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Ancient Olympia Day Trip (Small Group) from Kalamata
Ancient Olympia Day Trip (Small Group) from Kalamata
Ancient Olympia Day Trip (Small Group) from Kalamata
Ancient Olympia Day Trip (Small Group) from Kalamata
Ancient Olympia Day Trip (Small Group) from Kalamata

Private day trip to Ancient Olympia from Kalamata

By Pixida Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $477 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • The place where the heart of the Olympic Games beats.
  • Hear stories of Greek myths, legends and traditions.
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own needs.
  • Journey back in time throughout Greek history.
  • Get inside tips from a local.

Activity location

    • 270 65, Archea Olimpia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Your accommodation in Kalamata city or the cruise terminal.
    • 241 00, Kalamata, Greece

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Private day trip Ancient Olympia from Kalamata
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$476.86 x 1 Traveler$476.86

Total
Price is $476.86
Until Wed, Apr 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedprivate Day trip to Ancient Olympia.
  • What's includedWhat's includedWi-Fi on board.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English during transportation.
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from your accommodation in Kalamata by a luxurious vehicle(Mercedes)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal leader.
  • What's includedWhat's includedA bottled water for each person.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmissions fees.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLicensed guide inside the archeological sites (upon reguest with extra cost).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRoundtrip transportation to and from places outside Kalamata city (upon request with extra cost).

Know before you book

  • Please be aware that a moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Private Tour
  • Smoking is not permitted while on board.
  • At least 2 adults are required for this product to take place.

What you can expect

Explore Ancient Olympia on a small group day trip from Kalamata. The place where the heart of the Olympic Games beats! See the ruins of the Palaestra where the athletes would train. Discover artifacts excavated at the site at the museum, and stand at the spot where the Olympic flame is lit.

Depart Kalamata and cross the valley of the River Alpheus on the way to the western Peloponnese. Journey towards the city of Olympia, learning about Ancient Olympia along the way. Hear how the site served as a sanctuary of buildings associated with the ancient Olympic Games. Travel back to its foundations in 776 BC, when 3 Greek kings decided to turn the interest of their soldiers to something other than war.

The ethos and Olympic ideals of the ancient Greeks are what made the games so famous in the ancient world, along with the excellent preparation by the organizers and the massive participation of the athletes. Arrive at the archaeological site in less than 2 hours from your departure point. You will be taken to the entrance, from where you can explore at your own pace. Be overwhelmed by the energy of the athletes who trained in the first buildings you will encounter, including the ancient gymnasium and Palaestra.

Next, discover the workshop of Pheidias where the golden statue of Zeus (one of the 7 Wonders of the World) was created. Go to the site of the Leonidaion to see where the distinguished guests who attended the games would take lodgings.

Marvel at the Vouleuterio, where members of the Elean Senate, responsible for the organization of the games, would meet. Be dazzled by the magnificence of the Temples of Zeus and Hera, and then enter the ancient stadium through the Crypt. Imagine the agony felt by the athletes who performed in front of thousands of spectators. Benefit from the chance to get a photo taken at the spot where the Olympic flame is lit, even in modern times.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia to see artifacts found at the site, and learn more about the magic of the Olympic idea. Your guide will be waiting for you at the exit of the museum to take you to the nearest restaurant, where you can try the excellent Mediterranean cuisine on offer. Purchase any last minute souvenirs in the traditional souvenir shops before heading back to Kalamata.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travelers
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Masks required
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Masks provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • 270 65, Archea Olimpia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEYour accommodation in Kalamata city or the cruise terminal.
    • 241 00, Kalamata, Greece