Private Excursion to Ancient Olympia - bee farm & winery
Description
This private tour is unique because we will always be on time for your pick up, our professional drivers will always be there to help and advise. Always with a smile and with the best interest to show them the beautiful ride from Katakolo to Ancient Olympia and then a stop over the bee farm and a close by winery. Then they will pick them up on time and drive them back to Katakolo port. Our drivers know the area very well and they are able to maximize their experience and leave them the best possible memories of Ancient Olympia! It is always up to customers wishes if they want to change the program. Our team can arrange for you a virtual tour of Ancient Olympia or a visit at a local winery and a honey farm or even a closeby beach!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Upon arrival to Katakolo, you will find our office in the port of Katakolo in a very convinient location. Our driver will be waiting outside of the office with a sign of your name. Transfer to our private vehicle and enjoy the ride to Ancient Olympia. Feel free to ask our driver for whatever assistance needed.
Once you arrive you will be able to take a tour into the ruins of the archaeological site and let your soul relax in mystic nature. There you can visit the place where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Olympic Games and discover the temple of Zeus, once the home of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world
Explore the archaeological museum to see significant artifacts from the site.
Our driver will pick you up and make a stop in the modern town of Olympia so you can take a stroll through if you want. You can find small shops with souvenirs and local products. You can have a snack or drink a greek coffee.
We suggest a stop at the winery, always according to your desires. Tour to the vineyards in order to learn about the different varieties as well as the cultivation of those. The tour continues in the area of production and standardization where you can have the opportunity to become acquainted with a modern Family Winery which produces superior quality and reliable products. And finally wine tasting. Taste of four wines paired with a snack.
We also suggest a stop at the honey farm. Your visit to our farm will offer you Greek hospitality; a cool and refreshing break from the modern village of Olympia and off-the-beaten track into a garden filled with fruit trees and vegetables. Sample the variety of spoon sweets and jams made from the fruit on the farm and preserved by the housekeepers as an age old tradition; recipes which have been passed on from mother to daughter for centuries. Top off your visit with “diples”, a traditional sweet with honey. Mrs Roula, herself, will prepare them before you as she unfolds the dough and the secrets of this mouth-watering dessert. Honey and bee products which have followed man through history have been and are used for nutrition, medicine and cosmetics. Discover how the beehive produces royal jelly, wax and venom. Also, how the bee collects nectar, pollen and propolis.
Finally our driver will transfer you back to Katakolo port, always on time and always with the best interest to serve you. The private vehicle will always be nearby to facilitate your transfer.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you have chosen a hotel as a meeting poing, our driver will be waiting for you at the reception of the hotel you have chosen.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
This was a great trip to see the Olympic ruins and visit a local bee farm and winery. We had enough time to walk the shops in town and visit the museum. The local bee farm was a nice experience and we learned so much about bee farms. The highlight of our tour was our driver George. He was so knowledgeable and had a wonderful personality! If you book this tour request George!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Ancient Olympia, visiting the local bee farm and winery, and having time to experience the shops and museum. It’s especially rewarding to know that the bee farm visit was both enjoyable and educational. Most of all, we are thrilled that George made your day so memorable. His knowledge, passion, and friendly personality truly make every tour special, and we will be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Greece!
George was the best! Very kind and knowledgeable. He was a very safe driver! And very accommodating! He helped us to maneuver our short time in Greece. The winery experience was phenomenal. We really enjoyed it and George was outstanding!
We had a great time on this tour! The archeogical site was rather crowded and it was super nice to have a private driver to navigate for us. The bee farm was lovely and the winery had spectacular views. Highly recommend this tour.
This was absolutely incredible, and our favorite thing we did on our two week honeymoon. Vicky was so friendly and helpful. The staff at the bee farm were so sweet, and the honey and spoon sweets were delicious! Our favorite part was the winery. Oh man, they were so hospitable there! They made us some Greek coffee because we mentioned we hadn’t had any yet. They brought us out a whole meal, all made from scratch, and oh my gosh, the pets! The cats and dogs were such a welcome surprise. But truly, we cannot stop talking about the food we had! It was a perfect sampler kind of meal. We ended up doing the museum before the ancient site, to beat some of the crowd. And I highly recommend doing that! The ancient site will be crowded all day, so go to the museum before people go there after the ancient site. Our only regret is that we felt like we didn’t have enough time for the museum and ancient site :(
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are truly honored to have been part of such a special time during your honeymoon, and it means the world to hear this was your favorite experience of the trip. Vicky will be so happy to hear your kind words, and we’ll also pass along your compliments to the wonderful teams at the bee farm and winery. We’re delighted you enjoyed the honey, spoon sweets, Greek coffee, homemade food, and of course the furry little hosts at the winery too! Thank you as well for sharing your tip about visiting the museum before the ancient site — that’s such helpful advice for future guests. We completely understand wishing for more time there; there is so much to see and experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece again someday!
