iscover everything about the Ancient Olympic Games and the place
where fair-play was nurtured in this private tour followed by a visit of a
local honey farm where you can learn all the secrets of beekeeping.
At first, we “invade” the enchanting world of the Gods of Ancient Greece
in Olympia. Your guide will lead you through the Archaeological site of
Olympia, the site of the greatest archaeological interest, excavated in the
XIX century by a German team of experts. Olympia, according to the
legend, was built at the king of the gods’ will, Zeus, to promote the cult among the Greeks. You will admire
the site which includes the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, the Hippodrome and the
imposing Olympic Stadium, where the early Games were held, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators.
In close proximity to the site you can find the world famous Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia
where you can admire, amongst many priceless exhibits, the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and
the unique Statue of Hermes, carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
8:30 am departure
1:30 pm return
Availability
Tuesday April 15
Friday April 18
