Viator
From €600
Mycenae, And Ancient Olympia - Olympic Games
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.
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 of 4 stops have map coordinates.
Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, 🚲 bike, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.
- 1
Corinth Canal
Then we will visit Corinth Canal for photos.
30 min - 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
120 minAdmission not included - 3
Kakovatos Beach
Lunch in a seaside restaurant
120 minAdmission not included - 4
Stop 4
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.
120 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Snacks: greek sesame ring koulouri
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
- Lunch
- Entrance to archaiological sites (12 euro or 6 euro winter )
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Mycenae, and ancient Olympia - Olympic games
Pickup included
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