Privétour van een halve dag van Katakolon naar Olympia & Beach
Beschrijving
Wanneer uw cruise stopt in de pittoreske haven van Katakolon, is een bezoek aan het oude Olympia een must. Reis met een privéchauffeur comfortabel van het vissersdorp naar de geboorteplaats van de Olympische Spelen – de heilige plaatsen waar atleten trainden, de goden eerden en deelnamen aan evenementen die de wereld inspireerden. In deze vijf uur durende tour verken je de archeologische site en zijn iconische monumenten, waaronder de Tempel van Zeus, de Tempel van Hera en het oude Olympisch Stadion. Ga verder naar het Archeologisch Museum van Olympia, waar meesterwerken zoals de Hermes van Praxiteles, de Nike van Paionios en de tempelsculpturen wachten. Geniet daarna van vrije tijd in de moderne stad Olympia om te winkelen, door de charmante straatjes te wandelen of te ontspannen in ons eigen centraal gelegen restaurant en cafébar. Voordat u terugkeert, stopt u bij het idyllische strand van Agios Andreas voor een verfrissende duik of een moment aan zee. Een unieke mix van geschiedenis, cultuur en ontspanning.
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Bij aankomst in de haven van Katakolon wordt u opgehaald van de plek en op het afgesproken tijdstip. Wij zullen daar aanwezig zijn met een bord met uw naam erop, zodat u ons gemakkelijker kunt herkennen. Daarna geniet u van een veilige en comfortabele transfer in onze luxe Mercedes-voertuigen. Tijdens uw transfer kunt u genieten van gratis wifi aan boord, maar we zullen u ook gratis een lokale gids geven met alle nodige informatie over de archeologische vindplaats en het museum van het oude Olympia. De duur van de overdracht is ongeveer 30 minuten.
Na een ca. 30 minuten plezierige rit bereikt u het oude Olympia. We zetten je af net buiten de wereldberoemde archeologische vindplaats van het oude Olympia. Geniet van enkele uren vrije tijd om de site en monumenten in je eigen tempo te verkennen (*de professionele gediplomeerde gids kan op verzoek tegen een toeslag worden geregeld). Bekijk het gymnasium en Palaestra, waar atleten oefenden in de aanloop naar de wedstrijd, en voel millennia energie als je het oude stadion betreedt, waar de beste atleten van het oude Griekenland ernaar streefden de goden te eren door middel van het Olympische ideaal. Bewonder de tempel van Zeus, waar ooit het beroemde gouden beeld van de god - een van de zeven wonderen van de antieke wereld - stond. Bekijk het Leonidaion, een hotel gebouwd in 330 voor Christus om vooraanstaande gasten van de spelen te ontvangen, en duik nog dieper in de geschiedenis van 's werelds grootste atletiekcompetitie met tentoonstellingen en originele artefacten in het Olympia Museum.
Het Archeologisch Museum van Olympia, een van de belangrijkste musea in Griekenland, presenteert de lange geschiedenis van het meest gevierde heiligdom uit de oudheid, het heiligdom van Zeus, de vader van zowel goden als mensen, waar de Olympische spelen werden geboren. De permanente tentoonstelling van het museum bevat vondsten uit de opgravingen in het heilige gebied van de Altis daterend uit de prehistorie tot de vroegchristelijke periode.
Geniet van bijna 1 uur vrije tijd in de moderne stad Olympia. Bezoek marktstraten die ook wel "agora" worden genoemd, waar u verschillende souvenirwinkels kunt vinden met leer en keramiek, modekledingwinkels en juwelierszaken. Geniet daarna van Griekse gastvrijheid in een plaatselijke taverne of café.
Op de terugweg naar Katakolo ga je naar je laatste verfrissende stop bij Agios Andreas Beach. We zullen na ongeveer 3 uur aankomen bij Agios Andreas. 30 minuten rijden. Agios Andreas is een prachtig rotsachtig strand, een plaats van uitzonderlijke natuurlijke schoonheid zoals het de oude haven van Ileia was. Je krijgt ca. 1 uur vrije tijd om door te brengen op het strand waar u koffie kunt drinken, lunchen, foto's kunt maken of kunt zwemmen.
Na ca. 5 uur is tijd om terug te keren naar de haven van Katakolon. Maak het uzelf gemakkelijk op de stoelen van onze luxe voertuigen en keer terug naar uw cruiseschip vol onvergetelijke herinneringen
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Bij uw aankomst in de haven van Katakolon wordt u opgehaald van de plek (buiten het hoofdgebouw van de Griekse kustwacht Katakolo Port) en op het afgesproken tijdstip. Wij zullen daar aanwezig zijn met een bord met uw naam erop, zodat u ons gemakkelijker kunt herkennen.
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Belangrijke informatie
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Vervoersopties zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
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Great way to visit Olympia. Our driver was Giannis and we had a great time!!
