Sunday, May 18, 2014
Description
This excursion combines a visit to the birth place of
the Olympic Games with wine tasting. Our first visit is the
archaeological site of Olympia. Marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of
which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple
of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion,
unique in history, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the
rules. Next stop is 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. We will then drive through the
picturesque countryside to the Merkouri Winery, founded in 1860 and operated as
a winery and distillery. The owners will
welcome you before seeing you off on a walking tour estate, where you will be
able to experience the serenity of this oasis of rural tranquility. Points of
interest include the cellar, the olive press and the traditional family museum.
Highlights
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Visit the archaelogical site of Olympia
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Admire
the archaeological museum
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Visit the Merkouri Winery
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Optional lunch in a traditional tavern at Katakolon
