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Ελληνικά Ancient Olympia
Olympia was the most important ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to Zeus, father of gods and men. A place full of beauty and history.
Olympia (Greek: Ὀλυμπία; Ancient Greek: [olympía]; Modern Greek: [oli(m)ˈbia] Olympía), a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Olympia was also known for the gigantic ivory and gold statue of Zeus that used to stand there, sculpted by Pheidias, which was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Antipater of Sidon. Very close to the Temple of Zeus which housed this statue, the studio of Pheidias was excavated in the 1950s. Evidence found there, such as sculptor's tools, corroborates this opinion. The ancient ruins sit north of the Alpheios River and south of Mount Kronos (named after the Greek deity Kronos). The Kladeos, a tributary of the Alpheios, flows around the area.
Places that you will visit:
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Museum Of Ancient Olympia
Olympia Drills
Stadium
Temple of Hera
Filippeion
Iraíon
Tour:
Indicative programme: (It can be configured in accordance with your own preferences).
08:00: Departure from Athens from your Hotel.
11.30: Arrivalin ancientOlympia(4hourstour)
15.30: Lunch
19.00: Back to Athens
Note that photography is permitted throughout the tour. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Sunglasses and sunscreen (during summer months) are also recommended.
Booking Prices:
Prices vary according to the number of people involved and the car used. Indicative for three to four people with a Mercedes A/C sedan car/taxi the price starts from 420 €.
Important information:
* When driving inside the vehicle, the guides provide comments only when it is safe. Your safety is our first priority.
* Greece has strict laws and regulations concerning tours to archaeological sites. For this reason, our guides can offer comments about sites only in the vehicle and always outside of archaeological sites.
* Only licensed guides can accompany you or guide you to the sites you visit. If you want to have a personal tour guide please include it with your request and we can hire one.
* Drivers will leave you as close as is permitted in the places of visit and according to the laws of movement of Greece. We will be waiting for you at the same point for departure.
* Prices include all taxes, fuel, insurance and parking fees. Does not include tickets to archaeological sites and museums as well as food expenses and gratuities.
Payment methods:
The payment for the trip is made in euros at the end of your trip. You can also pre-pay in advance via PayPal or credit card (Visa-Mastercard-American Express). Just let us know via e-mail if you want payment in advance.
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