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.
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George was a very nice person, but we had no idea what we were looking at, as it was a tour where you did your own investigations, then a long shopping street walk.
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