Olympia Highlights & Winery Experience: 4-Hour Tour
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through history and flavor with our exclusive tour of Olympia and the Olympia Land Estate Winery. Walk through the birthplace of the Olympic Games, marvel at the ancient stadium, and visit the Temple of Zeus. Savor a selection of the finest wines at the Olympia Land Estate Winery, renowned for its exquisite local varieties. Enjoy a picturesque tour of the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and experience the beauty of the Greek countryside.
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Itinerary
This site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.
The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the principal museums of Greece, located in Olympia. The museum houses discoveries from the surrounding area, including the site of the Ancient Olympic Games. The collection includes objects produced and used in the area from prehistory to its time under Roman rule. The principal pieces in the museum are Hermes and the Infant Dionysus (attributed to Praxiteles), some objects from the Temple of Zeus and the Nike of Paionios.
Olympia Land Estate is a family winery that started producing small quantities of quality wines in the early 2000s, while since 2008 it has been creating the modern winery of the estate. Following the family tradition in a blessed and sacred place, Olympia, the cradle of culture and the Olympic ideal.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Once you exit the port gate , turn right and follow the red footpath, we will be waiting for you at the end of the red lane holding a sign with your name on it.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
This was a fantastic trip. Nikos, our driver, was super informative and wanted to make sure we were happy. The winery we visited was also great. Was run by a very nice family and the wines were delicious! Highly recommend this tour if you are looking for something special in Katakolon.
Thank you so much for the great review!!! We are so excited that we met your expectations!!! Hope to see you again in the future and explore different places.
This was the perfect tour. Johanna picked us at the end of the promenade next to the ship. She had a very lovely bus for us driven by George (a 20 person bus just for the 3 of us). She explained everything about the area and the original Olympic City on the journey. She had photos of the original and current so we could compare. There was a museum filled with items that were excavated from the area and the ruins of the buildings were a short walk from there. It was amazing. Johanna did a great job explaining everything. We then rejoined the bus and drove to a small family run winery for a wine tasting with snacks and homemade jams and olive oil. Everything was so good we bought 4 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of jam and a can of olive oil. We sat at a table under a tree right next to the grape vines. It was a magical day. I would definitely do this trip again. There is so much to see. I highly recommend Johanna and would use her again when I am back in this area.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such a memorable day with Johanna and George. It's great to hear you enjoyed exploring Ancient Olympia and that the winery visit was such a special experience. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Olympia for another unforgettable day!
Dora was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. She told us all the important things to look for and at in Olympia. At the winery she sat and chatted with us like we were old friends. Just a truly lovely day!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure spending the day with you in Olympia and at the winery. I'm delighted that you enjoyed learning about the history and discovering the highlights of this special place. Sharing stories, laughs, and good conversation with wonderful guests like you is what makes my work so rewarding. I hope to welcome you back to Greece again someday!
Dora was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. She told us all the important things to look for and at in Olympia. At the winery she sat and chatted with us like we were old friends. Just a truly lovely day!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure spending the day with you in Olympia and at the winery. I'm delighted that you enjoyed learning about the history and discovering the highlights of this special place. Sharing stories, laughs, and good conversation with wonderful guests like you is what makes my work so rewarding. I hope to welcome you back to Greece again someday!
Our tour guide Joanna was wonderful. Took us to a beautiful winery and was so attentive to our individual needs
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you had such a great experience and the winery visit made your day memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon
Great tour, our driver was so friendly and wouldn't do enough for us. We spent some time at the Olympia site which was really enjoyable. The winery we visited was family run and it was great to see the traditional methods of production still being used. The wine tasting was amazing and they served some really tasty platters also. We left with several bottles !! Would throughly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at the Olympia site and had such a great experience at the family-run winery. It’s always a pleasure to share these authentic, local gems with our guests. Cheers to the bottles you took home—may they bring back great memories of your time in Olympia. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back someday!
Great tour to Olympia. Really helpful and friendly driver nothing was too much trouble for him, really looked after us. The trip to the winery was amazing, a family run winery with some amazing wines and delicious platters served with the wine. A fantastic experience would throughly recommend
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic time in Olympia and that our driver made you feel so well cared for—your comfort and enjoyment are always our top priorities. The winery truly is a special place, and we're so glad you enjoyed the wines and delicious platters. It's wonderful to know the experience left such a great impression. Thank you for recommending us—we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Dora was a great tour guide, she met us as soon as we got off of our cruise with our name on the board so it was super easy to find her. We had a private tour so it was just my husband & I which was great! I do wish she had come into the Olympia museum with us to describe what we were looking at. Then we went to the winery which was super great & for a little tour around there. It would have been nice to have some time in the little town of Olympia, but on our way back she did let us off at the main strip with shops & restaurants which was an easy walk back to the cruise port. We overall had a great time & experience & would highly recommend to anyone traveling here!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! I’m glad to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the private tour and the winery visit. Thank you again for recommending us, and I hope to welcome you back to Olympia for more adventures in the future!
