Why choose this Katakolo tour ?
During this 3 hour, the self-guided tour you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the well-preserved site where the Olympic games were born.
The ancient Olympic Games were the most important sports event in the Greek world. According to the mythology, it was Hercules who established the games in order to celebrate the success of his 12 labors.
During the tour, your tour operator will bring you walking to the hill outside the archeological site of Olympia to take some photos to the ancient track and field, View where the complete ancient temples and famous statues would have been standing as well as watch the ancient athletes preparing for the different sporting events.
you will have the opportunity on your own to explore Olympia.
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What makes Olympic Spirit a unique experience ?
The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the various buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games, administrative buildings as well as other buildings and monuments.
Revisit the ancient times when the Olympic Games started in its birthplace.
Make your way to the Temple of Zeus, where you’ll see the remnants of a 5th-century B.C.-built structure made of limestone and marble dedicated to the powerful deity. Historians believe that religious rituals took place at the Temple of Zeus to honor the gods before the start of each game.
Museum of Olympia. It is a very important scientific institution because it holds antiquities from different periods. The majority of the antiquities comes from the excavations of the surrounding area. The most valuables items are the statues of Nike Paionios and Hermes of Praxiteles.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, other than the “value added offers” specified in your guidebook
- Lunch
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Jae Academy.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 2 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
Minimum drinking age is 18 yearsMinimum drinking age is 21 years
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Your tickets will be held at the theater box office for collection on the day of the performance, no earlier than one hour before performance time
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the consecutive days selected.
