Olympia Tour & Archeological Museum - All Included
Overview
Ancient athletes and gods come to life during this tour of the historic site where the Olympic Games originated. Marvel at the remnants of grand temples and athletic arenas that once hosted the world's most prestigious athletic event.
- 🏛️ Our expert guides share stories of athletic prowess and mythological tales as you stroll through archaeological wonders.
- ⚡ Stand on the ancient starting line of the original Olympic track and feel the energy of this hallowed ground.
- 🏆 Visit the Temple of Zeus, where the iconic Statue of Zeus once stood, enhancing your understanding of its significance.
- 📜 This experience highlights the culture and history that shaped our world, providing an immersive journey back in time.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Professional English Guide
Pickup included
- Entrance fees to the archaeological site and museum
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed professional guide
- Port pick up & Drop Off
- Tour Leader
- Food & Drinks
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Archaeological Site of OlympiaOlympia was the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world. The Olympic Games took place here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. The site was also a place of worship dedicated to the Greek god Zeus from about the 10th century BC. Here you will find incredible sculptures such as the decoration of the temple of Zeus, as well as the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios.
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Archaeological Museum of OlympiaOlympia's Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums of Greece. The exhibition contains great masterpieces from the long history of the Olympic Games' birthplace, and thousands of years of art. The exhibits are displayed in chronological and thematic order from Prehistoric down to Roman times.Here you'll find the sculptures of the temple of Zeus, the sculpture of "Nike of Paionios" and one of the most famous statues in the history of art, the "Hermes" of Praxiteles, which is perhaps the only original, surviving statue of the renowned sculptor. Guests are treated with the exhibition's numerous bronze objects: figurines of humans and animals, cauldrons, tripods, griffins, sphinxes, and many different kinds of weapons, vessels, and exquisite examples of the toreutic art. Finally, the large collection of terracotta statues—like the complex of Zeus and Ganymede—is a highlight during any visit.
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OlympiaWalk to Olympia village nearby the archaeological site and the stadium and wander around the little traditional shops, traditional taverns and coffee shops.
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