A short ride from Katakolon will bring you to the ancient city of Olympia .
One of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity, dedicated to the father of the gods Olympian Zeus. Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and also where they were held.
Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera , in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple of Zeus , where the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) was housed and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion , unique in history, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules.
Follow your guide and walk a short distance to visit the world famous Archaeological Museum of Olympia where you can admire, amongst many priceless exhibits, the marble statues of the Temple of Zeus and the unique statue of Hermes, carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles .
Afterwards, enjoy a short stop at the town of Olympia where free time will be given before returning back to the ship.