Departing from the port with your private vehicle and driver you will travel through the rich countryside to Olympia, where you will embark a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum.
In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
In the archeological museum are housed finds things were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings, armor, vases, the tools and cup of Phidias, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus etc.
After all that you can have a short break in the modern town of Olympia for coffee or shopping and then you will be returned back to the port.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Officially licensed English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
✖ Food and beverages are not included
✖ Entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Olympia (12 euro p.p.)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Katakolon
Additional Info: We will be waiting for you at the designated meeting point at the port of Katakolon with a sign with your name on it
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site of Olympia
You will see among other things the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Phillipion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
You will see among other things bronze and clay offerings (tripods and figurines), armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
