Guide #74861
Hello, and welcome to my Profile! With a background rooted in Classical Archaeology (ancient Greece and Rome) and Cultural Resources Management, I am a Licensed Tourist Guide and active Archaeologist, working on excavations for the Greek Ministry of Culture in Peloponnese. I hold a master’s degree in Classical Archaeology, with my thesis focusing on ancient Greek sanctuaries as dynamic spaces where religion and politics intersected. This research has given me a unique perspective that allows me to present Ancient Olympia in an original and engaging way, bringing to life the history of its monuments and the legacy of the Olympic Games for visitors. My expertise lies in uncovering the stories of ancient Greece and translating complex archaeological insights into engaging, accessible experiences that connect visitors with cultural heritage on a deep level. In addition to Olympia, I also offer guided tours in Nafplio, one of Greece’s most historic and picturesque cities. Having grown up there, I know Nafplio intimately and enjoy sharing its rich history, hidden corners, and cultural heritage with visitors. As a Licensed Guide, I have had the privilege of leading tours for distinguished guests in Olympia, including Prince Albert ΙΙ of Monaco and Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan. From leading immersive tours to advising on conservation strategies, I thrive at the intersection of education, preservation, and experience.
Olympia
Nafplio

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7 reviews
We highly recommend Michael as our guide to Olympia! He is extremely knowledgeable as he has worked on an excavation team on the site for years. He did an excellent job of making the ancient Olympic grounds come alive! Our tour was delayed because of heavy rain, but when the rain let up a bit, we donned Ponchos and started exploring. The benefit was that we had the place...
We had an Amazing time. There were 10 of us. Tour guide was Fantastic. I highly recommend this tour guide. Charles
You not get a better tour guide Olympia and the company archaeology museum than an archaeologist who is actually presently working on a dig in the site! He was engaging, told wonderful stories that brought the site to life and pointed out the locations of the items we would see later at the archaeological Museum to give it context. We went with our Viking included Tour...
Replied from Michael P.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great time exploring the Archaeological Site and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I truly enjoyed our conversations! Wishing you all the best!