Katakolon Shore Excursion: Ancient Olympia Plus Honey Farm & Olive Oil Tasting
Overview
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 and where the Olympic flame is lit for each Olympiad.
This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produce in the country, the olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a free olive oil and wine tasting experience at a local market.
Then, go off-the-beaten-path into a farm filled with fruit trees and vegetables and find Greek hospitality. Learn all about the circle of life of the bees by a local bee keeper and taste local delicacies accompanied with local artisan's honey.
Finally, spend some time at the village of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the sea front.
This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produce in the country, the olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a free olive oil and wine tasting experience at a local market.
Then, go off-the-beaten-path into a farm filled with fruit trees and vegetables and find Greek hospitality. Learn all about the circle of life of the bees by a local bee keeper and taste local delicacies accompanied with local artisan's honey.
Finally, spend some time at the village of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the sea front.
Inclusions
- Small group tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned van
- Live commentary on board
- Olive oil tasting at a local market
- Entry/Admission - Padelina Shopping Center
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Travel Insiders - High standard Travel Services in Greece, Epar. Odos Pyrgos - Katakolon, Κατάκολο 270 67, Greece
A family-run business that runs on daily basis private and small group tours from the port of Katakolon.
Acredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Klio's Honey Farm, Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Padelina Shopping Center, Fanaras 270 65, Greece
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Katakolo, Katakolo, Elis Region, West Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Travel Insiders - High standard Travel Services in Greece, Epar. Odos Pyrgos - Katakolon, Κατάκολο 270 67, Greece
A family-run business that runs on daily basis private and small group tours from the port of Katakolon.
Acredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Klio's Honey Farm, Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Padelina Shopping Center, Fanaras 270 65, Greece
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Katakolo, Katakolo, Elis Region, West Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Stephen H
July 2018
Loved it, fabulous time. Just a bit confusing how to find the bus in the cruise ship melee. It was not parked exactly as indicated on provide map.
Loved it, fabulous time. Just a bit confusing how to find the bus in the cruise ship melee. It was not parked exactly as indicated on provide map.Liliane384
March 2019
Excellent service! Very professional spanish speaking guide. We recommend the tour! Ideal for the time available in the port.
Excellent service! Very professional spanish speaking guide. We recommend the tour! Ideal for the time available in the port.adelaide5085
December 2018
We were a group of 9 travelling to Europe first time on MSC Musica. We booked this company to for private tours and it was just FAB! Booking was seamless, cost reasonable and we saw lots of local attractions and savoured local food at our guides recommendation. Excellent local notice made ever...
We were a group of 9 travelling to Europe first time on MSC Musica. We booked this company to for private tours and it was just FAB! Booking was seamless, cost reasonable and we saw lots of local attractions and savoured local food at our guides recommendation. Excellent local notice made everything really interesting and we had lots of fun as well!!khornbuc
August 2018
We joined another small group ending up with about 10 people and the tour could not have been better. Elena was knowledgeable and nice and her English was excellent.
We joined another small group ending up with about 10 people and the tour could not have been better. Elena was knowledgeable and nice and her English was excellent.greendeb
July 2018
This time last year we had the opportunity of going on this tour when our cruse ship docked in Katakolon. Thankfully I had read a review before and had pre-booked this tour. When we got off the boat we saw the massive groups for the cruse sold shore excursions. And then we saw the sign for our...
This time last year we had the opportunity of going on this tour when our cruse ship docked in Katakolon. Thankfully I had read a review before and had pre-booked this tour. When we got off the boat we saw the massive groups for the cruse sold shore excursions. And then we saw the sign for our tour.... a small elegant coach waiting for us with a friendly face. On the ride out to Olympia we heard all about the region and learned so much about the history of the sites we would be seeing that we were all very excited to arrive. Our tour guide had an Art history background and it was Awesome. Then we stopped for shopping and Olive Oil tasting. Everything was done so professionally and yet we felt like we were on a intimate family outing with only 13 people. Can't say enough about this tour, it was really a highlight of our whole trip and we spent 5 weeks all over Europe!! If we ever happen to have the opportunity to book a tour with this family run business we will.weebles2016
July 2018
we had a private tour for just two of us and it was brilliant. Our driver was full of knowledge, spoke very good English and was a pleasure to be with.
we had a private tour for just two of us and it was brilliant. Our driver was full of knowledge, spoke very good English and was a pleasure to be with.