Mycenae, and ancient Olympia - Olympic games

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Athens, Greece

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

if experience for you is not walk in monuments with monolugues join us and live your myth in Greece

We will start from Athens driving and we will stop at

Corinth Canal and Diolkos the ancient canal 450bc

Next stop in Bronze-age 2000BC at Mycenae that true origins are unknown. According to Greek mythology, Perseus son of the Greek god Zeus he instructed Cyclopes (one-eyed giants) to build the walls of Mycenae with stones no human could lift.

Lunch in beach local restaurant

Next in the so-called "valley of the gods", Ancient Olympia grew to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from 776 B.C. Olympia is now, as it used to be in the past, a famed destination, a powerful landmark known the world over.

An incredible memory experience of all of senses that combines ancient, modern history, blue crystal clear ocean waters, landscapes of Greek nature, mini group tour.

What's Included

Soda/Pop
greek sesame ring koulouri
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Entrance to archaiological sites (12 euro or 6 euro winter )

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

*minivan,
*a day before the tour i will send you email with directions about time and pick up point.

OR
Meeting point
Ermou 80

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corinth Canal

    Then we will visit Corinth Canal for photos.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Archaeological Site Mycenae

    Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Lunch in a seaside restaurant

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Archaeological Site of Olympia

    Olympia was the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world. The Olympic Games took place here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. The site was also a place of worship dedicated to the Greek god Zeus from about the 10th century BC. Here you will find incredible sculptures such as the decoration of the temple of Zeus, as well as the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by EASYEXPERIENCES

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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