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Katakolon Shore Excursion: Premium Skip-the-Lines Olympia & Free Olive Oil Tasting Tour
Katakolo, Greece
- 4 to 5 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities—Olympia—without transport worries or long waits. You’ll have time to discover the ruined stadium, archway, and track—where the ancient Olympic games were held—before exploring the nearby Archaeological Museum. Before your return, enjoy an olive oil tasting and learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth.
- Visit ancient Olympia on a small-group shore excursion from Katakolon
- Taste olives, olive oil, and local specialties, with wine
- Walk—or even run!—on the original Olympic track
- Includes onboard commentary for background, plus port pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Small group tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Certified tourist guide wihin the Olympic site - Available upon request
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Katakolo PortKatakolo 270 67, Greece
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 6/13/2023 - 6/2/2025
Monday - Sunday : 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Pickup details
Important Note: Travelers are notified directly about the exact pick-up time via message.
What To Expect
Katakolo Port
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Olympia
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Padelina Shopping Center
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Katakolo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Wheelchair 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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Joan_W, Nov 2023
great tour and guide. Couldn't ask for a better tour. I will recommend it to my friends in the future. We learned alot.
James_D, Jun 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.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for taking some time to share your views on this Premium Skip-the-Lines Olympia & Free Olive Oil Tasting shore excursion from Katakolon port.
We are delighted to read that you enjoyed this first-hand archeological experience with one of our exceptional partners, Elias and that you got a full insight of how the site probably stood back in ancient times.
We look forward to seeing you in the future.
Best regards,
The Travel Insiders
Susan_T, Oct 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.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are really pleased to know that you enjoyed your day in Olympia and especially that Elena helped to make your trip to Greece a memorable one. Picking you up at the port is certainly a breeze since we plan every single detail so as to offer you some relaxing, care-free experiences around the Olympic site. We hope to see you again soon and wish you all the best.
Sheryl_S, Sep 2022
This was not a tour but a private driver that took us to Olympia. No tour for r explanation was included.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the private tour you had with our team. As a a family-run business, we appreciate getting useful feedback related to the tours we provide and we definitely consider it valuable. Our apologies for causing any incovenience and we will be happy to accommodate you on a next visit to our beautiful country.
Thanks again and we wish you all the best!
Despina
The Travel Insiders
Jane_B, Jun 2022
Elena was a great tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and very proud of her culture and heritage, we highly recommend her! Thank you Elena!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for your excellent review and recommendation. We are more than pleased to read that your Skip-The-Lines Olympia & Olive Oil Tasting tour was worth picking and especially that Elena shared her passion for our culture and heritage so that you also realize the importance of the Olympic spirit. We hope to see you again sometime soon for even more memorable experiences.
Wish you the best!
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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