Guided tour of the archaeological site of Olympia
ID: GYG834743-1323586
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Guided tour of the archaeological site by an Italian-born guide/archaeologist.
The guided tour of the archaeological site of ancient Olympia and its museum is an exciting journey into the heart of the history and origins of the Olympic Games. As you stroll through the ruins, you feel the sacred atmosphere of a place where humanity celebrated the cult of competition and excellence. Every stone, every temple, tells stories of athletes who challenged their own limits in the name of honor and glory. During the guided tour at the archaeological site of Olympia we will talk about the Olympic Games, their history and importance. We will talk about myths and legends and visit the athletes' training grounds, the sacred site of Olympia with the imposing temple of Zeus that housed the chryselephantine statue of Zeus, and the temple of Hera where the Olympic flame is lit to begin the games. Afterwards, we will visit the Olympic stadium where both young and old could test our athletic endurance!
Highlights
- Tour guide certified by the Greek Ministry of Tourism
- Tour guide/doctoral candidate in archaeology
- Italian-born tour guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting point in front of the ticket office of the archaeological site.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
