• Archaeological Site of Olympia - Olympia is a sanctuary of ancient Greece where the first ancient Olympic Games took place at approximately 776 BC in the honor of Zeus. They were then held every four years, like nowadays, during the ” Olympia”, the most significant celebration of the ancient years. The last Olympic Games took place in 393 BC, while a liitle later their final end was instructed.

As we will be wondering at the place, we can also see many monuments, like the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera (Heraion), the Bouleuterion and the Prytaneion, as well as the Ancient Stadium where the Olympic Games were conducted and the Palaestra where the athletes were training.

Finally, we are going to visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. It’s one of the most important museums of Greece, which hosts the findings of the ancient sanctuary of Olympia.

• Hotel pick up service included.
• Travel comfortably with private transportation.
• Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water.
• Stay connected with on-board WiFi access.
• Enjoy the ride in an air-conditioned vehicle.

• Entrance fees to archeological palces

Olympia was a holy area in archaic Greece, site of the initial Olympic Games in around 776 BC, held in reverence of the god Zeus. These competitions were held every four years akin to the current era, during the ‘Olympia’, the utmost festivity of the archaic era. The concluding games took place in 393 BC, with their ultimate cessation enforced a bit later.

Exploring the ancient site, one can witness numerous monuments like the Temples of Zeus and Hera (Heraion), the Bouleuterion, and the Prytaneion. In addition, the Ancient Stadium where the Olympic Games were held and the Palaestra where the competitors practiced can also be seen.

Lastly, we’ll pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. This is one of Greece’s most essential museums exhibiting the artefacts found at the ancient Olympia sanctuary.

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