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Archaeological Site of Olympia
Discover neoclassical architecture in Pyrgos

SHOREX - Virtual Tour of Ancient Olympia and Pyrgos Walking Tour

By Geo Travel Tours & Congresses
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$759 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 5h
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Overview

Before you head for world-wide known Olympia, enjoy a short stop in neoclassical city of Pyrgos, the capital city of Ilia region.
After this quick visit, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Olympia, home to the first Olympic games by using a virtual reality application. You will be able to visualise in 360 deg. and 3D, the glorious, inspiring monuments that once stood there. Enjoy a full reconstruction of Buildings and Statues of antiquity, including the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the Philippeion, the Gymnasium, the Temple of Hera etc.. Don't miss to enter virtually in the Temple of Zeus and stare at one ot the seven wonders of the ancient world, the giant gold and ivory statue of the father of twelve Gods seated on his throne.
Afterwards, enjoy free time in modern town of Olympia. Stroll among the picturesque narrow roads full of touristic shops and cafés and spend some free time before it is time to return back to Katakolon port, on time for your cruise ship departure.

Activity location

  • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    • Archea Olympia
    • 27065, Olympia, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • John Latsis Katakolo Port
    • 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

Check availability

Private Tour up to 9 people
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Minibus
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$1,261.63 x 1 TravellerNZ$1,261.63
Total
Price is NZ$1,261.63
Until Wed, 12 Mar
Private Tour up to 5 people
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Minivan
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$967.57 x 1 TravellerNZ$967.57
Total
Price is NZ$967.57
Until Wed, 12 Mar
Private Tour up to 3 people
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Taxi
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$758.88 x 1 TravellerNZ$758.88
Total
Price is NZ$758.88
Until Wed, 12 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfer by deluxe A/C vehicle from Katakolon port to Olympia and return
  • What's includedWhat's includedPasscode for the use of virtual reality app
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedService of experienced escort
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees into the Archaeological Site & Museum of Ancient Olympia: Full: €12, Reduced: €6
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

Archaeological Site of Olympia
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Find a representative of GeoTravel waiting for you at Katakolon port to start your tour without delays. Embark on fully air-conditioned vehicle driven by professional driver to start the scenic drive through the picturesque lands of Ilia, before you reach Olympia. During your transport and before arriving at the museum you will be given some information regarding Olympia’s archaeological site and the museum as well as about the area. During the ride, your escort will assist you to download the Virtual Reality application which will help you get a better knowledge of what you will be seeing. Discover the Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games and by use of technology visualise in 360 deg. and 3D, the inspiring glorious monuments that once stood there. You can enjoy a full reconstruction of buildings and statues of antiquity such as Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, The Phillipeion, The Temple of Hera etc.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
  • 30m
During your transport and before arriving at the museum you will be given some information regarding Olympia’s museum. You will learn about the Statue of Ermes Praxitelis holding in his arms Dionysis when he is a baby. Looking at the statue you will notice that on one side he is smiing and on the other side he is serious. Then walking you will see on the wall Hercules and his 12 Labour, and you can also see a cup which belonged to Fineas. Underneath the cup they have placed a mirror and you can see the writing which says "Fineas Cup."
Olympia
  • 1h
Once you finish your tour of archaeological site & museum, you will be given approx. 1 hour of free time in modern town of Olympia. Even though it has a population of 11,000 people, it is a very quiet town and it is very beautiful. You can go shopping or even you can sit down and enjoy a drink.
Pyrgos
  • 1h
After Olympia you will be heading to Pyrgos. There you will be doing some sightseeing of the square, the museum and the Apollon theatre. Completing with the sightseeing you will be given some free time in the town to walk around doing some shopping or sitting down drinking something. After completing and the tour of Pyrgos you will be returning to Katakolon Port which you will be waiting until the time you have to board the cruise ship. Until that time you can walk around freely.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESArchaeological Site of Olympia
    • Archea Olympia
    • 27065, Olympia, Greece, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJohn Latsis Katakolo Port
    • 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

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