6-hour tour to the highlights of Ancient Olympia

Guide in Ancient Elis

Highlights

Explore the original centre of Olympic games

Try sports like disc throwing, long jump and ball throwing

Take a look at the Olympic horses at Ellis

Amalias

historical, sightseeing, rappelling

Group Tour

6 Hours

Easy

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Description

Explore the ancient sanctuary of the Olympic Games (Ancient Ilida - Ancient Olympia) and Ellis, known for its Olympic horses. Swim in the Ionian Sea, perform traditional and modern dances and practise sports like disc throwing, long jump, and ball throwing and enjoy delicious Greek food and hospitality.

Itinerary

Ancient Olympia tour
- Meet your representative and welcome to the Sanctuary place of the Olympic Games (Ancient Ilida - Ancient Olympia) in the North Peloponnese near the present-day village of Elis (or Elia, Ilia), built on the ancient city of the same name.
- Elis is famous for breeding horses used in the Olympic Games and for having control of the games.
- Today, the ruins are few and not indicative of the city that once was; some believe there must be much more underground that has not yet been discovered. The tour will be unforgettable, and you will enjoy Greek hospitality during the tour. Swimming in the Ionian Sea is also included; you will taste the traditional Greek appetizer products in the city.
- Enjoying a Greek meze dinner is hands down one of the best things to do in Greece. If you want to take the Greek meze experience to another level and explore the local culinary scene, highly recommend you to join. The tour will teach you - Greek traditional dances and modern. Also, you will taste the Iliako wine and natural fruits of our city. You get to try your hand at Disc Throwing, Ball Throwing and Long Jump – these are all athletic sports of the Ancient Olympic Games.