In a nutshell

You're invited to discover Olympia freestyle, guided only by your energy and curiosity. The finds in the ancient city where the Olympics were born include classic masterpieces like the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera, but also the values that have made the Olympic Games an asset of humanity for centuries.

Main stops

Ancient Olympia: archaeological excavations

The programme

Feel free to explore the ancient birthplace of the Olympics, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at your own pace.
Our bus will take you from the port to the ancient city of Olympia. We'll take care of the entrance ticket to the archaeological site and the museum.
Ever since they were first staged in 776 BC, the Olympic Games have been a symbol of peace and friendship between people gathered to compete fairly in sport.
At the start of each Olympics, every 4 years, all wars were halted. The only challenges that were allowed took place in the stadium, arena, hippodrome and other athletic centers.
Did you know that Baron Pierre de Coubertin, creator of the modern Olympics since 1896, was of the same mind? He too wanted to replace military clashes with sports competitions.
Walking through the excavations you'll come to the Temple of Zeus, the king of Olympus and protector of the Olympics, and the Temple of Hera, which housed the laurel wreaths awarded to the winners.
Brotherhood and the pursuit of physical health are the ideas that link the Greek Olympics to the current world games; beautiful values to discover on a family trip.

Good to know

Large backpacks are not allowed in the museum or archaeological site.
Tour is not guided
In case of high temperatures, the archaelogical site may be closed without notice.