Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Driver
- Private transportation
- Engish guide book
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Air- conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees winery
- Licensed Tour Guide within the Archaeological site and museum of Olympia
- Entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Olympia that is 20 euros per person.
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 .
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 123 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
1Look Elsewhere
This is not a “tour”. A taxi picks you up, too small for 5 people, and drives you to the site and drops you off and picks you up 2 hours later. She didn’t make reservations for the winery but said we could go at 12:30, which was half an hour before the end of the tour and the time we needed to be back on our ship. Also, you need to choose between the winery and the beach. Don’t waste your money.
5Excellent tour to see it...
Excellent tour to see it all at a relaxed pace. We chose to see the Olympic museum and ruins, visit an olive oil mill and enjoy some beach time. All great. We loved the flavored olive oils and shipped home to the US. Our tour guide was Marilena and she was amazing. She provided just the right amount of information while she safely drove us all over the island. We would recommend the tour and suggest you request Marilena.
1Not as expected
We were very disappointed in our trip. Our guide didn’t not give us any history and handed us a book at Olympia for us to figure out on our own. Not at all what we expected. He was friendly and talkative but I feel like I have to come back to actually learn about the history
5This was relaxing and...
This was relaxing and comfortable AC vehicle and Cristo was terrific The Olympic stadium was well worth the money spent. !
5Wonderful Experience
An excellent experience with our personal chauffeur and guide Christos. Was very knowledgeable , explaining all the history, culture, geography and economics of the region. He custom tailored our experience to suit us with his guidance. Most enjoyable. Highly recommend. Thank you Christos for a wonderful day.
5Personal touch
Great driver & guide. Really gave us a taste of authentic Greek life. Would highly recommend this tour
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Taxi Katakolo
- 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
How it compares in Katakolo
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 36 day trips we list in Katakolo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 36.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Katakolo
Katakolo is a small port on the west coast of the Peloponnese and the nearest harbour to ancient Olympia, where the Olympic Games began.
Katakolo sits at the tip of a small cape in the region of Elis, facing the Ionian Sea, with the island of Zakynthos visible on a clear day across the water. The port is a small waterfront of tavernas and cafés along a quay. Pyrgos, the regional town, lies a short way inland, and the coast on either side has long sandy beaches.
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