Even the sound of the word “Olympia” makes us dream to travel to the land where the Olympic Games were born. Here is the most important stadium in the world, here is the start of the Olympic flame and here is the divine beauty of sculpture.

You’ll visit the museum, and the ancient site. You will learn why “gymnasium” means “place for naked athletes”, what was the purpose of the palaestra, the Voulefterion, the luxurious hostel, the huge temples, see the spot where the Olympic flame is lighted for the torch relay using a parabolic mirror and the sun rays, the Philippeion – Gt. Alexander’s monument, the treasuries, the beautiful aqueduct of the sanctuary, the tunnel of Agnaptos, a masterpiece of Greek architecture, learn what was the punishment for the cheaters.

Without any doubt Olympia is a place worth your visit. A place that still plays a role in our life and that you will remember every time you watch the lighting of an Olympic flame, the beginning of an Olympic torch relay, and the ceremony at the monument of Pierre De Coubertin.

For those of you who wouldn’t just want to visit the archaeological site and the museum in Olympia but would also prefer to explore the attractions of the area, this is the best way to plan your private excursion.There are many things that will diversify your tour and augment your experience of the area. You can also visit one of the sandy Ionian beaches for swimming and relaxing by the seaside!

Katakolo – Agios Andreas beach:This is a small cove located just 2.4 km from the Port of Katakolo. Every summer, it becomes a cosmopolitan beach. This clean sea is known for its rocky sand and for the Ancient Feia ruins.

Kyllini Baths Beach: A truly exotic location, the crystal clean waters of the Ionian invite you to enjoy them. It is easily accessible and is suitable for children as it is very shallow.