Why choose this Katakolo tour ?
Drive through the scenic and beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula to reach the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Admire the emblematic temples and athletic facilities and feel the era of the ancient classical period. Visit the modern Village of Olympia for shopping, traditional Greek food and refreshments.
Save time and money with our fast drive to Olympia. For your convenience and comfort departures just outside the cruise Terminal of Katakolo.
Make the most of your Katakolo adventure
What makes Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port a unique experience ?
Fresh of your cruise ship just 2 min away from the Katakolo cruise Terminal meet our multilingual staff and start your adventure to explore the birth place of the Olympic Games.
We need approx. 1 hour to reach Ancient Olympia
Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Join us in reliving the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to 393 AD. as you explore the ruins of the great monuments.
Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules.
We stay at Ancient Olympia 3 hours when you can visit the Archeological Sites and the modern village of Olympia for shopping, souvenirs, lunch and snacks.
Then we head back to Katakolo village ( 60-min ride back) where you can stroll around the picturesque little port, swim at the nearby beach, shop at the local shops or head directly back to the cruise ship.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port
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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- English-speaking staff and drivers
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tolls and taxes
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to Ancient Olympia (Full: €12, Reduced: €6 )
- Food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide in the monuments
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by GREKALAND TRAVEL.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 133 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
-Kindly find our office and starting point at Katakolo Port street : Ioanni Latsi 1 Katakolo Greece
Greca Land Travel Agency & Shop
– The departures can be adjusted depending on the times of arrival and departure of the cruise ships
