Destination Highlight: Olympia Site and Kourouta Beach Transfer

<p>Go on a half-day adventure that combines exploring the site of the first Olympic Games, along with sunning and swimming at pretty Kourouta Beach. Katakolon, a charming fishing village on the Ionian Coast, is your gateway to Ancient Olympia, the archaeological site of the first Olympic Games in 776 BC. Spending about an hour and a half on a guided walking tour, reliving the glory of games past as you stroll amid ruins shaded by trees. Step through the gate onto the floor of the original stadium, which held 40,000 spectators. Behold the Temple of Hera, the most intact structure within the site. Visit the Shrine of Pelops, one of the oldest in the sanctuary. Stand in the ruins of the Council House, where the athletes took the Olympic oath. See the Treasuries, where city-states showcased their wealth. Plus explore the Palaestra, where athletes trained, as well as the Gymnasium. Afterward, head to Kourouta Beach to relax and play in the sand under the warm Peloponnesian sun and swim in the clear, tranquil waters of the Ionian Sea. Gazing into the timeless seascape, imagine the people who have enjoyed this very same panoramic vista for thousands of years. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators.</p>