Katakolon Olympia Escorted Shore Excursion
Description
Meet your Escort at Katakolon Port and begin your journey aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for a scenic 40-minute drive through the lush Peloponnesian countryside to the ancient site of Olympia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-see destination for anyone visiting the area, renowned as the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece. Upon arrival, you'll have approximately four hours to explore the site at your own pace. With the help of a detailed audio guide, delve into the rich history and cultural importance of this iconic location. Wander among the ruins of ancient temples, athletic training grounds, and the original Olympic Stadium, imagining the grandeur and spirit of the ancient games. After your self-guided tour, relax on the return journey to Katakolon Port. When purchasing tickets, please select a time equal to 1 hour after the Tour Start time Thank you
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Olympia, located in the western Peloponnese, Greece, was a major ancient sanctuary and the birthplace of the Olympic Games in 776 BCE. Dedicated to Zeus, it housed the massive Temple of Zeus and the famed Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Olympia was a cultural and religious center, hosting athletic competitions every four years. Today, it is an important archaeological site and a symbol of peace and athletic excellence.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
We had a great time in Olympia! Everything went exactly as planned and explained, from the initial meetup time to the return back to the cruise terminal. Tina was very welcoming and friendly, and she did an amazing job sharing information about the site and the region during the trip, along with great advice for the visit. It was perfectly calibrated for us—allowing us to explore the amazing site and museum with just enough context to enjoy it to the fullest! We were in a pretty small group (around 20 people), which was also a big plus. Thanks again to Tina and Spiros!
We originally planned to take the train to Olympia, but booked this transportation when we figured out the train times did not align with when our cruise was in port. We were tired of in depth tours, so this was just perfect. Tina provided some information on the drive and Teo did an excellent job driving.
Tina and Panos were great from the start. Helpful, polite and thoroughly knowledgeable about history and local life. No sales pitches , no gimmicks. An extremely easy tour that my family enjoyed very much. Great value for money. Highly recommend.
Transportation was well organized and easy to access from the cruise ship and back. Buses were comfortable and the guide was accessible and very helpful. Definitely recommend.
The excursion overall was perfect! Tina met us at the meeting point and welcomed us warmly and the bus was clean and well maintained with good air conditioning. Chris the driver was very nice too. Tina explained all the trip details to us and provided us with enough information and details about Olympic site and villages around even though it wasn’t a guided tour… we highly recommend this tour for anyone interested to visit Olympia.
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We had a good time on our tour. We enjoyed that it was self guided so that we could look at everything at our own pace. Tina and Nikos did a great job and we enjoyed learning about Katakolon and Olympia.
Very affordable way to get to Olympia from cruise port. The taxis are about $120 round trip so for 2 people this was a good deal! They also provided information on the way there and back. Nothing too fancy basically a cheap taxi with helpful info, but worth exactly what you pay for
We really enjoyed our experience on our trip to Olympia. The guides were very helpful & we’re from the area, so were able to give us more local history. The bus was in perfect condition & the driver made sure that we got back to our cruise ship with time to spare. They gave us plenty of time to visit Olympia, the museum & spend a bit of time in the village. I would recommend this excursion to anyone.
One of our best tours after being on 17 cruises. Tina and Angel made our tour very informative and helpful. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
This was a very large group and for the most part we were left to explore on our own. Our tour guide did provide some information, but most of her time was spent counting and recounting people.
