Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in West Greece, West Greece

February 8, 2022 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in West Greece, Greece including Hermes by Praxiteles, The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, Olympia Land Winery, Klio's Honey Farm, Topos Thysias, Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Museum of the Olympic Games, Achaia Clauss Winery, Archaeological Museum of Patras.
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1. Hermes by Praxiteles

Katakolon, Olympia 27065, Grecia, Olympia 27065 Greece +30 2624 022517 http://www.olympia-greece.org/museum.html
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Hermes by Praxiteles

Reviewed By GwensGramma - Durham, United States

It is incredible that this beautifully carved statue has survived the centuries and we can gaze on it today. It was carved during the Classical period of Greek sculpture in the 4th century B.C. Hermes is holding the baby Dionysus and it is a work of true beauty.

2. The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust

1-5 Sigrou Achaia, Kalavrita 250 01 Greece +30 2692 023646 http://www.dmko.gr/en.html
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5.0 based on 453 reviews

The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust

Reviewed By MichaelS22196 - Crete, Greece

The Kalavryta Municipal Museum is devoted solely to the massacre of innocent civilians by the German Wehrmacht which took place not only in Kalavryta but also the entire region during December 1943. Entire villages were attacked and destroyed and males over 12 years of age gunned down in an attempt to destroy the resistance movement in the Peloponeese. The Museum explains it all in graphic detail and the last room one visits contains the photographs of all the known victims and the small number of survivors of whom only 3 are believed to be alive in the world today. There is also a video archive which details the lives of those who were executed and those who survived. The Museum details the sites of the memorials which exist in the area in local villages and communities and these are well worth a visit if you want to get an idea of the true scale and enormity of what took place.

3. Olympia Land Winery

Koskina 1 Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece +30 2624 023021 [email protected] http://www.olympiagi.gr
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5.0 based on 216 reviews

Olympia Land Winery

An unforgettable excursion to the family winery Olympia Land Estate which is into the green valley of Olympia and just 5 minutes from the archaeological site. The particular terroir of the region, the excellent microclimate, the clayey and sandy soil help our vines to grow healthy and very aromatic grapes in order to produce high quality wines. In the Olympia Land Estate you have the opportunity to be part in a tour which start with a walk on the vineyards where you learn about the cultivation of the vines, continue in the production area and finally in the cellar with the oak barrels. After the tour you will enjoy samples of our wines, our homemade olive oil and also other traditional snacks in the air-conditioned reception area. We are on your disposal to help you to organize quickly and easily your excursion which will be for you a memorable experience.

Reviewed By HeidiD451 - Lambertville, United States

When many people think “wine,” Greece is not among the places they consider for fine wines or even up-and-coming vino. Olympia GI Winery, a family winery located in historic Olympia, makes one reconsider whether the next hot wine locale will be Greece. The vineyard started as a hobby, now turned into a business, according to our guide, part of the family. The vineyard also has a bustling olive oil business (and it is excellent). Wines are reasonably priced, and they have whites, reds, and a rose (made with Syrah). The tasting room and outdoor area are nice places to enjoy a glass of your favorite and a snack plate (which pairs well with the selections here). We enjoyed the red (called Phideas, which combines Agiorgitiko and Merlot) and wish we’d have taken home a few more bottles. A bonus: some very sweet puppies to play with as well).

4. Klio's Honey Farm

Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece +30 697 771 4530 [email protected] http://www.klioshoneyfarm.com/
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5.0 based on 347 reviews

Klio's Honey Farm

On my farm in Ancient Olympia, from which my grandparents made their living, and today is the basis of my own agricultural activities, you'll enjoy Greek hospitality. You will walk into our cool garden with trees and vegetables. I will guide you through my private collection, where I'll show you the secrets of honey production and other agricultural products from both past and present. Finally you will taste the products of my little farm and traditional sweets with honey from my bees, which with the help of my mother, will be prepared in front of you. Klio the beekeeper

Reviewed By rosalies869 - Utrecht, The Netherlands

Learned a lot about bees, honey making and greek tradition. Klio welcomed us as family and fed us delicious treats, and even had something special for me (being gluten intolerant). A must-do on every trip to Olympia!

5. Topos Thysias

Kalavrita 25001 Greece
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5.0 based on 76 reviews

Topos Thysias

on the hill of Kapi, located 500 meters from the center, on the road to Ski Center

Reviewed By slamerson

This is a memorial to the men who were killed by the Nazi's during WWII. All of the men over 12 were marched out to the hillside and shot. Don't miss the museum in the center of town which is dedicated to this event.

