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“The Road to Glory: Following the traces of the majestic sacred road of the Olympic Games”

Destinations of route

Stop 1

Archeological Site of Ancient Olympia

If there is one place in Greece where one can find all the knowledge, culture and aesthetics of a

Ancient Olympia Postal Code 27065

26240 22742 - 2624023753 (Ephorate of Antiquities of Elis)

Stop 2

Arkoudi Beach

The cosmopolitan area of Arkoudi gives the impression of an island destination.

Arkoudi Beach

Stop 3

Kyllini Thermal Baths

At the "Litzi" location of Kyllini, approximately 800m.

Loutra Kyllinis belongs administratively to the Municipality of Andravida-Kyllini and specifically to the Kastro P.C.

2623360858

Stop 4

Description

Duration

7 days

"Elis was the capital of the city-state of the Eleans and the seat of the organizing authority of the Olympic Games, the greatest sporting event of the ancient world. It was situated approximately 58 km away from the Sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, going through the valley road named Sacred Way. Every four years, on the eve of the opening of the Olympic Games, the magnificent Sacred Procession was formed, starting from Elis on foot and following the Sacred Way to reach Ancient Olympia.
Even today, the torchbearers who carry the Olympic flame from the sanctuary of Hera to Ancient Olympia and to the whole world, pass through the Sacred Way.

(Ancient Elis - Kalyvia - Afgeio - Chavari - Amaliada (Tatani House) - Kardamas - Agios Ilias (Piera spring) - Skafidia (Roman bath) - Skourochori - Agios Ioannis - Pyrgos - Archaeological Museum of Pyrgos - Alfeios - Alfeiousa - Alfeios Dam - Olympia. (Start/Route/Finish)"

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