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 the Peloponnese. I hold a Master’s degree in Classical Archaeology, with my research focusing on ancient Greek sanctuaries as dynamic spaces where religion and politics intersected. This academic background 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 fascinating legacy of the Olympic Games. My expertise lies in uncovering the stories of ancient Greece and translating archaeological knowledge into engaging and accessible experiences that connect visitors with Greece’s cultural heritage on a deeper level. In addition to Olympia, I offer guided tours to some of the most important archaeological and historical sites of the Peloponnese, including Corinth, Nemea, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus. I also collaborate with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, leading cultural and archaeological tours across destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Throughout my career as a Licensed Guide, I have had the privilege of guiding distinguished guests in Olympia, including Prince Albert II of Monaco and Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan. For me, guiding is about more than sharing historical facts. It is about bringing the ancient world to life through archaeology, history, mythology, and the stories of the people who shaped it. Are you ready to discover Greece and experience its fascinating past together? I would be delighted to be your guide!
Olympia
Nafplio

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9 reviews
Very well educated in antiquities and ancient history. Michaelis very personable and adjusted the tour to our interests. He has great passion for the original Olympics and the history and politics of the era. We highly recommend him for anyone who really wants to learn.
We loved our tour with Michael!! We met him at the ancient Olympic site, where he gave us a wonderful, easy to follow and understand tour, explaining the history of this amazing place. Michael answered our many questions and was very passionate about the information he was sharing with us. We highly recommend this tour with Michael.
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