Port
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$99.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4¾ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
A Spanish-speaking guide leads this tour (or a guide with a Spanish interpreter). A limited number of Spanish guides and interpreters are available in this port; book early to avoid disappointment. This is not a bilingual tour.
Ancient Olympia is located in a valley formed by the River Alfios. Your guide will take you on a walk through the main ruins of this site. You will see the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Zeus (once home to the gold and ivory Statue of Zeus -- a Wonder of the Ancient World) and the stadium with its marble starting blocks still in place.
Your next stop is at the Archaeological Museum, not far from the stadium. The museum exhibits treasures unearthed during more than a century of excavation. See parts of the temple's Tomb of Zeus, the Hermes of Praxiteles, the Winged Victory of Peonius and the helmet of Miltiades, whose forces defeated the Persians in Marathon.
Enjoy a break for drinks and snacks before returning to the pier.
Notes:
Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.