Ancient Olympia In Focus: A Photography Tour
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Puerto
Katákolon (Olimpia), Grecia
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$209
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 4 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Set out on this excursion that is ideal both for photography enthusiasts and for those who just want to bring home the best possible vacation snaps. A local photographer will mentor you, offering practical hints on framing the best shots of the fascinating architectural features you will see today.
More than 2,000 years ago, Olympia was the birthplace of the sporting tradition that we now know as the Olympic Games. Millennia later, this tradition has found its renaissance in the modern version, but the very first games were held right here.
As you explore Olympia today, capturing the magical setting with your camera, you can almost hear the roar of the spectators, cheering on the athletes as they took their marks on the marble starting blocks. Photograph the ruins of temples, treasuries, porticoes and statues, and the Temple of Zeus with its now-lost forty-foot-tall statue of the god. All of these structures were integral to the city's glorious heyday. As you view the ruins, you'll find yourself mentally filling in the gaps with your imagination and your guide's explanation.
The sanctuary of Olympia is like a park — beautifully photogenic — much as it was when it was crowded with athletes, orators, merchants and philosophers. Take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary events and accomplishments that have put Olympia on the map.
A brief visit to the modern village includes a refreshment stop at a local café.
Notes:
Wear comfortable non-skid walking shoes. Bring your camera. Shade is limited; please dress accordingly. Bring a hat and wear sunscreen.