Private Shore Tour: Ancient Olympia, Monastery & Beach Day
- 7 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games on this full-day Private Shore Tour. Explore the ancient site of Olympia and its museum, stroll through the charming modern town, taste premium local olive oil at a traditional mill, and visit a peaceful hillside monastery. Your day ends with relaxing free time at a beautiful nearby beach. This 7-hour itinerary offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and leisure designed especially for cruise travelers.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Private vehicle with driver-guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
Meet your private guide and begin your scenic drive toward the island’s west coast.
Walk among the ruins of ancient temples, training grounds, and the original Olympic Stadium. Learn how athletes competed here thousands of years ago and discover the site’s rich mythological past.
View masterpieces such as the statue of Hermes by Praxiteles and artifacts uncovered from the sanctuary. The museum offers excellent context for the monuments seen outdoors.
Enjoy free time in this friendly town. Browse small shops, stop for a coffee, or take a relaxed stroll through its charming streets.
Olive Oil Mill (45 min) Visit a family-run mill to learn about traditional and modern olive oil production. Taste a selection of fresh oils paired with local products and discover why Greek olive oil is world-famous. Olympia Monastery (1 hour) Continue to a peaceful local monastery set in the countryside. Explore its courtyard, admire the Byzantine-style architecture, and experience the region’s spiritual heritage. Olympia Beach (1 hour) Unwind at a beautiful nearby beach before returning to port. Swim, sunbathe, or simply enjoy the coastal scenery.
After the full day tour, return back to the port.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- taxiGo DMC
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Katakolo
- Its from-price is 150% above the median of the 15 city tours we list in Katakolo.
- It is longer than most of them.
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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