Explore the archaeological site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The tour starts in Athens in the morning. The first stop is at the Canal of Corinth where you can admire the unique view of the canal. After that, you'll go towards the western Peloponnese to reach Olympia, one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Greece.
In the western Peloponnese, in the “Valley of Gods”, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Here you can visit the archaeological site. The site of Olympia has been inhabited since prehistoric times and in the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a center for the worshiping of Zeus.
The Altis – the sanctuary of gods – includes one of the highest collections of masterpieces from the ancient Greek world. You can find the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C. After the tour, you can have lunch at a typical local restaurant. You'll return to Athens early at night.
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