De beste Olympia Shore Excursie vanuit Katakolon Port
Beschrijving
Ga aan boord van een boeiende excursie vanaf de cruisehaven en ontdek de wonderen van het oude Olympia, waar geschiedenis, architectuur en cultuur levendig tot leven komen. Begin je reis op de legendarische archeologische site – de geboorteplaats van de Olympische Spelen – voordat je verder gaat naar het beroemde Archeologisch Museum, waar kostbare artefacten en tijdloze meesterwerken te vinden zijn. Geniet na uw rondleiding van vrije tijd om het charmante stadje te verkennen, lokale winkels te doorzoeken voor handgemaakte ambachten of te genieten van traditionele Griekse delicatessen – de perfecte manier om deze onvergetelijke ervaring compleet te maken. Met een zorgvuldig geplande reisroute, een flexibel 24-uurs annuleringsbeleid en een gegarandeerde tijdige terugkeer naar uw schip, kunt u ontspannen en genieten van elk moment zonder enige zorgen. Ga met ons mee voor een onvergetelijke dag in Olympia, waar oude glorie en modern comfort samenkomen.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Bij aankomst in de cruiseterminal wordt u hartelijk verwelkomd door ons professionele team, klaar om u te Gids op een onvergetelijke reis. Leun achterover en ontspan in alle comfort terwijl u door het schilderachtige platteland van de Peloponnesos reist, langs olijfgaarden, glooiende heuvels en charmante dorpjes op weg naar het oude Olympia - de legendarische geboorteplaats van de Olympische Spelen.
Stap bijna 3000 jaar terug in het hart van de oude sportieve glorie. Deze heilige plaats organiseerde de eerste Olympische Spelen in 776 v.Chr., en tot op de dag van vandaag wordt hier de Olympische Vlam ontstoken voor elke moderne Spelen. Wandel door de Tempel van Zeus, ooit de thuisbasis van een van de Zeven Wonderen van de Oude Wereld, en bezoek de Tempel van Hera, waar de Olympische Fakkel zijn tijdloze reis begint. Wandel door het oude gymnasium en het trainingsterrein voor atleten en ga vervolgens het oorspronkelijke Olympische stadion binnen, nog steeds met de geest van competitie en zelfs hergebruikt tijdens de Olympische Spelen van Athene 2004. Voor een echt onvergetelijk moment kunt u rennen op hetzelfde parcours dat ooit zowel oude als moderne atleten verwelkomde!
Verdiep uw reis met een bezoek aan een van de meest gerenommeerde musea van Griekenland, waar het verleden zich met opvallende helderheid ontvouwt. Stap binnen in galerieën waar de geschiedenis tot leven komt door de prachtige Hermes van Praxiteles, naast tijdloze sculpturen, kostbare artefacten en alledaagse voorwerpen die het ritme van het oude leven onthullen. Elke vertoning verweeft thema's van mythologie, atletische traditie en goddelijke erfenis, waardoor u een rijker begrip krijgt van de wereld die u zojuist tussen de ruïnes hebt verkend. Het is de perfecte aanvulling op uw bezoek aan de site – het toevoegen van diepte, context en een gevoel van verwondering bij elke bocht.
Geniet van uw vrije tijd in het rustige dorpje Olympia, waar minder dan 600 inwoners wonen. Dwaal door de gezellige straatjes met lokale winkels, door een familie gerunde taverna's en ambachtelijke boetiekjes, waar u kunt genieten van Griekse delicatessen of unieke souvenirs kunt vinden om uw bezoek te herinneren
Na een dag vol geschiedenis, cultuur en onvergetelijke momenten kunt u ontspannen in alle comfort bij uw terugkeer naar de haven. Met meer dan 20 jaar expertise in het maken van cruise-vriendelijke excursies, garanderen wij een naadloze ervaring met tijdige terugkeer naar uw schip en geen zorgen onderweg. Laat de verhalen van Olympia met je meereizen – herinneringen aan goden, spelletjes en Griekse charme die je nog lang zullen bijblijven nadat je cruise is voortgezet
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
We zullen u ophalen bij THE CRUISE TERMINAL met een bordje met de tekst 'J A T'. Houd er rekening mee dat de ophaaltijd die in uw boekingsbevestiging staat, bij benadering is en kan worden aangepast. De precieze tijd van de bijeenkomst wordt u meegedeeld via een volgende e-mail en bericht
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Houd er rekening mee dat de starttijd die op onze website wordt weergegeven een algemene schatting is voor de aanvang van de activiteit en mogelijk niet overeenkomt met uw specifieke ophaaltijd. We raden u aan uw e-mail de dag vóór de geplande activiteit te controleren om gedetailleerde ophaalinformatie te ontvangen, inclusief de exacte ophaaltijd. Als u vragen hebt, neem dan gerust contact met ons op via e-mail, WhatsApp of telefoon.
- Houd er rekening mee dat de volgorde van de reisroute en de tijd die op elke locatie wordt doorgebracht, kunnen worden aangepast als reactie op variabelen zoals verkeersomstandigheden, drukte en onvoorziene gebeurtenissen. We doen echter ons best om alle bestemmingen die in de reisroute worden genoemd, te dekken.
- Houd er rekening mee dat deze tour niet rolstoel- of scootertoegankelijk is en mogelijk niet geschikt is voor personen met beperkte mobiliteit.
Beoordelingen(17)
We took this tour when our cruise ship visited and had a great experience visiting Olympia and the museum. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Great day
Theodora was an amazing guide; kind, gracious, and courteous to all. She was very knowledgeable and willing to answer any & all questions; and had sweet, personable, and accommodating personality. Your travel agency struck gold when you hired her.
