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Olympic Spirit
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2 Hours to 3 Hours 10 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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)
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
Start time
06:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Archaeological Site of Olympia
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 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by Jae Academy
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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