Private local tour of the Olympic Games site
Overview
The Archeological site in Olympia features significant landmarks such as the gymnasium, the palaestra, and the ancient Olympic stadium. Visitors can also see the workshop of Phidias, where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was crafted, along with the temples of Zeus and Hera.
- 🏛️ The tour includes important buildings like the round Philipeion and the altar where the Olympic torch is lit today.
- 🛳️ Designed primarily for hotel guests, availability may vary for cruise ship passengers.
- ⚠️ Ensure to check availability if arriving by cruise ship as this may affect participation.
- 📍 Free time to explore the site is encouraged, allowing for a deeper connection with its history.
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- Licensed tour guide services
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee for the archaeological site
- Private transportation
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Archaeological Site of OlympiaIn the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.