It was a nightmare from the beginning! Our guide was very well informed but honestly had no clue how to adjust her presentation to accommodate her entire group. From the time we began walking down the hill to the ruins, she charged ahead and paid no attention to anyone who was falling behind. I talked to her about this and she apologized. But when we went into the actual site, it was just as bad. We were told that because we had not mentioned my husband used a cane, it was our fault we couldn’t keep up. He had hurt his foot right before we left. We tried to be accommodating by offering to leave the track earlier and meet them at the entrance. Then she left us behind again when we walked to the museum. We decided to meet her at the bus but when I tried to tell her, she looked right at me and walked away. I told another member of the group that we would meet them at the bus. We walked back up the hill to the parking lot but our bus wasn’t there. The bus drivers who were there said there was another parking lot where they might be so we went down the very steep stairs (no handrail) and checked there. No luck. I tried calling the activity provider and got a voice mail in Greek. Couldn’t understand it so I didn’t leave a message. Next I looked at the message the provider and there was our guide’s phone number. I called her and she said it was the original parking lot. By now, my husband and another couple (who had had the same problem) were exhausted. We took a cab back to the port. I called her again to tell her we were taking a cab back. She was more concerned about the headsets than she was us. To the point where she had Viator call me as well. JAT was a horrible provider!! They have refused to refund our money and have not answered my calls. I WILL never book with them again!
We regret to hear about your disappointment. However, please note that the “Additional Info” section clearly states that this tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for guests with limited walking ability, such as your husband. When booking future activities with Viator, we highly recommend paying careful attention to the product description and restrictions. In consideration of fellow cruise passengers with limited time ashore, you may wish to consider booking private tours that can be adjusted to your husband’s pace. Safe travels.
We scheduled this tour through Viator. We were told the tour started at 1, but we didn’t leave until 1:30. That should have been my first clue! It was a large bus with a variety of ages and abilities in the tour group. When we had booked it, the page stated it may not be for the mobility impaired. No explanation; no details; nothing. Once we got to Olympia we had to walk down a long steep hill to the actual site. This honestly would not have been a problem IF our guide had not charged off down the hill. There were several couples who had an extremely hard time keeping up. By the time we got down the hill, Theodora was nowhere in sight. I finally saw her at the ticket line where I then went. I explained to her that she had literally left some of the group behind and she needed to slow down. She apologized and said she had no idea. THAT was not a surprise. She honestly had no clue we were even part of the group. As we toured Olympia, we would have been able to enjoy every bit if she had slowed down and made sure we were there. Mobility impairment does not mean leave part of the group behind. We attempted to not be a problem by saying we will leave early from a certain we and meet you at the entrance. Next, we were supposed to go to the museum. Once again, we were so far behind that we felt as if we were more of a bother than anything. The final straw was that we were going to just meet them back at the bus, but when we got to the parking lot, it wasn’t there. We were told it could be in a different lot, so we started walking there. I had called JAT, the provider but it went to voicemail in Greek. I finally got Theodora’s number and told her we were just going to take a taxi back to the port. She was more worried about the headphones we had than the fact that our tour was a disaster. She even called Viator to have them call us. I requested a refund but they said I had not put in any information about my husband using a cane. Therefore, it was our fault. We have done many other moderate excursions and never been made to feel this way.
We regret to hear that our services did not meet your expectations. Please allow us to address the concerns raised: In full accordance with the “Meeting and Pickup” section of the tour description, we always begin pickup 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Guests who prefer not to wait for fellow cruise passengers to disembark may arrive closer to the tour start time stated on their ticket or consider booking a private tour rather than a shared group tour. As you confirmed in your feedback, the tour description clearly states that this tour is not recommended for guests with limited walking ability. As this is a shared group tour, we are unable to reduce the standard group pace to match the pace of the slowest participant. Guests with mobility concerns should carefully review the tour restrictions before booking and consider the limited time ashore of other participants. A private tour may be a more suitable option for guests requiring a slower pace or greater flexibility. Your refund request has been carefully reviewed and respectfully declined in full accordance with Tripadvisor’s cancellation policy. When booking future activities, we strongly recommend basing your expectations on the tour description, itinerary, inclusions, and restrictions rather than on personal assumptions. Safe travels.
Theodora is a gem. A lovely lady very caring looked after us all and was very knowledgeable imparting much of that information to us in a measured way. A really well balanced tour highly recommend..
Very informative, good value for money. Olympia Site is very exposed, not a lot of shade. Need hat or umbrella for protection. Museum is well worth a visit. Theodora, our guide, was excellent.
Our day in Olympia was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we were picked up from the port of Katakolon, everything ran very smoothly. The transportation was comfortable and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and mythology of ancient Greece. Walking through the archaeological site, seeing the Temple of Zeus, and learning about the birthplace of the Olympic Games was fascinating. We also loved the free time we had to explore at our own pace and take photos. The tour exceeded all our expectations and provided memories that we will cherish forever.
The perfect combination of sightseeing and leisure. The guide was friendly, informative and attentive. Olympia is amazing and this tour made it easy to enjoy everything stress-free.
A fantastic day exploring Olympia! The ancient ruins came to life with the guide's storytelling and we felt the tour was educational and enjoyable. Smooth pickup and drop-off at the port too.
One of the best shore excursions we’ve done! The guide was very knowledgeable, the transportation was comfortable and we had just the right amount of time to enjoy the attractions of Olympia without rushing.
