A day in Ancient Olympia and Seaside - Full Day tour from Athens

The archeological site of Olympia is breathtaking and awe-inspiring, I think one of the best archaeological sites we have in Greece. The entrance to the archeological site looks like a passage into space-time. It is a place to be visited, at least once in a lifetime! Olympia was established in Greece as the most important religious and sports center. Here were born the most important games of ancient Greece. Also, museum of Olympia houses few of the most beautiful sculptures of antiquity. It's a long trip there, almost 3, 5 hours, but I think worth it, the entire Peloponnese route is gorgeous. The whole history of the Olympic games is very interesting, but there are also many funny stories about them. Transactions, transfers of athletes, the exclusion of women and many other interests. After our visit to the archaeological site we will drive 30 minutes away, for swimming and lunch at "Kakovatos" beach.

* First stop is the Canal of Corinth, after 1 hour driving. It is a canal that was finally built in 1890, although the idea of its passage already existed from 602 BC. * We need 2, 5 hours more for Ancient Olympia. On our way we will pass through villages, olive trees fields and wine yards, the landscape is amazing. The archeological site of Olympia, one of the largest in the country, gave us one of the richest sets of monuments and works of art, such as Hermes of Praxiteles. Here we will see, in addition to the stadium (45, 000 seats), the temples of Hera and Zeus, the Philippion, the Council house, the laboratory of Feidias and the Museum. * After a dip in history, we will go for a dip in one of the most beautiful beaches of the Peloponnese, located near ancient Olympia. There we will also have lunch before our return to Athens. (Swimming on the beach, concerns the summer months. . . unless you are a winter swimmer)