Embark on a half-day tour from Katakolo to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the scenic Peloponnese Peninsula, visit iconic temples and athletic facilities, and indulge in traditional Greek food and shopping in the modern Village of Olympia.
Embark on a half-day tour from Katakolo to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the scenic Peloponnese Peninsula, visit iconic temples and athletic facilities, and indulge in traditional Greek food and shopping in the modern Village of Olympia.
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Katakolo Port - Just two minutes from the Katakolo cruise terminal, meet the friendly multilingual staff and embark on an exciting journey to explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
The journey to Ancient Olympia takes approximately one hour. - Olympia - Olympia, a revered sanctuary of ancient Greece located in Elis on the Peloponnese…
- Katakolo Port - Just two minutes from the Katakolo cruise terminal, meet the friendly multilingual staff and embark on an exciting journey to explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
The journey to Ancient Olympia takes approximately one hour.
- Olympia - Olympia, a revered sanctuary of ancient Greece located in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is renowned for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Experience the awe and excitement of the original Olympic Games, held from 776 BC to 393 AD, as you wander through the ruins of these magnificent monuments.
Visit the renowned archaeological site of Olympia and admire the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame is lit during the modern Olympic Games. Discover the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, along with the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, unique monuments where competitors once pledged to abide by the rules.
Spend three hours at Ancient Olympia, where you can explore the archaeological sites and the modern village of Olympia, perfect for shopping, souvenirs, lunch, and snacks.
- Katakolo Port - Afterwards, return to Katakolo village (a 60-minute ride back), where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the charming little port, swim at the nearby beach, shop at local stores, or head straight back to the cruise ship.
- English-speaking staff and drivers
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tolls and taxes
- English-speaking staff and drivers
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tolls and taxes
- Food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide in the monuments
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide in the monuments
- Entrance fees
Navigate the picturesque terrain of the Peloponnese Peninsula to arrive at the origination of the Olympic Games. View the symbolic temples and sports facilities and immerse yourself in the epoch of the ancient classical period. Stop by the contemporary Olympia Village for purchases, authentic Greek cuisine, and beverages.
Conserve both time and…
Navigate the picturesque terrain of the Peloponnese Peninsula to arrive at the origination of the Olympic Games. View the symbolic temples and sports facilities and immerse yourself in the epoch of the ancient classical period. Stop by the contemporary Olympia Village for purchases, authentic Greek cuisine, and beverages.
Conserve both time and resources with our swift commute to Olympia. For your amenity and comfort, take-offs are located directly outside the Katakolo cruise terminal.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
