Ancient Olympia Tour: Explore Mythology, Taste Local Honey & Olive Oil
4.8
17 Ratings
Olympia
Embark on a half-day tour of ancient Olympia, delve into Greek mythology, indulge in olive oil and wine tasting, explore a farm with fruit trees and bees, and enjoy shopping and lunch by the sea front in Katakolon.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia - This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to Ancient Olympia, the playground of the Gods and heroes of Greek mythology. Discover the land where the Olympic torch is lit and the original Olympic stadium at the archeological site. This beautiful open-air archaeological park is sure to reward you!
What's Included
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Small group tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Certified Guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism within the Olympic site
  • Olympic site admission: 12 Euros
  • Honey farm addmission: 10 Euros pp
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day adventure with a small group from the port of Katakolon to ancient Olympia, where Greek mythology’s divine beings and heroes once roamed, and the eternal Olympic flame is consistently ignited for each Olympiad. This sanctified territory is a hub of premium agricultural products in the nation, especially olive oil. Explore the outputs of the olive tree, a emblem of endless life and intelligence, through a complimentary olive oil and wine tasting session at a local market.

Next, traverse through an unconventional route to a homestead abundant with fruit trees and vegetables, and explore Greek hospitality. Discover the lifecycle of bees from a local apiarist and relish local delicacies sweetened with honey from local craftspeople.

To conclude, devote some time at the Katakolon village for retail therapy and seaside lunch.

Location
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Archea Olympia
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Steven_g
Nov 5, 2023
Don't miss - We learned the history and culture of ancient Olympia. We had the privilege of being with a guide who explained in great detail the history. We then got the chance to visit a family owned honey farm that was truly a highlight. We weren't sure what to expect but this tour far exceeded our expectations
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Frank_h
Oct 15, 2023
Highly recommend this laid back tour with Ms Vasso! - This is a case of a tour escort (Ms Vasso) who made our shore excursion special! - Ancient Olympia was good; but Vasso’s effort to endure our visit went smoothly (eg, arranged a tour guide to accompany us at Olympia) made it special. - the honey farm visit was laid back but informative. Oh, and the honey was delicious! - and we bought quiet a few items at the Olive Oil tasting place, so yes, it was worth a visit. - but it was Vasso & van driver who made our trip! Vasso was engaging, lively & informative, she was a sweetheart! - BTW, we were driven around in a swanky top of the line Mercedes Benz van, wow!
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Steven_p
Oct 6, 2023
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful excursion to attend. We learned so much about bee keeping from a local woman and it was especially nice to be at her home which she provided awesome snacks. We also bought her homemade lavendar cream which I haven't tried yet.
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Sherri_c
Oct 2, 2023
Honey Farm - We had a wonderful time and never felt rushed. The host at the Honey Farm was very warm and welcoming. We learned a lot.
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519camellias
Oct 1, 2023
Best Tour Guide in Olympia! - We were privileged to have Elena as our tour guide while visiting Katakolono/Olympia. She had so much interesting information and knowledge to share with us, which made this tour very unique and very memorable for us.
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Brian_b
Sep 21, 2023
Tour guide for Olympia... - Tour guide for Olympia was excellent. She gave us so much history and perspective and made the trip fantastic
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Vivian_v
Sep 14, 2023
This is a must-do! - Our guide was so knowledgeable of the history of ancient Olympia -it was fascinating! The honey farm is multi-generational, and the beekeeper was so informative. The farm is lovely, the people are charming, and the honey is superb! The olive oil market was chockful of delectable options.
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Holli_b
Sep 14, 2023
Best way to Spend Local - This tour was perfect!! Elina was amazing, her knowledge and passion was exciting! The group was only 14 people and relaxed. Johana was very fun and lighthearted. Klio and the honey farm was a perfect introduction to Olympia’s culture LOVED IT ALL.. Thank you from Tennessee ❤️
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Lauren_e
Oct 19, 2023
A good mix of everything - A good experience overall. We have 4 kids, so the ancient history experience was a bit boring but we enjoyed it. The honey farm was nice. The olive oil was delicious too. The tour overall was a little slow, but suited for all ages therefore.
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Brian_c
Aug 10, 2023
Wooooo, Woooooo, and a little wine too. - Fun day trip with nice stops along the way. The guide was friendly, fun and full of great information. The family run operations we visited along the way, were gracious and very inviting. Aside from the "land train" ride being a bit bumpy, it was a very enjoyable experience.
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