Ancient Olympia, Nafplion & Mycenae -
two day tour
Day
1.In the morning, we drive south along the coastal road of the Saronic
Gulf to the Corinth canal (short stop). Continue driving through the middle of Peloponissos
via Tripoli to arrive at Olympia. Visit the archaeological
museum and explore the ancient site of the sanctuary. Run the stadion distance in
the stadium, hear about the history of the
Olympic Games, learn the principles of the Games and listen to Greek
myths associated with Olympia.
In the afternoon start driving towards Nafplion. Arrival and check in your hotel in the old town,
generally accepted as one of the most beautiful Greek cities.
Day 2. After breakfast explore the castle of Palamidi with the 975 steps
above the city. Between June and September, enjoy the beautiful beach of Karathona, before
returning to Nafplion for a light lunch.
Continue the tour driving to Mycenae, walk through
the Lions' Gate, proceed to the Acropolis with the Palace of
Agamemnon and visit the Tomb of Atreus. Learn the myths about Agamemnon, his wife
Clytemnestra, Orestes, Iphigenia, Electra and the Trojan war. See the secret gate that Orestes
used in order to escape after killing his mother. Arrive in Athens before 07.00 pm.
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Ancient Elis and Olympia - A two day tour designed for the visitors
that have a little time to spare, but want to visit the ancient city of Elis (the city that organised the Olympic Games) and Olympia (the site where the Olympic Games took place).
Leave Athens
08.00am and after a short stop at Corinth
canal arrive at the site of ancient Elis. Elis was one of the most important
and interesting centres of Peloponissos in antiquity. Explore the agora, the theatre,
the unexcavated gymnasiums, and the acropolis.
After the sightseeing, drive to the 5 star
hotel, ALDEMAR OLYMPIAN
Village resort, near
Pyrgos. Stay for the rest of the day at the premises of the
hotel, swiming, having lunch at one of
the hotel's restaurant or enjoy a drink
at the hotel's bars. Late afternoon
departure for Olympia. Dinner at a local
restaurant and overnight at Olympia.
Next morning, after breakfast, meet the
tour guide and follow him to the Olympia
archaeological museum and the ancient
site for a 3 hours tour. After this you
are free to visit the other 2 museums on
your own, see the monument of Baron
Pierre de Cubertin or enjoy the peacefull
setting of the area. After lunch, slowly
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Pylos
& Olympia - two day tour
Day 1.
In the morning, depart via the Corinth
canal (stop), Tripolis and Kalamata(stop)
for Pylos. Early afternoon we drive to
Olympia to check into your hotel.
Overnight at Olympia.
Day 2. In the morning, explore the
Olympia site and visit the archaeological
museum. There are another two museums you
may visit displaying the history of the
Olympic Games. Afternoon departure to
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Kalavryta
& Olympia - two day tour
Day 1.
In the morning, depart via the Corinth
canal (stop) to Diakofto. Board the
famous "rack & pinion"
railway for the ride to Kalavryta. After
lunch we visit the "Caves of the
lakes" before arriving at Olympia.
Overnight at Olympia.
Day 2. In the morning, explore the
Olympia site and visit the archaeological
museum. There are another two museums you
may visit displaying the history of the
Olympic Games. Afternoon departure to
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On request
Prices will include: transportation by
air conditioned private taxi,
one night hotel accommodation with breakfast, the entrance tickets to the sites &
and museums along the trip, English
speaking driver, road tolls and all
taxes and a file with sufficient information and maps.
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