🎽 Ancient Glory in One Unforgettable Day
Experience the birthplace of the Olympic Games on this comprehensive full-day journey to sacred Olympia. From the moment you walk onto the original Olympic Stadium to your final view of the Temple of Zeus, this expertly-guided tour immerses you in over 12 centuries of athletic tradition and spiritual significance. Perfect for sports enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone seeking to connect with humanity’s greatest celebration of athletic achievement.
🌎 The Olympic Stadium & Sacred Grove
Walk onto the original Olympic Stadium where thousands of ancient champions competed for glory and immortal fame. Feel the energy of the sacred sanctuary set amid groves of ancient olive and plane trees. Understand how athletes prepared and competed in this legendary arena where the Olympic tradition began in 776 BCE and continued for over 12 centuries.
🏛️ The Temple of Zeus & Ancient Sanctuary
Explore the magnificent remains of the Temple of Zeus, which once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – an ivory and gold statue by the master sculptor Phidias. Walk past the treasuries built by various city-states, the Council House, and the ancient training facilities. Understand how Olympia functioned as both a religious sanctuary and the center of the Pan-Hellenic athletic festival.
📚 The Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Visit one of Greece’s finest museums housing extraordinary treasures from the sanctuary. Admire the famous sculpture of Hermes of Praxiteles, one of the finest examples of classical Greek sculpture. See ancient athletic equipment, votive offerings, and sculptures that reveal the artistic and spiritual richness of ancient Olympia. The museum collection rivals major European institutions in quality and significance.
⭐ Why Choose This Tour?
- UNESCO World Heritage Site – birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games
- English-speaking professional driver
- Walk the original Olympic Stadium where ancient champions competed
- World-class museum collection featuring Hermes of Praxiteles
- Scenic drive through the Peloponnese countryside
- Full-day immersion allowing comprehensive exploration
Book your Olympia Day Trip and stand where humanity’s greatest athletes once competed!