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Private Tour: Olympia and Pyrgos Town from Katakolon Port

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Duration

clock5 hours

Overview

    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Olympia, home to the first Olympic games, and the pretty neoclassical city of Pyrgos on this 5-hour private tour from Katakolon. See the Temple of Zeus, the Hippodrome, the Stadium, and more, and admire classical sculpture at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Shop for souvenirs and admire 19th-century architecture in the city of Pyrgos.

What's Included

  • Passcode for the use of virtual reality app
  • Transfer by deluxe A/C vehicle from Katakolon port to Olympia and return
  • Service of experienced escort
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes

What to Expect

    Before you head for world-wide known Olympia, enjoy a short stop in neoclassical city of Pyrgos, the capital city of Ilia region. After this quick visit, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Olympia, home to the first Olympic games by using a virtual reality application. You will be able to visualize in 360 deg. and 3D, the glorious, inspiring monuments that once stood there. Enjoy a full reconstruction of Buildings and Statues of antiquity, including the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the Philippeion, the Gymnasium, the Temple of Hera etc.. Don't miss to enter virtually in the Temple of Zeus and stare at one ot the seven wonders of the ancient world, the giant gold and ivory statue of the father of twelve Gods seated on his throne. Afterwards, enjoy free time in modern town of Olympia. Stroll among the picturesque narrow roads full of touristic shops and cafés and spend some free time before it is time to return back to Katakolon port, on time for your cruise ship departure.

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