Olympia (Katakolon), Greece

Syrtaki, Greek Food & Ancient Olympia

A Celebration of Greek Culture Immerse yourself in the ancient history, delicious cuisine and customary dance of Greece. Drive with your guide into the fertile valleys of the western Peloponnese, where the ancient city of Olympia rests upon a dramatic mountain plain. Here, you can walk among the remains of the Temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the stadium, which once held 45,000 spectators, and many other of the earliest Olympic venues. Later, you will continue to the Touris Club, where hotel’s owner Mrs. Vasso welcomes you into her restaurant and invites you to participate in a cooking demonstration of traditional Greek cuisine. After, you will sample the food you have prepared together with a variety of other local specialties. During lunch, you can also learn a few steps of the nation’s syrtaki dance, made famous by the movie Zorba the Greek , a wonderful way to celebrate your Greek discoveries. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.