History of Tourism

  • Olympic Games
    776 BCE

    Olympic Games

    The Olympic Games were the first international tourist event in the Ancient Greece with people travelling from many countries to watch and take part.
  • Building of the first road
    300 BCE

    Building of the first road

    To travel from A to B we have to thank the Romans because during the Roman Empire they built thousands of roads.
  • Creation of the Canterbury Tales
    1400

    Creation of the Canterbury Tales

    Is a collection of 24 stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer.
  • The first Grand Tour

    The first Grand Tour

    Grand tour was the name given to a traditional trip through Europe for young middle high classes