In a nutshell

A truly epic guided tour of Olympia, the cradle of the Olympics. Follow the path through legend and history that leads from the Temple of Zeus, protector of the Games, to the Temple of Hera, dear to athletes then and now, to the first maxi-stadium in history, rounding off the day with a local food tasting and sirtaki show that we have organized for you.

Main stops

Ancient Olympia: archaeological excavations
Sirtaki show
Local food tasting in modern Olympia

The programme

Your guided tour of the ancient site of the Olympics will take you to Olympia, a real archaeological treasure declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Historically the games originated in 776 BC, when three kings were looking for a way to reconcile Greece. According to mythology it was Heracles, after his sixth labor, who invited the gods to compete in honor of Zeus.
Believe whichever version you prefer, but above all believe your own eyes: take a look at the legendary Temple of Zeus, inside which stood a huge statue of the god, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
The Temple of Hera, dating back to 600 BC, once guarded the laurel wreaths and the names of the winners it now hosts the ceremony that lights the Olympic flame.
The stadion, which had 40,000 seats, is where the first Olympic competition, a race, was held.
All this epic grandeur makes you hungry, so here's an equally epic food tasting with keftedakia meatballs, tyropita stuffed with feta, ouzo liqueur and sirtaki music danced and played for you in the town of Olympia.

Good to know

Slight changes may be made to itineraries and the length of excursions in order to protect your health and to comply with regulations and the safety protocol.
This is one of the most popular excursions so book early.
Menus may vary according to season to ensure the constant high quality of the dishes served.
Before booking the excursion or once on board, contact the excursion office to check the availability of vegetarian or gluten-free dishes and to report any food intolerances.
In case of high temperatures, the archaelogical site may be closed without notice.