We visited Katakolon/Olympia while on a cruise. We had contacted Nassos's tours via WhatsApp and the coordination was excellent prior to the cruise. The cruise line changed our port hours and Nassos was very helpful to start our tour earlier. Our tour included a visit to Olympia, a cooking class (at his restaurant) and a visit to a local oil mill. We were surprised to actually have Nassos himself as our tour guide and driver for the day. While traveling to and from the sites in his Mercedes van we loved the friendly conversations. Our first stop was to his restaurant for the cooking class. We met his sister and cousins and they showed us how to prepare our meals. It was absolutely a great time from start to finish. They treated us like family and we were sad when we had to leave. This class was the best experience of our Mediterranean cruise! Our next stop was to Olympia and it was close enough to the restaurant that we were able to walk to it. Our last stop was to a working olive mill where we sampled and purchased some olive oil to take home. Everywhere we went on the tour Nassos had friends that would come and great him. We could tell he is a very respected businessman in his community. On our way back to the cruise ship my wife mentioned to Nassos that she had hoped to visit a local beach and he took the time to drive us to a local beach for some pictures. If you have a chance to visit Katakolon/Olympia give Nassos a call.
Our guide was friendly and helpful. She provided transportation and some facts about the destination and did make sure we were prepared for the unguided tour of Olympia.
Thank you for your review and for your kind comments about our guide's friendliness and assistance. However, I am surprised by the 4-star rating, as the tour you received was exactly the service that was booked. Before every reservation, we clearly inform our guests that a licensed professional drive can be arranged upon request for an additional cost. This option was offered, but it was not selected. Our drivers and tour escorts speak English and are happy to provide transportation assistance, practical information, and general facts about the destination. However, they are not licensed guides and therefore do not provide the detailed guided tour service that a professional licensed guide would offer. We always deliver the service that our guests choose and book. In this case, the tour was booked as a transfer and self-guided visit to Olympia, and that is exactly what was provided. We appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoyed your visit to Olympia despite your disappointment regarding a service that was not included in your booking.
We were on a cruise with limited time in port. I was specific about pick up and return timings and had them confirmed prior to the trip. On the day we had a “no show” and spent time and effort trying to sort it out. In the end a substitute taxi firm was used and the tour started 2 hours late. So we arrived at Olympia in the midday heat at a time we had expected to be leaving for the beach. The private tour add ons of water, guide book and wifi on board weren’t provided. When we were dropped at Olympia we agreed a pick up point and time. That wasn’t met because the driver had to return to port for another job. We lost a further 45 minutes just hanging around waiting in the heat. We did call in at the beach but time was limited and my stress levels were such I couldn’t enjoy the trip. I was refunded the cost but the day was lost. Very disappointing and the cause was poor organisation and communication by the local operator.
Dear Mr. Lawson, I am genuinely surprised to see this 2-star review posted six days after our conversation, especially considering that I was completely honest with you from the very first moment about what had happened. As I explained, the delay was caused by an internal administrative error. We acknowledged it immediately, apologized personally, and arranged alternative transportation so that your tour could still take place. Allow me to ask a few reasonable questions: Did you miss your cruise ship? No. Did you miss your visit to Olympia? No. Were you safely transported throughout the excursion and back to the port? Yes. Was the vehicle provided comfortable and in excellent condition? Yes. Did our driver make every effort to assist you despite the circumstances? Yes. Were you returned to your ship safely and on time? Yes. The delay was unfortunate and I fully accept responsibility for that. However, your review gives the impression that the entire excursion failed, which is simply not accurate. What disappoints me most is that, despite our honesty, our apologies, and our efforts to salvage the day, none of this seems to have been taken into consideration in your rating. Had we failed to provide any service at all, your criticism would be entirely justified. Instead, we acknowledged the mistake, found a solution, operated the tour, and ensured your safe return to the port. We accept responsibility for the delay. What we do not accept is a description of the experience that ignores everything that was done to resolve the problem. Future readers deserve the full picture, and these are the facts.
Katerina and Nikki were great guides. They are native to the area so had great insider information to share about the locale. They took us to ancient Olympia, to a wonderful lunch spot nearby and then to a local beach. It was a wonderful afternoon exploring the area.
We had such a great time and each request we made was fulfilled beyond our expectations!!
Good but was expecting a private tour rather than just a driver. Boat ride through the caves was great.
We had a whole day with Helen our driver and guide. She was so knowledgeable and told us lots of information about the area. She was very warm and welcoming.. very impressed with her. Nothing was a problem for her. She brought us to Olympia and then to a beautiful little beach afterwards . We were on a cruise and I think our day today was a highlight..
We were picked up on time at the harbor. The driver answered all our questions on the way to the excavation site "Olympia" in perfect English. There, he also helped us so that the accompanying students received free admission. In the neighboring town, he waited for us and then took us to an idyllic swimming cove. Overall, it was a very nice trip.
I would give our tour guide a %100. Giovanni was knowledgable and personable. He also made sure we were comfortable and that we had time to do what we wanted around Katakaloo. The tour company did message the night before to change our tour but I wasn't able to get messages because our ship was at sea. But Giovanni had messaged so I was able to call him directly and he made it work for us. I would recommend using him as a tour guide!
