Top Experiences in Olympia
Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
Make memories in Olympia with some of kimkim's list of activity recommendations. Go honey tasting at a Farm and learn about the beekeeping process with an interactive workshop before enjoying the honey, which is paired with a traditional diples dessert. Embark on a private guided walk through Ancient Olympia and discover where the Olympics started in 776 BCE. Enjoy a private Nestor Palace tour and learn about the history of this palace that Homer described in both "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad" as Nestor's kingdom.
2.5 hours
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Private
Fitness enthusiasts, sports fans and lovers of ancient history should pay attention: this insightful 2.5-hour private guided tour takes you on a trip into the archaeological ruins of Ancient Olympia, where the Olympics first started in 776 BCE. Your certified guide will lead you through the...
Private Nestor Palace Tour
1.5 hours
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Private
Discover the beauty and history of Nestor Palace, the best-preserved Mycenaean palace with this 1.5-hour private guided tour. As an influential site in Mycenaean times, Homer described the palace in both "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad" as Nestor's kingdom. Nestor was a wise man from which everyone...
Honey Tasting at a Farm
1 hour
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Private
Visit a local honey farm in Ancient Olympia with this two-hour private guided activity. Your host, Clio, will welcome you with a cup of coffee or a glass of juice. You'll surely feel the Greek hospitality as you interact with your hosts and chat in the garden of a traditional farmhouse.Clio will...
Archaeologist for a day in Olympia
1.5 hours
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Private
Roll up your sleeves and become an archaeologist for a day in Ancient Olympia with this 1.5-hour private guided tour. An educational hands-on archaeological experience, where all the family members have the chance to become real archaeologists and excavate a house of the 5th century B.C., the...
Self-Guided Archimedes' Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Self guided
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit with your family, the Archimedes’ Museum, a unique thematic museum in Greece, dedicated to the great mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer and inventor of ancient Greece and the ancient Greek technology of his time. Meet this tiptop genius...
Free Beach Day in Romanos
Self guided
Relax with a leisurely beach day near the coastal town of Pylos (also known as Navarino). “Sandy Pylos” is how Homer refers to the Kingdom of Nestor in "The Odyssey." And although archaeologists can't quite specify Ancient Pylos' location, it's believed to sit somewhere along the coast between...
Self-Guided Tour: Natural Beauty of Aigialeia
Self guided
Explore the beauty of the Aigialeia region, situated by the northern tip of the scenic Peloponnese. You can start with the Odontotos Railway, a steep mountain railway that takes you to the alpine town of Kalavryta through the impressive Vouraikos Gorge, part of the E4 European Path. Many visitors...
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