakolo)
  • Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
  • Foloi Oak Forest (Natura 2000)
  • Andritsaina Traditional Settlement
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