Greek Countryside Tour: Explore History & Culture

Discover ancient Olympia with Katakolon tours. Explore history, savor Greek cuisine, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia - Visitors to Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, can explore one of the most significant sanctuaries of ancient Greece. Key attractions include:
    The Temple of Zeus: Once the site of the colossal statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
    The Temple of Hera: Among the oldest…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Reserve Your Spot for an Unforgettable Experience!

Set off on an adventure through history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether passionate about history, a culinary enthusiast, or eager to discover the picturesque Greek countryside, this tour provides a unique experience for all. Secure your tour now and make memories that will endure forever.

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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Theresacw3715ga
May 14, 2026
Cruisers to Katakolon and Olympia/Best Private Driver Experience - Theodoros worked hard to accommodate our request for transportation to an olive mill we preferred to go to as well as the ancient ruins. He arranged a private driver for us and our day in Katakolon/Olympia was one of the best days of our trip. It was also a very competitive price, almost better than the local taxis waiting for tourists getting off cruise ships. As cruisers, we wanted to ensure we got to see what was important without the stress of cutting it close to our sail away time. Nickolas, our driver, was not only gracious but very enthused and educated about the area and its history. He spoke excellent English and was very accommodating. His main objectives seem to be that we relaxed and enjoyed the locations and the history he was so very proud of. BONUS: Our lunch experience (his recommendation) at Taverna Osteris was our best meal in Greece and we truly enjoyed being among the locals. Thank you, Nicholas and thank you, Theodoros. We hope to see you again.
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Missionstar
May 2, 2026
Excellent tour, fun way to spend the day! - We loved our tour day with this driver! He picked us up from the port and then we went to the Greek ruins of old Olympia, we stopped at a honey farm and had a small tour and tasting, I brought home some honey, and it is so delicious. Still one of my favorite parts of the trip! After this, we wound our way up an amazing hill to a monastery perched high above the city. It was breathtaking to experience and a little bit different. I would definitely recommend this tour and driver to anyone. He had a great attitude and was a lot of fun to spend the day with. For deals u can also find him at- a k i s t o u r . c o m . Admission to the archaeological site and museum was about €20 apiece, the honey farm tour was about €12 apiece and bring a few euros for the monastery too. I got some really delicious honey and hand cream from the honey farm that I brought home and have really been enjoying. The monastery does require a special attire, but they had something there that we could put on to go inside if you weren’t wearing the right clothes.
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Richard_n
Apr 16, 2026
Friendly and informative trip - Was a great experience, got dropped off at the ancient greek Olympic site then to a local honey farm, knowledgeable, friendly guide
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P3983jrkathyk
Apr 8, 2026
Memorable - Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge of the area. The lunch was a wonderful experience.
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Ann
Apr 1, 2026
Although we missed the port due to bad weather Theodoros Mamousis was very professional and generous - Our ship was not able to dock due to weather. I asked if we can get my money back Theodoros Mamousis was very helpful and generous and gave us a full refund for missing our trip he showed exceptional customer, service, generosity, and kindness. Next time in port we will definitely use his services and recommend him to our family and friends.
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Hyeonwooa
Jan 10, 2026
Local Native & Kind - He is a local native. Picked my parents and my selft up to Olympia at the Cruise Terminal of Katakolon. After looking around Olympia with another guide I made an appointment for better explanation, I came back to the Cruise Terminal as well. He was very kind & provided many explanation while driving.
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Alberti
Nov 4, 2025
Cruisers of MSC visiting from katakalon to Olympia - We were accompanied during our private excursion to Olympia and a beautiful monastery by the guide Theodoros Mamousis, simply very prepared and passionate. We were fascinated by the old town of Olympia but especially by the visit of this monastery perched and with a spectacular view. A gem that we could not have seen without our special guide who, speaking Italian, told us anecdotes of the monastery. Thank you Theodoros.
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Wander502151
Nov 3, 2025
Cruisers MSC to Olympia - With the private guide Mamousis, kind and very passionate person, speaking Italian, we spent a wonderful day in Olympia and then to a monastery, really a special treat. Thanks to the professionalism and sympathy of Mamousis our excursion was unforgettable.
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Vivianm3085
May 27, 2026
Interesting - The locations were wonderful!
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Anonymous
May 25, 2026
Was disappointed all the... - Was disappointed all the photos for the tour showed a van but we got a 4 person taxi whose air conditioning did not work good and the car smelled like cigarette smoke. I didn't read the description good, it was pretty much a taxi service to/from each spot. I did really enjoy the honey farm, and the driver was very personable, it just wasn't what I had expected.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).