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Archaeological Museum & Folkloric Show
Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your tour begins as you board your motorcoach at the harbor bustling with brightly painted fishing boats, and drive 30 minutes to Katakolon, your gateway to Olympia. Along the way, you'll pass the modern region of Pyrgos and travel through the countryside between the Alfios and Klados Rivers.
With your guide by your side, you'll enter the Olympia Archaeological Museum and view artifacts from the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, unearthed in over a century of excavation. You'll view two rich pediments from the Temple of Zeus, the long triangular groups that appeared just below the peaked roof, depicting scenes commemorating Pelops' chariot race and illustrating the mythical war between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. Also on display are Hermes of Praxiteles, the Winged Victory of Palonios - the figure inscribed on all the 2004 Olympic medals - and a helmet inscribed "Militiades," the name of the commander whose forces defeated the Persians at Marathon.
After a journey back in time, your tour takes a musical twist. You'll visit a local taverna in modern Olympia and enjoy a snack or two from the buffet of local delicacies, such as tzatziki, cheese and spinach pies and sausages. You'll sip on wine or ouzo, an anise-flavored aperitif and enjoy a performance of traditional folk music and dance. Feel free to accept the invitation of the dancers to join in, Greek-family style.
Exhilarated from the toe-tapping performance, you'll walk back to your motorcoach and enjoy a scenic drive back to the harbor. With Katakolon behind you, you leave with a myriad of unforgettable memories of a lifetime.
Points of interest
Olympia Archaeological Museum
Schedule
Special Notes
In order to protect the historic environment, local regulations require motorcoaches to park approximately 1,200 yards from the exit of the Olympia Museum. The walking required is mostly flat and even.
There is a short flight of approximately seven stairs to enter the entertainment venue. Passengers with limited mobility should take this into consideration.
Depending on parking, passengers may be asked to cross a bridge with 25 steps in order to reach the Archeological Museum.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Flash photography is not allowed in the museum.
This tour uses headsets.
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Moderate Activity
Includes snack
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Your tour begins as you board your motorcoach at the harbor bustling with brightly painted fishing boats, and drive 30 minutes to Katakolon, your gateway to Olympia. Along the way, you'll pass the modern region of Pyrgos and travel through the countryside between the Alfios and Klados Rivers.
With your guide by your side, you'll enter the Olympia Archaeological Museum and view artifacts from the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, unearthed in over a century of excavation. You'll view two rich pediments from the Temple of Zeus, the long triangular groups that appeared just below the peaked roof, depicting scenes commemorating Pelops' chariot race and illustrating the mythical war between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. Also on display are Hermes of Praxiteles, the Winged Victory of Palonios - the figure inscribed on all the 2004 Olympic medals - and a helmet inscribed "Militiades," the name of the commander whose forces defeated the Persians at Marathon.
After a journey back in time, your tour takes a musical twist. You'll visit a local taverna in modern Olympia and enjoy a snack or two from the buffet of local delicacies, such as tzatziki, cheese and spinach pies and sausages. You'll sip on wine or ouzo, an anise-flavored aperitif and enjoy a performance of traditional folk music and dance. Feel free to accept the invitation of the dancers to join in, Greek-family style.
Exhilarated from the toe-tapping performance, you'll walk back to your motorcoach and enjoy a scenic drive back to the harbor. With Katakolon behind you, you leave with a myriad of unforgettable memories of a lifetime.
Points of interest
Olympia Archaeological Museum
Schedule
Special Notes
In order to protect the historic environment, local regulations require motorcoaches to park approximately 1,200 yards from the exit of the Olympia Museum. The walking required is mostly flat and even.
There is a short flight of approximately seven stairs to enter the entertainment venue. Passengers with limited mobility should take this into consideration.
Depending on parking, passengers may be asked to cross a bridge with 25 steps in order to reach the Archeological Museum.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Flash photography is not allowed in the museum.
This tour uses headsets.