Katakolon Shore Excursion: Premium Skip-the-Lines Olympia & Free Olive Oil Tasting Tour
Overview
This is the best way to visit Olympia! No more wasting precious vacation time on your shore excursion waiting in long lines. Breeze past the crowds at archaeological site ticket office as admission will have previously been arranged.
Admire ancient Olympia, the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. Situated in a lush, serene valley, it was once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus.
Learn why the ancient cultures believed that olive oil is responsible for longevity, strength and youth on your free olive oil tasting experience.
Admire ancient Olympia, the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. Situated in a lush, serene valley, it was once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus.
Learn why the ancient cultures believed that olive oil is responsible for longevity, strength and youth on your free olive oil tasting experience.
Inclusions
- Small group tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Padelina Shopping Center
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site of Olympia
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: The Travel Insiders, Katakolo 270 65 Greece
A family-run local agency, specialized in private and small group tours and shore excursions.
Our team will be waiting within the port area, holding a paper sign with your name on.
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games that lies in the hurt of the Greek countryside. Run the olympic track and spend time in the temple of Zeus, once hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Zeus.
See where the Olympic torh is lit for the modern Olympics.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Padelina Shopping Center, Fanaras 270 65, Greece
During our visit to the local market which collaborates with the Association of Agriculture, we will try different local varieties of olives, olive oil, and local delicacies. All of the above will be accompanied by local wine and the owner will provide an explanation about their unique characteristics
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Katakolo, Greece
Wrap up your tour by returning to the port of Katakolon. Choose between whether you wish to be dropped-off at the town and enjoy some extra time in t he small fishing village or return to the ship.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: The Travel Insiders, Katakolo 270 65 Greece
A family-run local agency, specialized in private and small group tours and shore excursions.
Our team will be waiting within the port area, holding a paper sign with your name on.
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games that lies in the hurt of the Greek countryside. Run the olympic track and spend time in the temple of Zeus, once hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Zeus.
See where the Olympic torh is lit for the modern Olympics.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Padelina Shopping Center, Fanaras 270 65, Greece
During our visit to the local market which collaborates with the Association of Agriculture, we will try different local varieties of olives, olive oil, and local delicacies. All of the above will be accompanied by local wine and the owner will provide an explanation about their unique characteristics
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Katakolo, Greece
Wrap up your tour by returning to the port of Katakolon. Choose between whether you wish to be dropped-off at the town and enjoy some extra time in t he small fishing village or return to the ship.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Stroller accessible
- Senior pricing applies to travelers within the EU
- A COPY of current valid passport is required on the day of travel for seniors and under 18yo
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- 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.
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August 2018
Elena ha resultado un auténtico descubrimiento, una guía extraordinaria. Estamos muy contentos y agradecidos. Excelente elección en su conjunto: Elena, en primer lugar, el autocar, la playa y todo lo demás. Gracias Elena, Familia Orfila
Elena ha resultado un auténtico descubrimiento, una guía extraordinaria. Estamos muy contentos y agradecidos. Excelente elección en su conjunto: Elena, en primer lugar, el autocar, la playa y todo lo demás. Gracias Elena, Familia Orfilajayl508
September 2023
The pick-up from the port was ready and on time. As promised, the tickets were available on site. Do bring a hat, it is hot and sunny even in mid September.
The pick-up from the port was ready and on time. As promised, the tickets were available on site. Do bring a hat, it is hot and sunny even in mid September.Happiness541335
July 2023
Guide was wonderful! Very interesting learning facts and all about where the first Olympics were held. Such a great history “field” trip!!
Guide was wonderful! Very interesting learning facts and all about where the first Olympics were held. Such a great history “field” trip!!James_D
June 2023
Elias was an exceptional guide. He shared first-hand archeological experience, and we left with an understanding of how the parts of the very large Olympia site came together.
Elias was an exceptional guide. He shared first-hand archeological experience, and we left with an understanding of how the parts of the very large Olympia site came together.lauracS9347XB
October 2022
I thought this tour experience was excellent from start to finish. This is a family tour company from the area and they had the inside ‘scoop’ on how to do this tour. When I signed up for the tour, I got reassurance through emails from the owner of the company so I always felt someone would be at...
I thought this tour experience was excellent from start to finish. This is a family tour company from the area and they had the inside ‘scoop’ on how to do this tour. When I signed up for the tour, I got reassurance through emails from the owner of the company so I always felt someone would be at the port waiting for me. The group was small and the driver was excellent getting us there with plenty of time before all the cruise ship buses got there. The tour guide was someone who majored in archeology and was excellent. The stop at the market was excellent. Try the Blood Orange Olive oil. They were very accommodating. The last 40 minutes of the tour we had time to stop for a quick lunch! Highly recommend!!!!!Susan_T
October 2022
Elena was great, very informative, She gave us a lot of info about the area on the drive. Pick up and drop off at the cruise port was a breeze.
Elena was great, very informative, She gave us a lot of info about the area on the drive. Pick up and drop off at the cruise port was a breeze.