Viator
From €100
Elis The Olympic City And Kourouta Beach From Katakolon Port
During this 4-hour, self-guided tour you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the well-preserved site where the Olympic games were born. The town of Elis was an important urban centre in the ancient Greece. It was the capital of the Elean kingdom in the western Greece. This town was responsible for the organization of the Olympic Games in ancient Olympia. Elis was built in a beneficial position, on the left shore of Peneios river. The archaeological research indicates the first signs of human presence in the area, very early at the prehistoric era.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
Photos
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 itinerary stops
Walking route is approximate — path follows available footpaths where possible.
- 1
Archaeological Museum of Ancient Elis
The archaeological research indicates the first signs of human presence in the area, very early at the prehistoric era. According to Pausanias the first historical leader of the area was Oxylos from Aetolia. He was the first king and the person who established the Olympic Games. The museum of Ancient Elis is located in the southeast edge of the ancient city. The creation of the museum was started in 2002 and was finished in 2004. The architecture of the central building is totally harmonized with the natural landscape.
60 minAdmission not included - 2
Kourouta Beach
Meet your representative at kourouta beach with your sun bed and Umbrellas ready to relax in the sandy beach.
240 min
What's included
- Sunbed and Umbrellas.
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's not included
- drinks & food are not included but can be purchased
- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Lunch
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
kourouta sandy beach
Duration: 4 hours coffee or tea,: a cup of coffee or tea, local greek snack's car : air condition cars vip maximum capacity4 guest. coach bus: aircondition bus up to 45 guest Pickup included
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