Olympic Spirit
Overview
During this 3 hour, the self-guided tour you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the well-preserved site where the Olympic games were born.
The ancient Olympic Games were the most important sports event in the Greek world. According to the mythology, it was Hercules who established the games in order to celebrate the success of his 12 labors.
During the tour, your tour operator will bring you walking to the hill outside the archeological site of Olympia to take some photos to the ancient track and field, View where the complete ancient temples and famous statues would have been standing as well as watch the ancient athletes preparing for the different sporting events.
you will have the opportunity on your own to explore Olympia.
What's Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
Meeting and Pickup
Ports of Katakolon and killini. upon the ship's arrival exit the security areas and find the guide/representative out of the port in a small post office and WC, holding a signboard that says /JAE Academy.
Katakolo
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Archaeological Site of Olympia
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Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Olympic Spirit?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Drinks.
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Olympic Spirit is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Olympic Spirit will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
- Operated by a business
