Olympia Highlights and Kourouta Beach Getaway
Description
Embark on an exclusive journey blending history and relaxation. Our private tour offers an intimate exploration of Olympia's rich past at the Archaeological Museum and the ancient Olympic site. Wander through the birthplace of the Olympic Games, marveling at well-preserved artifacts and ancient ruins that tell stories of a glorious era. After immersing yourself in history, unwind at the serene Kourouta Beach, renowned for its golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy personalized attention and experience local culture and scenic beauty like never before. This unique combination of historical depth and beachside relaxation, tailored exclusively for you, sets this tour apart from any other.
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Itinerary
All artifacts inside the museum of Olympia and olympia treasures. Highlight is Hermes of Praxiteles Driving from katakolon to olympia is included and takes around 45 minutes
Birthplace of olympic game Well preserved stadium Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera
Have an amazing swim in tye crystal Clear water of ionian sea! Enjoy your cocktaila/beers/coffees and get sun tanned under the greek sun. Driving time from olympia to Kourouta is included in the total duration time (needs around 45 minutes)
Return to katakolon port. Drop off area will be either at the ship entrance gate or katakolon market Needs 30 minutes driving from kourouta to katakolon port
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Niki was awesome. Very organized and no stress getting to her and getting back to cruise on time. She was knowledgeable and kind - was a wonderful day and would recommend. Also not sure of the drivers name but it was lovely as well
We had an absolutely amazing tour from start to finish! Everything was well organized, informative, and enjoyable. Our tour guide, Tina, was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture. She made every stop interesting and kept the group engaged with great stories and insights. A special thank you to our driver, George, who was professional, courteous, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the trip. His driving was smooth, and everything ran right on schedule. Together, Tina and George made this a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun, informative, and stress-free way to explore. Five stars!
Wonderful guides and driver. Super friendly. Perfect way to see the Original site of the Olympics on your own as well as visit a nearby beach and see the countryside while in port.
Our driver and guide were incredible! So friendly and attentive. Bus was more than good. Definitely will recommend to anyone booking for a party of friends or family. Everything was taken care of for us.
Best tour! Highlight of our trip. Had an authentic experience visiting Greece. Visiting a winery and a beautiful beach!
George was the absolute best driver ever! We still keep in touch on social media! He took us for a special treat to eat along the way and had a wonderful zest for life! I actually consider him a friend now! Private tour with George is a must!
One of our absolute favorite tours of the trip! Dora welcomed us with warmth and shared such amazing history at every site we visited. She even took us to a beautiful beach, bringing incredible energy and hospitality the whole day. To top it off, she surprised us with grapes and figs from her own garden and a gift of olive oil—such a thoughtful touch. Dora was charismatic, funny, and made the entire experience unforgettable. This was truly one of our best days, and we highly recommend booking with this company!
A nice balance of history and beach fun. Nancy was very knowledgeable and took us to great locations to experience the flavor of the country!
Stathis was attentive and accommodating ! It was truly an enjoyable day trip for cruise passengers in Olympia ! I highly recommend !
The driver was waiting right at the cruise port as we walked off the ship. He was very friendly and provided a great drive to Olympia, sharing some local and historical information on the way. He guided us to where we needed to go and loaned us a very helpful book for us to take into the ruins that showed what each ruin looks like now with a page that goes on top to show what it used to look like, plus information about each ruin. He met us when we came back out, drove us to the beach, and coordinated with the locals to get us some beach lounge chairs, table, and an umbrella. The beach was very nice, and there was a great restaurant where we ate lunch on an outdoor covered seating area overlooking the beach. It was nice to be able to use the bathroom inside the restaurant as well. Then the driver got us back to the ship! It was a terrific day- it was so nice to be able to fit in the archaological site and museum, plus a really nice beach! Everything went very smoothly and it was a highlight of our trip!
