Katakolon Shore Ex : Salta-le-Code Antica Olimpia e mercato delle olive

This tour was exactly what I wanted! History and photography are two of my favorite things, and Ancient Olympia was perfect for both. We had private, air-conditioned transportation and a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. I also thought the tour was an excellent value, especially since admission to both the archaeological site and the museum was included. The stop at the market on the way back was an unexpected highlight. We were able to sample an incredible variety of olive oils, balsamic vinegar creams, cosmetic products, and olives. There had to be at least 25 different varieties to try—and I was starving when we arrived, so the timing couldn't have been better! One of the best discoveries was a combination they showed me using Greek salad olive oil, smoky balsamic cream, and a little fresh honey. Mixed together, it makes an EXCELLENT marinade. It was so good that I ended up buying all three to take home. Between the history of Ancient Olympia, the photography opportunities, the knowledgeable guide, comfortable private transportation, and the tasting experience, this excursion checked every box for me. Definitely a 5-star experience and one I would highly recommend!

Ancient Olympia was interesting but my kids loved the honey farm. It was incredibly hot but worth it. The market was a family owned market selling their oil and tourist souvenirs- but the oil was good

The Olympia tour was very nice, small group so we were able to hear the guide. It was exceptionally hot, water is a must. Stopped for some free time in a little town and enjoyed some authentic Greek food. Also visited an olive oil place and tasted many different infused olive oils along with other foods - olives, candies. Nice trip - just extremely hot.

The guide on the bus ride to Olympia was informative and easy to understand. Guide at the Olympia site was excellent. The trips to the bee farm and Olive oil tasting shop were a nice finish.

Our guides were great The museum was exceptional The olive oil tasting wasnt much Lots of walking and standing Do not do this when it is 100 degrees like we did!

This was a very enjoyable half-day excursion and a great way to experience the history of Ancient Olympia. Our official Archaeological tour guide was excellent. They guided us through both the Archaeological Site of Olympia and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, sharing fascinating historical facts and stories along the way. We saw impressive landmarks, including the Temple of Zeus and the ancient Olympic Stadium, where the original Olympic Games were held. The museum tour was equally informative and our guide did a wonderful job explaining the significance of the artifacts. The only part that fell a little short was the olive market and tasting. While we enjoyed sampling the olive oils, the stop was essentially a single shop focused on shopping rather than a more immersive olive farm or local market experience. Overall, the historical portion of the tour was outstanding, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in ancient Greek history. Just keep in mind that the olive market stop is more of a retail experience than a cultural one.

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Excellent tour with headsets to hear the presentation. We loved all of the history presented to us!

We were picked up in a luxury van and our guide Despina was very gracious and knowledgeable. She was very accommodating when we decided to change our time shopping and join the group that was going to a local beach. I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting the Olympia area !

Maria was waiting right on time to pick us up at the cruise ship port and communicated expertly with us in advance including pictures of the port and where to meet. During the bus to Olympia Maria gave us lots of information about the area and set us up for understanding the history of Olympia and the Katakolon peninsula. Once we arrived our guide Saskia (? sp) who was originally from the Netherlands was fabulous…5 stars to her! It was a great tour and gave us enough time to do some exploration around town and try a local restaurant before walking to the ship.

Fantastic! Our guides were fantastic. The guide at the ancient Olympia ruins was an amazing person with an endless wealth of information. It's amazing to see 2000 year old ruins and the artifacts collected in the museum itself. Would highly recommend this tour.