Private Nestor Palace Tour, Olympia

5.0 (1 review)

Discover the beauty and history of Nestor Palace, the best-preserved Mycenaean palace with this 1.

Mark D.

Apr 26, 2024
We definitely had interest in Archaeology and the site fit that bill well. Many folks might not like that it was just an excavation site, but... Read more

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Overview

Discover the beauty and history of Nestor Palace, the best-preserved Mycenaean palace with this 1.5-hour private guided tour. As an influential site in Mycenaean times, Homer described the palace in both "The Odyssey" and "The Iliad" as Nestor's kingdom. Nestor was a wise man from which everyone requested advice before making serious decisions.

Your certified guide will walk you through this impressive site. Its primary structure sits within a larger late-Helladic-era settlement.

A tourist guide in the US and international sign language is available upon request.

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Duration
1.5 hours

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Private

Start times

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Tuesday

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What's included

1,5-hour private guided tour with certified licensed guide

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Mark D.

Kellyton, AL | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

We definitely had interest in Archaeology and the site fit that bill well. Many folks might not like that it was just an excavation site, but that was part of its appeal to us. The guide helped explain what we were seeing. Read more

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