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Katakolo to Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour: Cruise Port Drive and Peloponnese Peninsula Exploration
4.2
95 Ratings
Katakolo
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.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Katakolo Port - 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.
We need approx. 1 hour to reach Ancient Olympia
- 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.
Enter 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.
We 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.
- Katakolo Port - 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.
What's Included
- English-speaking staff and drivers
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tolls and taxes
What's Not Included
- Entrance ticket to Ancient Olympia (Full: €12, Reduced: €6 )
- Food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide in the monuments
Additional Information
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.
Location
Katakolo Port
Greca Land Travel Agency and Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(95 Ratings)
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Lucy_c
May 25, 2024
Great transport - Great service - good communication. Punctual and informative organiser. Clean and tidy transport. No waiting. Bottle of water provided.
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Walter_w
May 19, 2024
Great ride to Olympia! - Wonderful transportation to Olympia. Highly recommend this very good company for your ride to see the ruins
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Juanjos_p151
Nov 16, 2023
The visit to the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology highly recommended - Impressive visit to Kotsana's museum of ancient Greek technology. Its content is very well structured, a great professional attending to it, and very economical. Highly recommended, and very instructive.
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Xuzhou_c
Jun 4, 2024
Reliable service - Bus ride is not as easy if sone of the guests do not arrive on time. Overall the operators did a good job. If you do not mind having 40 or plus people on the bus and have enough free time, this service is acceptable. Private transfer with smaller cars or vans are a better choice.
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Sammoeastgosford
May 30, 2024
Transfer not Tour - Not so much as a tour, more of a bus transfer. Experience was good. Olympia excellent and a lovely town. Good bus service.
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Bonnief98
May 30, 2024
A bit of a let down - The olympic stadium was a bit of a disappointment. You enter thru a beautiful archway and the stadium is a flat dirt field. Thats it. Nothing else. We were expectiing to see seating, some ruins at the stadium, but nothing. There are plenty of ruins to see, but not in the stadium itself. The museum was very good and had beautiful artifacts. The bus company did a good job for what they were there for. Transportation
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Pamela_g
May 20, 2024
Good price for touring on your own - The pick up is easy to locate in the first gift shop on the right as you exit the port. You get a discount on your purchases in this shop if you show proof you have booked the tour and they have many unique items like statues and glass bowls. The bus transports you to the Olympia site where you then purchase your tickets to explore on your own to see the ruins and museum. The bus driver drove safely and our guide was efficient in making sure everyone was on the bus for the begging and the return. This was a good price for those who prefer touring on your own.
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Giovanna_l
Jun 3, 2024
Not a Tour - This is not a tour - just a transfer ! The booking agent attempted to assist some passengers to download apps so they would have some info on our tour of the sites. Would have been better if Viator had provided this info prior to tour do everyone could have downloaded info.
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Paulus_n
May 25, 2024
Decent bus ride to the ancient Olympia side. - The operator was attentive and profesional, actually it’s just a bus ride to the ancient Olympia side. A decent bus rode though.
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Kellie_r
May 27, 2024
Not a tour, just a transfer - This was nothing more than a bus transfer, there was no tour included. You can buy transfers much cheaper when in port. Also note it doesn't include your entry ticket either.
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