Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach
Description
Enjoy a hassle-free ride to your cruise ship with this private transfer service from Katakolo port to Olympia . Discover the highlights of Olympia on a private 5-hours tour. The half-day adventure is perfect for travelers who like the flexibility to customize their sightseeing experience without worrying about the details.Visit the archaeological site with the temple of Zeus ,stadium, temple of Hera , the museum with the statue of the god Hermes, the helmet of Miltiades. You will also love Wine tour and tasting. Along the way, local driver provides information about the area, commentary and insider tips for the rest of your vacation.Last stop Agios Andreas beach.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will get familiarized with the history of ancient Olympia and the magnificent of the olympic games heritage. You will also have the chance to walk to the Olympia stadium and see the Zeus temple along with all museum artifacts that witness the magnificent Olympia history and culture. (Licensed guide within Olympia is not included and is available, with additional fee)
We visit to the winery for wine tasting and treat with traditional vegetable snacks and taste portions of cooked meal.
where you will see the metopes from the temple of Zeus, the magnificent statue of Hermes of Praxiteles, the statue of Nike of Paionios and the helmet of Miltiades, a famous general from the Persian wars. You can also visit the Museum of the History of the games where you can learn more about how the Olympic games began and the sports they were included.
The beach is located near the port of Katakolon. Is a unique place to take photos and enjoy coffee or an icecream by the sea .
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our meeting place will be the first exit from Katakolon Port. Upon your arrival at the port, I will be there to pick you up with our vehicle and provide you with a tour which will last 4-5 hours max. I will be holding a board with your name written on it, so you will easily recognize me. Out of the service area is available upon request.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(112)
Andres Stamos was our tour guide and driver. He was so courteous as informational. He accommodated our plans and had a great itinerary for the day. He spoke about the fig trees while driving and we loved When he found out we had never tried fig before, he pulled over immediately and pulled off some figs off a local tree for us to sample. It was so much fun! We will remember that experience for a lifetime!
Andreas was the BEST tour guide. He was informative, kind, knowledgeable, and beyond accommodating. He communicated well if any concerns. He met exactly at the pick up time and as described. The van was clean, new, and comfortable. He began the tour with with telling us about Olympia's history, culture, landscape. He took us to the ruins and even gave us a book to guide us throughout. He gave us free time there and told us where to meet him when we were done. After we went to the Olympian Koufolias Olive Oil Mill. This was a highlight of my trip. We were given a free tour of the mill and provided tasting at the end. The oil was affordable as souvenirs. After this, Andreas took us to get Greek pastries I had asked for. After this we drove to a beautiful ocean front restaurant for lunch at the port. The portions were huge and unbelievably fresh. Andreas then took us back to the port to make sure we made it back to our cruise on time. He was so kind and friendly. He was even accommodating to provide a car seat for my toddler on the tour. I truly loved every part of this tour and highly recommend.
My wife, 2 adult sons, and I had a great time on this tour. Marilena was a great driver. She recommended a great restaurant for lunch and brought us wherever we wanted to go. I would recommend this tour.
Driver was very friendly and was waiting at cruise port with a sign. Would highly recommend this company.
My family had the best time on this tour with Cristobal! He was just a delight and treated us all like his own family. So informative and entertaining the entire day. Somehow my aunt thinks she is coming back for his daughter's wedding, but we'll see about that! :) Wonderfully air conditioned Mercedes to take you to all of the places. You can work out with them where you want to go and how long you want to stay at each location. Easy to find when you get off the ship. Very communicative over WhatsApp so I had all the information to meet up with them.
Dream day in Katakolo and Olympia. Cristos was so wonderfully kind, professional, and fun. Would recommend 100/100 as the best way to explore.
Had a great time. Our driver took us where we wanted to go and had great communication the entire time. Customized our trip to what we wanted.
Had a great tour with Andreas. We saw Olympia ruins and museum and the he customized our tour to see a honey farm and olive oil press company. He took is to super market to get a specific wine we requested and then recommended Jimmy’s for lunch when we got back which was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour.
Our guide, Nancy, was incredibly knowledgeable about her country and made this tour a truly memorable experience. She was exceptionally accommodating to our family’s needs, especially my parents, who have mobility issues. Her patience, kindness, and flexibility allowed us to enjoy the tour at our own pace without ever feeling rushed. We loved exploring the ruins, having time to shop, and visiting the winery, which was a wonderful highlight of the day. Nancy went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and able to enjoy every stop. We highly recommend this tour, especially for anyone traveling with family members who may need a little extra care and attention.
Andreas was great. He was well informed of the area and explained all we saw traveling to the Olympic a site. The vehicle was very comfortable and great air conditioning to help with the July heat. Took us to a great little restaurant by the beach that had great food and views. Definitely recommend it.
Hello!Thank you so much for your wonderful review and your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure driving you and exploring Ancient Olympia together.I am so glad that you felt comfortable in the vehicle despite the July heat, and that you enjoyed the beachside restaurant I picked out for you. Your recommendation means a lot to me.I wish you all the best and hope to see you again on a future trip!Best regards,Andreas