6. Archaeological Site of Olympia

Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece +30 2624 022517 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2358
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4.5 based on 3,911 reviews

Archaeological Site of Olympia

Reviewed By andrewbT6830DR - London, United Kingdom

We had a guide who explained about the site very interesting learning all about the site the museum is very interesting The running track is impressive seeing where the Olympic flame is lit is interesting had to YouTube as did not realised the flame is lit and transported to the intended site were the olympics are taking place Well worth a visit

7. Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece +30 2624 022742 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp?obj_id=7126
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Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Reviewed By Lozfromoz98 - Sydney, Australia

A wonderful museum situated in the Olympia complex that is well worth the visit. So many pieces that are familiar if you love history. Do some online research and you will enjoy every minute. Take your time and just wander around - some tour groups but they tend to head for the 'big name' items. There is a lot more to see if you look - -

8. Museum of the Olympic Games

Olympia Greece
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4.5 based on 403 reviews

Museum of the Olympic Games

Reviewed By alexandros667 - Luneburg, Germany

Words cannot describe the feeling someone will have when walking in these sacred ancient places and visiting the museum. The Olympics have shaped the world‘s athletic and cultural heritage and I definately recommend to visit this place. Be sure to wear confirtable shoes and bring some water during the summer time because of the temperatures. I would recommend a visit during spring time when the trees and flowers blossom.

9. Achaia Clauss Winery

Petroto of Patras, Patras 26500 Greece +30 261 052 7089 [email protected] http://www.achaiaclauss.gr/
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Achaia Clauss Winery

PATRAS, 1854 Bavarian Gustav Clauss, captivated by the cultural refinement of the Achaean capital and the lively tastes of its vineyards, decides to establish the first wine estate in Hellas. He builds a homestead settlement, complete with cathedral towers in the form of belfries, thus enabling an entire village to live, work and develop around the nucleus of wine production. Over the years, Gustav’s passion and wisdom will transform a small winery into an estate which will become the cradle of legendary wines. PATRAS, 1873 1873 sees the birth of the warm, full-bodied, sweet desert wine Mavrodaphne with its distinctive violet colour. PATRAS, 1901 Soon after, the tantalizing and aromatic Patras Muscat gives rise to a charming delicate wine of the mountainsides of Kalavryta and bottles Demestica for the first time. Demestica becomes the ambassador for Greek wine production, its fame rapidly crossing the borders to spread Gustav’s winemaking skills all oven the world. By laying the foundations of natured winemaking, Gustav Clauss passed on to future generations of his metier his love of the land and its fertility as well as of the country, which accepted him and offered him its hospitality. PATRAS, 1919 ACHAIA CLAUSS becomes Hellenic owned. The plant’s gradual modernization and technical production begin. The traditional winemaking section however is preserved, providing evidence of ACHAIA CLAUSS’s fundamental contribution to the development of refined wines in Hellas. ACHAIA CLAUSS is by now famous in over 40 countries around the world. Its love for good wine, its determination to improve quality as well as its indisputable know-how place it among the most competitive witnesses in the world and enhance ACHAIA CLAUSS' s ability to reveal the hidden secrets of the Hellenic Vineyard. PATRAS, today Today Achaia Clauss is producing its wines in a new winery with up-to date technology, only a few kilometers away from the historic facilities. ACHAIA CLAUSS is a time oasis, offering its beauty and its history up to time, το two hundred thousand visitors per year, and to those who love it and are concerned with the preservation of its uniqueness. After all, it is a part of the heritage of this land which has suffered, been glorified, withstood the test of time and progressed. It is a page out of our history books stubbornly refusing to age, maintaining its freshness and sense of adventure from that time in 1854 when a young, rebellious bohemian Gustav Clauss challenged the values and traditions of the prestigious bourgeoisie of the era by creating the best-known and longest lived Wine Ambassador of Hellas in the world.

10. Archaeological Museum of Patras

38-40 Athinon, Patras 264 42 Greece +30 261 361 6100 [email protected] http://www.patrasmuseum.gr/
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Archaeological Museum of Patras

Reviewed By happyour1989 - Paris, France

You can find here ancient exhibits from 15th century B.C until 2nd B.C. Friendly staff and beautiful environment that's you gone back to the history of Greek people. I recommend it for sure

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