Olympic Athlete for a Day, Athens

Enjoy a family-friendly 2-hour sports' activity and try your skills as an Olympic athlete at the very venue where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896.

In this tour your trainer will initiate you to the concept of the Ancient Olympics and you will learn how it impacted society for over a millennium.

The year 1896 marked the revival of the Ancient Olympic Games, which occurred every four years starting in 776 BCE. You’ll stand in the very spot where the athletes stood and learn how they trained, what the games entailed, and how the competition evolved. Your trainer will share interesting (and ancient) sports trivia!

After learning about the games, you'll start your workout in a historic gym. Your trainer will teach you some classic techniques from the original Olympic events, including the discus and the javelin throw. You'll also practice more modern sports, such as the shot put, long jump, and relay race.

All of your training will prepare you for your own competition — a race in the Panathenaic Stadium! This stadium is the only one in the world made entirely of marble. Following the hallowed track, you'll race around the arena before receiving your official certificate of participation!

Depending on your accommodation, and your travel specialist’s advice, a private transfer to the site can be arranged.

In this tour you will have a mild outdoor physical activity that you can do at your own pace.