Very informative tour. We used the ruin’s audio tour and learned a lot about the history of the games. Our driver Stavros was very personable and accommodating.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and found the audio guide informative — the history of the ancient games is truly fascinating. Stavros will be very happy to hear your kind words about his hospitality and accommodating service. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Greece!
If you are looking for flexibility, this is the tour to book. Our driver, Andreas, was waiting for us when we arrived and provided great communication. He listened to our interests and accommodated the itinerary changes we wanted to make. We had a lovely stroll through the Olympia Botanical Gardens, enjoyed Klio's Honey Farm, and had a relaxing wine tasting and lunch at Drouva Winery. We couldn't have asked for a better day. The car was comfortable and in great condition. We highly recommend this company and Andreas as your driver.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and relaxing day exploring Olympia. Andreas will be very happy to know that his communication, flexibility, and attention to your interests helped make your experience so memorable. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the Botanical Gardens, Klio's Honey Farm, and your wine tasting and lunch at Drouva Winery. We always strive to provide comfortable transportation and personalized experiences, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. Thank you again for your recommendation — we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future!
George is an amazing driver and guide! Very knowledgeable about the entire area and very warm and personable! The excursion was even better than expected. Olympia is actually unforgettable but the bee farm was more than we expected and the honey is delicious. The local winery he took us too was just wonderful. The wines were very good and the “apps” served with the wine are a meal in themselves!! George, thank you for a great day and remember to email us when you get to the states!! Jim and Patty L.
Thank you so much, Jim and Patty, for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your excursion with George and that Olympia, the bee farm, and the winery visit all exceeded your expectations. Creating authentic and memorable experiences for our guests is exactly what we strive for, and your kind words truly mean a lot to our entire team. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to George — he will be thrilled to know he helped make your day unforgettable! Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Greece for another amazing adventure in the future. Warm regards, The Team
George was brilliant. So knowledgeable and helpful. Made our visit easy and lots of fun. Took us to additional place as wine tasting was unavailable (not his fault) and it was a beautiful meal with much culture and with the locals of the village. George provided help to get into attractions and guidance with how to make best use of our time. The bee farm was a highlight. Kilo is so lovely and has a passion for her bees and her family. It was nice to be invited into her home and we learnt so much about bees that we had never heard before. The honey is delicious and so is her special family treat!! This was an excursion we will always remember. Thank you George ❤️
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your time with George was memorable and filled with meaningful experiences. He truly loves sharing the local culture, and it’s great to know his knowledge, flexibility, and guidance helped make your visit easy and enjoyable. We’re also happy you loved the bee farm visit. Kilo is indeed passionate about her bees, and it’s heartwarming to hear how much you enjoyed her hospitality, stories, and—of course—the delicious honey and family treats. Thank you again for choosing this excursion and for sharing your kind words. We’re thrilled that it’s a memory you’ll always cherish. ❤️
Great day of Olympia and a bee farm plus olive oil tasting. Vicky was a great driver and helped us with the bee farm and olive oil reservations. The bee farm was very interesting and we got to taste the honey. Same with the olive oil. First press just happened do we got to taste that special press! We were on our own time and not with a group. We could move at our own pace. Very easy to find right outside the port. Excellent communication with WhatsApp. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌿 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your day exploring Olympia, the bee farm, and the olive oil tasting. It’s great to know you appreciated the flexibility of traveling at your own pace and that Vicky helped make everything smooth and enjoyable. Tasting the first press olive oil is such a special experience — we’re glad you got to enjoy it! We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit.
We had a private van with Dimitris driving. We had an excellent time. Starting at the original Olympic site. Then to an interesting bee farm. We ended at a family restaurant and had a delicious family style Greek lunch. Avopouanaxas restaurant.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable day with Dimitris — from exploring the original Olympic site to discovering the bee farm and finishing with a delicious meal. It’s wonderful that you got to enjoy a true taste of Greek hospitality. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
