Olympia Magic

Olympia, GREECE
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Olympia, GREECE

A once in a lifetime destination!

Olympia Magic

In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the gods, lays the mostcelebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece: Ancient Olympia.  It is dedicated to Zeusthe father of the gods and the birthplace of the Olympic Games (776 BC), which were held to his honor.

Highlights

Archaeological site of Olympia, with its botanical garden, stadium and on site museum

Honey tasting

Guided tour at local farm

Lunch with authentic Greek dishes

Waterfall showers

Why select this tour?

If you love the history of this magnificent archaeological place and wish to combine it with other activities, then this is a tour you should select!

History & Glossary

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., all Greeks – across the then known world – would be united every four years and all hostilities would be suspended so that everyone could take part in these games in the true spirit of sportsmanship. Olympia is now, as it used to be in the past, a famed destination, a powerful landmark known the world over.

Olympic Games were an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century. They occurred in Greece almost 3,000 years ago. Held every four years between August 6 and September 19, they occupied such an important place in Greek history that in late antiquity historians measured time by the interval between them—an Olympiad. The Olympic Games, like almost all Greek games, were an intrinsic part of a religious festival. They were held in honor of Zeus at Olympia. 

Greek honey is considered the best in the world, as Greece has a long history of bee-keeping and there are more beehives per acre in Greece than any other country in Europe. A wide biodiversity of flora combined with the Aegean summer sun is what helps produce this unique golden nectar. Honey is the first traditional sweetener used by Greeks since antiquity. In fact, honey along with olives and grapes formed the beginnings of Greek gastronomy. Greek honey is one of the most nutritional, natural foods, filled with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Honey contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal substances and has also been used for centuries as a treatment for sore throats and coughs, minor burns, cuts and other bacterial infections.

Tzatziki is a greek dip/ sauce, made of salted strained yogurt  mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and thyme. It is served as a cold appetizer, a side dish, and as a sauce for souvlaki, sandwiches and other dishes.

Itinerary Olympia Magic

Activities to choose:

  • Archaeological site

Visit the place, where the most important athletic mega-event of all times: the Olympic Games! Learn about the history and mythology from a licensed guide (optional, 2 hours) AND run on the track in the ancient Stadium!

  • Honey tasting

Experience the authentic Greek hospitality to the full! On a 1,5 hour guided tour on a family farm , learn about local herbscrops, bee boxes and taste handmade sweets, fresh juice, and local honey.

  • Lunch or cooking lesson, or both

Lunch with your favorite Greek food such as mousaka, gemista, tzatziki, imam, spanakopita, tiropita, or other in a local traditional family tavern. You will see a small display of cooking lesson by the grandmother of the family. You will enjoy the nature and the quietness of the place-farm-house.

  • Wine tasting-Optional

Peloponnese produces splendid wines. Hear the ins and outs of wine producing in Greece, learn about the secrets and taste a selection of Greek varietiesBecome a “connoisseur” on our wine tasting programs.

  • Hiking at the Watefalls

A paradise place located inside the gorge of mountain Erimanthos.  It’s waterfalls and forests will remind you of a fairy tale. The emerald green will be imposed in your memory forever. A 3.5 hours hike with a stop at the waterfall showers and  a picnic in nature with fresh fruits.

After your full day of Olympia, we drive you back to Nafplio, or Athens. Also, you can choose to stay overnight in the area of Olympia.

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Important Information Olympia Magic

Price Includes

Land Transportation with luxury mini bus and a professional driver from Nafplio to Olympia & back to Nafplio
– All meals, tastings as they described
– Honey tastng

** Prices may be changed depends season & number of persons

Price Excludes

– Guided Tour from licenced guide

– Travel and medical insurance.

– Gratuities to the hotel personal or the tour operators -guides at your discretion

– Entrance fees in archaeological sites & museums

-Hiking

-Lunch

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