Buggy Tour in Katakolon and Ancient Villages
Description
Buggy Transportation Exploring Ancient Greek Culture, Visit Beaches, Visit Ancient Villages around Katakolon by Renting your own open-air BeachBuggy® car (also privately, only your family or friends in same car) Enjoy the most unforgettable experience! Fun with the most stylish BeachBuggy® car! The best sightseeing and viewing around. Swimming-Coffee-Drinks-Snacks Our slogan: Breath the moments, taste the life, enjoy the fun!
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Itinerary
The tour begins from Katakolo port center. You rent the funny open-air car BeachBuggy® that is equipped with FM stereo and also with a Bluetooth Sound System which you can hear your favorite music from your phone or Youtube during your driving Coastline of Katakolon Peninsula! You have the opportunity to follow our guide's BeachBuggy® car when we continue driving Coastline for 10min till our first stop. We passing a Natural and enjoyable path with lots of engravable photoshots in your mind!
First stop is the top highlight of Agios Andreas village, city of ancient Elis in the Pisatis, situated upon the isthmus connecting the promontory Ichthys (now the Cape of Katakolo) with the mainland. We stop for 30minutes, for a Coffee (additional charge), breathing/walking/photoshooting or Swimming.
Second stop is the village Leventochori, a stunning beach destination where the lush green hills of Elian land meet the sea, creating a series of picturesque creeks adorned with dark sand! We stop for 30minutes, for a Coffee (additional charge), breathing/walking/photoshooting or Swimming
Next stop is The monastery of Panagia Skafidiotissa or Skafidia, from which it took its name, was built around the 10th century. Next to the clear blue waters of the lonian, at the mouth of the river Lardanes. The visitor will be dazzled by seeing the medieval fortress that surrounds it from afar. In addition to its remarkable architecture, it also has many religious and historical treasures such as: Holy vessels, vestments, reliquaries, uniforms, weapons, icons, coins, votives and the banner of the Monastery made of a hand-embroidered icon dedicated to Theotokos. We stop for 30minutes.
Next stop is the small village Skafidia, the site of the ancient town of Dyspontium, one of the eight towns of Pisatis in ancient Elis. It was situated in the plain between Elis and Olympia, north of the river Alpheus and not far from the sea. We stop for 30minutes, for a Coffee (additional charge), breathing/walking/photoshooting or Swimming.
Next stop is Kourouta Beach, the most cosmopolitan and Blue flagged Beach of Ilia which the sands stretch for over 16 km, washed by the crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea, situated only 21 km (13 miles) from the port of Katakolon. Beside the golden sand and the deep blue water of Kourouta beach, along the seafront are countless cafe bars, restaurants, Greek tavernas serving ouzo, fresh fish and traditional dishes. We stop for 60minutes for Swimming and relaxing in the sunbeds where you can be served of drinks, coffe or food enjoying the sea view!
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes for travel time and driving stops
Reviews(26)
George is absolutely AMAZING! The buggy location is only about a 5-minute walk from the cruise port, which made everything incredibly convenient. George has three buggies available for each tour, and the entire experience was perfect from beginning to end. We visited three spectacular beaches, each beautiful in its own way. At the third beach, my husband and I had what was genuinely some of the best pasta we have ever had in our lives! The scenery, the food, and the entire experience were unforgettable. What really stood out to us, though, was George himself. We originally had a 12:30 PM reservation, but George was thoughtful enough to reach out and recommend that we move our tour to 9:30 AM so we wouldn’t have to worry about getting back to our cruise ship on time. Because of his recommendation, we were able to fully enjoy the tour, return with plenty of time to spare, and still have time to shop around before getting back on the ship. As a Black couple traveling in a foreign country, feeling safe and comfortable is extremely important to us, and George made us feel completely SAFE, welcomed, and taken care of the entire time. He is incredibly genuine, kind, and truly God-sent. Please do not skip this experience. BOOK IT IMMEDIATELY! You will not regret it. Thank you, George, for giving us such an amazing memory from our trip! ❤️
This was an awesome way to explore the area. Our guide was the best. He was very friendly, fun, and welcoming. Highly recommend this experience!
We had a great time!! Lots of fun. George led us all around to see the local villages and beaches. Our kids went into the water at all three beaches. Just the right mix of site seeing and relaxing. The buggies were new and fun to drive. George was flexible and allowed us to stay at one beach a little longer. Highly recommended!!
Absolutely, the best time! Discover Beaches, The Quaint Countryside , Rural & Farming Villages all while having fresh air and the time of your life! Office with the buggies was easy to find and only a short walk from the cruise port. Kouroutas Beach was a lovely spot. Clear water with a sandy bottom. Got loungers and ordered food. Great day!
We had an amazing, unforgettable time riding the classy, shiny buggies!! So well-taken care of, and the drive was very easy and Fun! It was a very hot summer day, but the open-air drive to the beaches were the best way to spend with younger kids/family, visiting beautiful beaches - and the final dip was so refreshing and relaxing! We loved it so much, even our grumpy teenagers and our 10 year old enjoyed it and couldn’t stop talking about the unique memories we made. Starvos has also been so accommodating even after I made a mess with canceling and rebooking and going through much trouble with the charges. We’re so glad we got to do this experience together as a family in Katakolo!! You and your family will really love it too!
It will be so great and fun. Wear swim suits alot of beaches. Don’t worry if it’s a rainy day George will still make it a special experience.
Great experience in Katakalon. We had a rainy morning but didn't prevent us to have fun. George was great guide and very attentive and we had fun along the way. Beaches were nice and water Great. Buggies are great quality and they are quite new well take care of. If you are group friends or family this would be a great day out for you.
One beach buggy tour was AMAZING! First of all, the beach buggy vehicles themselves turn heads as we drove through the streets of Katakolon, playing our fave 80's tunes on the Bluetooth radio. Our guide George took us to various beaches and spots that were heaven on Earth, where we were able to take pictures that we treasure now that were back home. George stopped at a wonderful restaurant where we sipped on Ouzo and local Greek beer along with a stop at a beach club for a few hours where we took a dip in the Agean Sea and soaked up some sun. Driving along the back roads with all of the breathtakingly gorgeous views is something we will never forget! We highly recommend booking the Beach Buggy experience! Trust us, you will not be disappointed and will go home with memories of a lifetime. Thanks again, George!!
George, our tour guide, was truly exceptional! He went above and beyond to make our adventure fun, exciting, and unforgettable. If you're visiting, the beach buggy tour is an absolute must—it was an incredible experience from start to finish. We had an amazing time and highly recommend it!
We had an amazing day touring Katakolon and the Ancient Villages with George. The buggies are brand new and are super cute, fully equipped with reversing cameras as well. George was a very knowledgeable guide and his hospitality including his thoughtfulness to provide cold water on a hot day was very appreciated. Loved the pic's he took!
