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'OLYMPIA AND THE FLAVOURS OF ANCIENT GREECE': Excursion in Katakolon / Olympia

Your excursion will begin with a visit to ancient Olympia, located at the foot of the verdant Kronion Hill. It is here that, according to legend, the gods of Olympus inaugurated the first Olympic games, transforming the area into Greece's primary sporting and religious centre. During your journey through the excavations you will be able to admire the ruins of the splendid sanctuary dedicated to Zeus, home of his lost golden ivoy statue, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Hera (600 B.C.), one of the most ancient examples of temple architecture in Greece, as well as the famous stadium that held up to 40,000 spectators. You will then return to Katakolon where your excursion will finish with a taste of some of the delicious local cuisine accompanied by the merry sounds of the sirtaki, a traditional folk dance.
When would you like to leave? May 2013 - June 2013 - July 2013 - August 2013 - September 2013 - October 2013 - November 2013 - December 2013 - January 2014 - April 2014 - May 2014 - June 2014 - July 2014 - August 2014 - September 2014 - October 2014 - November 2014 - November 2013
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Adult € 65.00
Child (4-14 old) € 45.50
Length 4 hours approximately
Level Moderate Moderate
Type Cultural Cultural
Recommended for families Recommended for families
Most wanted Most wanted
Tasting Tasting
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Note: the visit in the site takes place by foot (about 1 hour and 30 minutes) and comfortable shoes and clothes are recommended. Due to works in the parking of the archeological site of Olympia, the bus will stop 400 meters away from the entrance (about 5 minutes walking).