Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia
When planning a cruise stop in the picturesque Port of Katakolon, a visit of Ancient Olympia is a must-visit place. A private driver takes you from the sleepy fishing village to the place where the ancient athletes lived, trained, made sacrifices to gods, and competed absorbing the wisdom of the ancient Greeks at iconic ruins. In this five- hour tour you can visit some of the greatest historical monuments and capture on your camera the enchanting greenery Of Ancient Olympia. Before getting back to your cruiseship you will enjoy a refreshing stop at the iconic beach of Agios Andreas.
Options
Bus(20-50pax)
Bus(20-50pax)
Pickup included
What's included in Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Katakolo Port
Upon arrival at Katakolon Port, you will be picked up from the spot and at the time arranged. We will be there holding a sign with your name clearly written on it, so that it is easier for you to recognize us. Afterwards you will enjoy safe and comfortable transfer in our luxurious Mercedes vehicles. During your transfer you can enjoy a free wi-fi on board but we will also provide you with a local guide book with all the necessary information about the archaeological site & Museum of Ancient Olympia, free of charge. The duration of the transfer is about 30min.
Archaeological Site of Olympia
After an approx. 30 min of enjoyable ride you will reach Ancient Olympia. We will drop you off just outside of the world-wide famous Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia. Enjoy several hours of free time to explore the site and monuments at your own pace(*the professional licensed guide can be arranged for additional charge if requested). See the gymnasium and Palaestra, where athletes practiced leading up to competition, and feel millennia of energy as you enter the ancient stadium, where ancient Greece’s finest athletes strove to honor the gods through the Olympic ideal. Marvel at the Temple of Zeus, where the famous golden statue of the god—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—once stood. See the Leonidaion, a hotel built in 330 BC to host distinguished guests of the games, and delve even deeper into the history of the world's greatest athletic competition with displays and original artifacts at the Olympia Museum.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
The Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece, presents the long history of the most celebrated sanctuary of antiquity, the sanctuary of Zeus, father of both gods and men, where the Olympic games were born. The museum's permanent exhibition contains finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period.
Inclusions
- Transportation with clean and air-conditioned cars
- Local guide book
- Bottle of water per person during transportation
- All the taxes
- Free wi-fi on board
- Service of licensed guide – can be added upon request for an extra charge
- Entrance fees to Archaeological site & Museum of Ancient Olympia: Full: 12€ Reduced: 6€
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Upon your arrival at Katakolon Port, you will be picked up from the spot (outside of the main buidling of Hellenic Coast Guard Katakolo Port) and at the time arranged. We will be there holding a sign with your name clearly written on it, so that it is easier for you to recognize us.
