Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia by : Nassos

Aerial view of Archaeological Site of Olympia

Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia by : Nassos

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Free cancellation available
5h
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Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

Katakolo Port
- 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Katakolo Port
- 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

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Van(5-10pax) in Multilingual

5h
Opening hours: Thu 7:00am-8:00pm
English

Van(5-10pax)
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

CA $669.51 x 1 TravellerCA $669.51

Total

MiniBus(10-20pax) in Multilingual

5h
Opening hours: Thu 7:00am-8:00pm
English

MiniBus(10-20pax)
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

CA $764.93 x 1 TravellerCA $764.93

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Bus(20-50pax) in Multilingual

5h
Opening hours: Thu 7:00am-8:00pm
English

Bus(20-50pax)
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

CA $1,030.85 x 1 TravellerCA $1,030.85

Total

What's included, what's not

Transport by luxurious A/C vehicles
Local guide book
Bottle of water per person during transport
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€

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Katakolo Port

30m

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 recognise 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

1h 15m
Admission ticket not included

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 practised leading up to competition, and feel millennia of energy as you enter the ancient stadium, where ancient Greece’s finest athletes strove to honour 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 artefacts at the Olympia Museum.

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

45m
Admission ticket not included

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.

Olympia

1h

Enjoy almost 1 hrs of free time in modern town of Olympia. Visit market streets called also "agora" where you can find various souvenir shops with leathers and ceramis, fashion clothes shops as well as jewlery shops. Afterwards, enjoy Greek hospitality in local tavern or cafee.

Agios Andreas

1h

On the way back to Katakolo, you will head for your last refreshing stop to Agios Andreas Beach. We will arrive at Agios Andreas after approx. 30 min of drive. Agios Andreas is a beautiful rocky beach, a place of outstanding natural beauty as it was the ancient harbour of Ileia. You will be given approx. 1hr of free time to spend at the beach where you can have coffee, lunch, take photos or have a swim.

Katakolo Port

10m

After approx. 5 hrs is time to return back to Katakolon port. Make yourself comfortable at the seats of our luxurious vehicles and get back to your cruise ship full of unforgettable memories

Location

Activity location

Katakolo Port
- 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

Katakolo Port
- 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

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