Step into the shoes of an Olympic athlete and experience the thrill of the Games—without all the sweat and strain of years of training! This immersive experience takes you on a journey through the birthplace of the Olympics, blending fascinating history, physical activity, and cultural insight. Discover what the Games truly meant to the ancient Greeks, visit legendary sites connected to both ancient and modern Olympic events, and explore how the Olympic spirit continues to inspire athletes today. After learning how champions once trained and how modern athletes prepare, you’ll put your own skills to the test with a friendly race in the very stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held—a truly unforgettable moment of living history.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Trace the roots of the Olympic ideal – Learn how the ancient Olympic Games began, their role in Greek society, and the values they represented.
• Visit the iconic Zappeion – Explore the first purpose-built facility of the modern Olympic era and discover its fascinating role in the rebirth of the Games.
• Train like an athlete of old – Stretch and warm up in a beautifully preserved 19th-century gymnasium, just as athletes once did before competing.
• Run in the footsteps of legends – Take your mark on the track of the Panathenaic Stadium, the marble masterpiece that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.
• Embody the Olympic spirit – Try your hand at classic events such as the long jump, javelin throw, discus, and shot put, and feel the timeless connection between ancient glory and modern competition.
DURATION: 2 HOURS
