11 days in West Greece Itinerary

Inhabited since prehistoric times, Olympia remains best known as the site of the original Olympic Games, held there for the first time in 776 BCE. Inscribed on the World Heritage List, the remains of Olympia's sanctuary allow visitors to admire the timeless mastery of ancient Greek builders.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Olympia: Katakolo (Agios Nicolaos Church, Aristoteles Olivewood Workshop, &more). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Olympia, do a tasting at Olympia Land Winery, appreciate the history behind Hermes by Praxiteles, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Archaeological Site of Olympia.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Olympia is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Dubai in September, things will get cooler in Olympia: highs are around 33°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kastria.

On the 24th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Agia Lavra Monastery, then pause for some serene contemplation at Mega Spilaio Monastery, then get engrossed in the history at The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, and finally Head underground at Kastria Cave of the Lakes. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Heroes of 1821, explore the striking landscape at Gorge of Vouraikos, and then fly down the slopes at Kalavrita ski resort.

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You can drive from Olympia to Kastria in 1.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Olympia in September since evenings lows in Kastria dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Antirrio.

Get out of town with these interesting Antirrio side-trips: Adelfotis Metamorfoseos Sotiros Nafpaktou (in Naupactus), Xiliadou Beach (in Chiliadou) and Azur Beach Bar (in Lampiri).

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Traveling by car from Kastria to Antirrio takes 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Antirrio when traveling from Kastria in September, with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.