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Ancient Olympia

Tour Packages to ancient Olympia, which lies in the lush valley formed by Alfios river, the homeland of the first Olympic Games! Visit the temple of Zeus, which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created, the temple of Hera, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise before the Games take place, and other archaeological sights, while during your visit to the museum you will come face to face with the Hermes of Praxiteles.

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Olympia

In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it lies on the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus. The origin of the festival goes back centuries. Local myths concerning the famous Pelops, the first ruler of the region, and the river Alpheios, betray the close ties between the sanctuary and both the East and West.