And as the newly-garlanded victors begin to cash in on their triumphs here’s how you too can be an Olympian Celebrity.
And at the heart of the Olympic story too in Olympia, the site of the first Games in 776BC.
The elite cruise providers are offering a timely As Good As Gold Olympia, Greece package which will make you feel a winner.
All part of your 10-night Greek Isles & Turkey.
Join your bus from your ship from the island of Kerakolon for Ancient Olympia.
Now, of course, any day excursion will never be long enough to channel your inner Olympian hero.
And I can vouch. from a rushed run around the Parthenon, that any time soaking up Hellenic Classical culture is worth it.
Olympic glory
During your visit you will spend an hour and a half.
A little less than the best Marathon runners will take.
You will explore the Temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops, the treasury, the Palaestra and Gymnasium.
After the guided visit you will have half an hour free time.
Before you will rejoin the bus for a five-minute drive to Touris Club.
Where you will taste snacks and enjoy traditional Greek folk dances.
With your booking you can get at least 30 per cent off guests 1 and 2, and up to $200 per room to spend onboard.
Also, you can include drinks & Wi-Fi for only £59pp per day.
All roads lead from Rome
