Zakynthos Airport Dionysios Solomos 2 hr 15
Archaeological Museum of Olympia (20 min) Art & artifacts from the ruins of Olympia, models of the ancient city & excavation history exhibits. Temple of Hera (27 min) Ancient temple honoring the queen of the Greek gods where the torch of the Olympic flame is lit. Kourouta beach (20 min) Mercouri Estate (17 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting THEME PARK (6 min) Paralia Spiantza (9 min) Wide beach retreat offering golden sands & ocean waves, plus chair & umbrella rentals. Philippeion - Φιλιππείο (27 min) Pillars & colonnade fragments at ruined monument, built in 338 B.C. to celebrate a battle victory. Archaeological Site of Olympia (27 min) Ancient sanctuary & birthplace of the Olympic Games, with sculptures including Nike of Paionios. Skafidia Monastery (15 min) Katakolo Port (16 min) Pontikókastro (15 min) Paralia Katakolo (14 min) Service de Transport de Katakolon à Olympia (16 min) Stadium at Olympia (27 min) Grass, dirt & stone ruins of the stadium where foot races & other ancient Olympic events were held. Temple of Zeus (27 min) Ruins of an ancient, classical Greek temple from the 5th century B.C. dedicated to the god Zeus. |