Katakolon Shore Excursion: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting
This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to ancient Olympia, the playground of the Gods and heroes of Greek mythology where the Olympic flame is lit for each Olympiad. This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produces in the country , the olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a free olive oil and wine tasting experience at a local market.
Then, go off-the-beaten-path into a farm filled with fruit trees and vegetables and find Greek hospitality. Learn all about the circle of life of the bees by a local beekeeper and taste local delicacies accompanied with local artisan's honey.
Finally, you may spend some time at the town of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the seafront.
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Katakolon Shore Excursion: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting
Pickup included
What's included in Katakolon Shore Excursion: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
All tours start from the port of Katakolon where the ships dock.
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Visit the birthplace of the Olympic games, ancient Olympia like an Insider. Step back in time and feel what makes the area a unique destination to millions of people around the world. Being at the site that hosted one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world, and nowadays included in the catalogue “Monuments of World Heritage of UNESCO”. It is the actual and only area where the ceremony of the lighting of the olympic torch takes place.
Klio's Honey Farm
Go off-the-beaten track and visit a local farmhouse to experience the Greek hospitality and try one of the best honey and delicacies of the area.
Inclusions
- Honey farm visit
- Small group tour
- Olympic site visit with a local English-speaking certified guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned van
- Olive oil tasting at a local market
- Gratuities
- Klio's Honey Farm
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A COPY of current valid passport is required on the day of travel for seniors and under 18yo
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
At the central gate of the port of Katakolon, within the port area - By the sign "JOHN LATSIS, PORT OF KATAKOLON" Important Note: Travelers are notified directly about the exact pick-up time via message.
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Ticket Redemption
• If you have not already specified, you MUST provide supplier as soon as possible with your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
