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Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port

4.4/5 Katakolo from GREKALAND TRAVEL
  • Duration5 hours
  • Max Travelers30 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAdditional fees, Agent Favorite

Overview

Drive through the scenic and beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula to reach the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Admire the emblematic temples and athletic facilities and feel the era of the ancient classical period. Visit the modern Village of Olympia for shopping, traditional Greek food and refreshments.

Save time and money with our fast drive to Olympia. For your convenience and comfort departures just outside the cruise Terminal of Katakolo.

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What's included

  • English-speaking staff and drivers

  • Roundtrip transportation

  • Tolls and taxes

What's Not included

  • Food and drinks

  • Licensed tour guide in the monuments

  • Ancient Olympia

Itinerary

  • Fresh of your cruise ship just 2 min away from the Katakolo cruise Terminal meet our multilingual staff and start your adventure to explore the birth place of the Olympic Games.nnWe need approx. 1 hour to reach Ancient Olympia

  • Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Join us in reliving the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to 393 AD. as you explore the ruins of the great monuments.nnEnter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules.nnWe stay at Ancient Olympia 3 hours when you can visit the Archeological Sites and the modern village of Olympia for shopping, souvenirs, lunch and snacks.

  • Then we head back to Katakolo village ( 60-min ride back) where you can stroll around the picturesque little port, swim at the nearby beach, shop at the local shops or head directly back to the cruise ship.

Good to know

  • 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 adultu2019s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.4/5 342 reviews
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