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Host guiding the group in ancient olympia

Host/representative show how to use the tablet in ancient olympia

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Duration2h - 3h 10m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Group sizeUp to 90 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

During this 3 hour, the self-guided tour you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the well-preserved site where the Olympic games were born.

The ancient Olympic Games were the most important sports event in the Greek world. According to the mythology, it was Hercules who established the games in order to celebrate the success of his 12 labors.

During the tour, your tour operator will bring you walking to the hill outside the archeological site of Olympia to take some photos to the ancient track and field, View where the complete ancient temples and famous statues would have been standing as well as watch the ancient athletes preparing for the different sporting events.

you will have the opportunity on your own to explore Olympia.

What's included

Accommodation as per itinerary

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks
Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
Lunch
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

Archaeological Site of Olympia
2h · Admission ticket not included

The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the various buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games, administrative buildings as well as other buildings and monuments.
Revisit the ancient times when the Olympic Games started in its birthplace.
Make your way to the Temple of Zeus, where you'll see the remnants of a 5th-century B.C.-built structure made of limestone and marble dedicated to the powerful deity. Historians believe that religious rituals took place at the Temple of Zeus to honor the gods before the start of each game.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1h · Admission ticket not included

Museum of Olympia. It is a very important scientific institution because it holds antiquities from different periods. The majority of the antiquities comes from the excavations of the surrounding area. The most valuables items are the statues of Nike Paionios and Hermes of Praxiteles.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ports of Katakolon and killini. upon ship's arrive exit the securities areas and find the guide/representative out of the port in a small post office and WC, holding a signboard that says /JAE Academy

End point

Ports of Katakolon and killini. upon ship's arrive exit the securities areas and find the guide/representative out of the port in a small post office and WC, holding a signboard that says /JAE Academy

Pickup details

Ports of Katakolon and killini. upon the ship's arrival exit the security areas and find the guide/representative out of the port in a small post office and WC, holding a signboard that says /JAE Academy.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Dress code is smart casual
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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