Small group Katakolon to Olympia tour
Join our small group shore excursion from the port of Katakolon with our fully air-conditioned vehicle (minibus or coach) with skip-the-line tickets included. Drive for 45 minutes from Katakolon to Olympia with on board commentary from your guide. Upon arriving to Olympia enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum with an officially licensed English speaking tour guide. Then you will have free time to explore the modern town of Olympia before returning back to the port. We always make sure you will return to the port before "all aboard" time.
The starting time of the tour is subject to the cruise ship's arrival time. If the ship for example arrives at 09:00, the tour will start at 09:30 instead of 08:30.
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Small group Katakolon to Olympia tour
What's included in Small group Katakolon to Olympia tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Archaeological Site of Olympia
In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
In the archeological museum are housed all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings ( tripods and figurines ) , armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus, etc.
Market of Ancient Olympia
Your tour will continue with a totally different vibe. The modern village of Olympia is located next to the archaeological site and museum, where you can have a drink with the locals or explore the main street with its many shops where you can find everything, from jewelry and clothes to arts and crafts for you and your loved ones!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Licensed tour guide services
- Entrance fee for the archaeological site and museum
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will wait for you at the designated meeting point of Katakolon port. Look for the sign NIKI OLYMPIC TOURS.
