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Katakolon Excursion: Visit Ancient Olympia & Experience Olive Oil Tasting and Honey Farm Tour
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53 Ratings
Katakolo
Immerse yourself in Greek mythology at ancient Olympia, then indulge in a free olive oil and wine tasting. Experience the circle of life of bees at a local honey farm. End the day with shopping and lunch in Katakolon.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Katakolo - All tours start from the port of Katakolon where the ships dock.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - Visit the birthplace of the Olympic games, ancient Olympia like an Insider. Step back in time and feel what makes the area a unique destination to millions of people around the world.
Being at the site that hosted one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world, and nowadays included in the catalogue “Monuments of World Heritage of UNESCO”.
It is the actual and only area where the ceremony of the lighting of the olympic torch takes place.
- Klio’s Honey Farm - Go off-the-beaten track and visit a local farmhouse to experience the Greek hospitality and try one of the best honey and delicacies of the area.
- Padelina Shopping Center - A unique experience where one may learn all about the Greek olive oil and the olives in Greece. Tickle your taste buds by tasting some of the most famous products of the Greek land.
A all-in-one experience by visiting a local market collaborating with producers of the area.
- Katakolo - Wrap up your tour in the best way by spending some free time at the village of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the sea front.
What's Included
- Small group tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned van
- Olive oil tasting at a local market
What's Not Included
- Certified Guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism within the Olympic site
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees at the Olympic site (12 euros pp)
- Entrance fees at the honey farm (10 euros pp)
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day, small group journey from the port of Katakolon to explore the historic site of ancient Olympia, the revered grounds of deities and heroes from Greek legend, and the location where, for every Olympiad, the Olympic Torch is ignited.
This sanctified territory produces some of the country’s highest-quality agricultural items, including olive oil. Experience a complimentary taste test of olive oil and wine, products of the olive tree - a symbol of deathlessness and sagacity - at a nearby marketplace.
Next, venture onto uncharted routes into a farm abundant in fruit-bearing trees and various vegetables, where you’ll experience Greek hospitality at its finest. Gain knowledge on the life cycle of bees from a local beekeeper and enjoy regional specialties complemented with local artisan honey.
Conclude your tour with leisure time at the village of Katakolon to indulge in shopping and enjoy a seaside lunch.
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A COPY of current valid passport is required on the day of travel for seniors and under 18yo
Location
Katakolo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(53 Ratings)
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Susanwr7456nl
May 16, 2024
Best Way to Experience Katakolon - This was an amazing tour. Our guide held together a very diverse group of people with many questions. The archeological ruins were spectacular. The most special part of the trip was the visit to the honey bee farm where the owner was knowledgeable and open about honey bee farming, something many of us never think about. It was also good to move from place to place in a comfortable van to see the Katakolon area. The olive oil tasting was good and offered opportunity for shopping. The tour is long, so be sure you have enough time to take the tour. We were rushing back to the boat, but it was worth it. We seemed to have a better experience than those who merely did the park with a larger tour.
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Legan2012
May 12, 2024
Great tour - I loved Maria our guide. She was very informative. I really enjoyed the honey visit I learned a lot. The host was fantastic. Enjoyed the fresh juice that was offered.
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Steven453
May 7, 2024
Your Ancient Olympia Tour Begins Here - Despina was fabulous in connecting us with a small group tour, all passengers from our cruise. She was so helpful with pre-arrival planning and communication. Our guide at ancient Olympia was informative and very pleasant. The stop at the Olive Oil shop was delightful. We highly recommend The Travel Insiders for your Katakolon/Ancient Olympia touring.
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Rita_g
Dec 8, 2023
Gift off the beaten path - Private tour of honey farm was amazing. Purchased products and enjoyed the family i met. Several generations of work to bring a pure natural gift to others.
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Kmurray102
Nov 11, 2023
Lovely Tour - Absolutely lovely day. The stop at Olympia Honey Farm is very charming. It is a local home where you are served coffee and wonderful traditional delicacy. The location is beautiful and you learn about honey farming from a family who has been doing this for generations. The olive oil stop is fun as you taste multiple types of oil and balsanic vinegar. A fun easy day with lovely people. Definitely recommend.
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Michelle_d
Oct 29, 2023
Great expery - This tour was great. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything we were supposed to on this tour. The honey farm was really unique. The honey was so good. The olive oil tasting was great. We even got to taste different olives, not just the olive oil. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Rlenway
Oct 25, 2023
Fantastic tour! - This tour was amazing. We had an excellent "escort" who was very friendly and knowledgeable. There were just 8 in our group, so we had very personal service. The tour of Olympia was so interesting, and the stop for olive oil and wine tasting was in a nice shop with very reasonable prices for souvenirs.
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Frank_l
Sep 14, 2023
Fun and informative - Our guide Elena was very knowledgeable and friendly. The information was thorough and accurate. The honey farm was lovely and we enjoyed seeing how Greek people live.
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Cyrena
Sep 12, 2023
Wonderful trip - Wonderful trip with locals! Communication was great. The local honey bee farm was amazing. The guide at Olympia was very knowledgeable and kind. 10/10 recommend!
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Michael
Oct 29, 2023
Not worth the amount of money. 150.00 PP for a ride to the museum. Took 5 hrs. Had to pay to get in. Terrible waist time - Not at all worth the money. Waisted most of our day. Brought us to a gift shop for our olive oil tasting. Felt like a tourist trap
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