Olympic Spirit

3.5 (2 reviews) Katakolo, Greece
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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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