Halvdags privat tur från Katakolon till Olympia & Beach
Beskrivning
När din kryssning stannar vid den pittoreska hamnen i Katakolon, är ett besök i antikens Olympia ett måste. Med en privat chaufför kan du bekvämt resa från fiskebyn till de olympiska spelens födelseplats – den heliga platsen där idrottare tränade, hedrade gudarna och tävlade i evenemang som inspirerade världen. Under denna fem timmar långa rundtur utforskar du den arkeologiska platsen och dess ikoniska monument, inklusive Zeustemplet, Heratemplet och den antika Olympiastadion. Fortsätt till det arkeologiska museet i Olympia, där mästerverk som Hermes of Praxiteles, Nike of Paionios och tempelskulpturerna väntar. Efteråt kan du njuta av fritiden i den moderna staden Olympia för att shoppa, promenera på de charmiga gatorna eller koppla av på vår egen centralt belägna restaurang och cafébar. Innan du återvänder, stanna till vid den idylliska stranden i Agios Andreas för ett uppfriskande dopp eller en stund vid havet. En unik blandning av historia, kultur och avkoppling.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Vid ankomst till Katakolon hamn kommer du att bli upphämtad från platsen och vid den avtalade tiden. Vi kommer att vara där och hålla en skylt med ditt namn tydligt skrivet på, så att det är lättare för dig att känna igen oss. Efteråt kommer du att njuta av säker och bekväm transfer i våra lyxiga Mercedes-fordon. Under din transfer kan du njuta av gratis wi-fi ombord men vi kommer också att förse dig med en lokal guidebok med all nödvändig information om den arkeologiska platsen och Museum of Ancient Olympia, gratis. Överföringens varaktighet är ca 30 min.
Efter en ca. 30 minuters njutbar resa kommer du till Ancient Olympia. Vi kommer att släppa av dig strax utanför den världsberömda arkeologiska platsen i det antika Olympia. Njut av flera timmars ledig tid för att utforska platsen och monumenten i din egen takt (*den professionella licensierade guiden kan ordnas mot en extra kostnad om så önskas). Se gymnastiksalen och Palaestra, där idrottare tränade inför tävlingen, och känn årtusenden av energi när du går in på den antika stadion, där antikens Greklands bästa idrottare strävade efter att hedra gudarna genom det olympiska idealet. Förundras över Zeustemplet, där den berömda gyllene statyn av guden – ett av den antika världens sju underverk – en gång stod. Se Leonidaion, ett hotell byggt 330 f.Kr. för att vara värd för framstående gäster från spelen, och gräv ännu djupare in i historien om världens största atletiska tävling med utställningar och originalföremål på Olympia Museum.
Det arkeologiska museet i Olympia, ett av de viktigaste museerna i Grekland, presenterar den långa historien om antikens mest berömda helgedom, Zeus, fader till både gudar och människor, där de olympiska spelen föddes. Museets permanenta utställning innehåller fynd från utgrävningarna i Altis heliga område från förhistorisk tid till tidigkristen tid.
Njut av nästan 1 timmes ledig tid i den moderna staden Olympia. Besök marknadsgator som också kallas "agora" där du kan hitta olika souvenirbutiker med läder och keramik, modebutiker samt smyckesbutiker. Efteråt kan du njuta av grekisk gästfrihet på en lokal taverna eller kafé.
På vägen tillbaka till Katakolo tar du dig till ditt sista uppfriskande stopp till Agios Andreas Beach. Vi kommer fram till Agios Andreas efter ca. 30 min bilresa. Agios Andreas är en vacker stenig strand, en plats med enastående naturlig skönhet eftersom det var den gamla hamnen i Ileia. Du får ca. 1 timmes ledig tid att spendera på stranden där du kan fika, luncha, ta bilder eller ta ett dopp.
Efter ca. 5 timmar är det dags att återvända till Katakolon hamn. Känn dig bekväm vid sätena i våra lyxiga fordon och kom tillbaka till ditt kryssningsfartyg fullt av oförglömliga minnen
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Vid din ankomst till Katakolon Port, kommer du att bli upphämtad från platsen (utanför huvudbyggnaden i Hellenic Coast Guard Katakolo Port) och vid den avtalade tiden. Vi kommer att vara där och hålla en skylt med ditt namn tydligt skrivet på, så att det är lättare för dig att känna igen oss.
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Anpassat för rullstol
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Särskilda barnstolar finns tillgängliga
- Transportalternativ är rullstolsanpassade
- Resenärer bör ha medelgod fysisk kondition
Recensioner(40)
We booked the night before we arrived to the cruise port and everything went seamlessly! We had a great experience and a delicious lunch! Would highly recommend.
Our tour operator was very attentive immediately after we booked our trip. They organized a very convenient meeting location with specific details. The family operated business was welcoming and friendly and included information about the area throughout our drive. Our driver was very accommodating and checked in on us while we casually strolled in between stops. In addition she also provided us additional time in a location for us to get a fantastic lunch and extra time on the beach. In addition to running the travel tours the tour operators have an incredible olive tree grove and as a parting gift gave us samples of olive oil to take with us. I highly recommend this tour-fantastic, friendly and efficient!
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..
