Katakolon: Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion
- Discover the ancient ruins of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Admire the Gymnasium, the Palaestra, the temple of Zeus, and the temple of Hera
- Learn about the history and mythology of ancient Olympic Games from your guide
- See the Altis, the sacred enclosure and sanctuary of Zeus, the Classical Temple
- Visit the markets and shops in Aix-en-Provence to pick up some souvenirs
What to expect
Discover the ruins of ancient Olympia on a guided tour from Katakolon. Learn about the history of the site, dedicated to Zeus, the father of the Gods, and see the temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera, and the ancient stadium of Olympia. Meet your Tour Escort at the port of Katakolon and board your air-conditioned transportation. Begin your exploration of Olympia, at your leisure, this is NOT a guided Tour guests can choose how long they wish to visit particular areas of the site - and the length of time-a site that continues to be excavated to this day. Learn about the history of the site, which has been excavated since 1829.Olympia was built to be the center of athletic excellence in Greece, .the temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera, and the ancient stadium of Olympia from the outside.
Reviews
Contact us
You might also like...
Acropolis of Athens entry ticket with optional self-guided audio tours
Poros, Hydra, and Aegina One-Day Cruise Tour With Lunch
Delphi Archaeological Site, Museum, and Temple of Apollo Tour
Volcano and Hot Springs Tour in Santorini
Kefalonia Boat Excursion with Lunch and Wine from Argostoli
Athens hop-on hop-off bus by Sights of Athens
Meteora Day Tour from Athens
Parthenon & Acropolis Guided Tour