The Olympia Experience

"The Olympia Experience" shore excursion from Katakolon

Ancient Olympia tour: 6 hour semiprivate tour.(25 participants max.)

Cost per person : 86 euro (Transportation + Onboard Guidance + Guided Tour of The Olympic Games Site + Guided Tour of the Archaeological Museum + Free Time + Greek Dining Experience)

Get the most from your visit in Ancient Olympia with this exclusive package tour. It includes transportation from Katakolon to Olympia and back, guided tour of the Archaeological Museum & Site plus a gourmet experience of traditional Greek cuisine. Our selected associates will make every effort to provide the services that will make your trip to Olympia a memorable one.

From Katakolon port to Olympia you will be escorted by a professional tour guide that will provide general information about Katakolon, Olympia, Pyrgos and the prefecture of Ilia. Also all necessary information, to prepare you for your guided tour in Olympia, will be passed on. When reaching Olympia your tour guide will assist to buy your tickets so you wont lose valuable time by waiting in line. After that you will join a small group, no more than 25 people, in a semi-private guided tour experience of the ancient Olympic Games site and the famous Archaeological museum of Olympia.

After your two hour tour and a busy day unwind at the peaceful environment of Thanos Touris Taverna. His mother Vasso, one of the best restaurateurs in Olympia, will give you a warm welcome and offer you homemade style traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine dishes from an all you can eat buffet. Wine from local biological cultivated grapes is included. For desert a treat of loukoumades with pure Greek honey will complete your dining experience.

The restaurants pool is at your disposal for a quick swim before lunch or relaxation on the sun beds after your meal.

When it is time for the final departure your guide will make sure that everyone is on the bus and escort you back to Katakolon. On the way your guide will be happy to discuss your experience in Olympia and answer any questions you may have.

The above tour package does not include gratuities and entrance fees. The ticket for the site and the Archaeological Museum costs 12 euro p.p..

Children under 3 years old can join the tour without a charge. For children under 12 years of age the price is 76 euro.

All shore excursions are guaranteed to return to the port in time so that there will be no chance of you not getting on board your cruise ship.

Audio devices (microphone for the tour guide and earpieces for the guests) are included in this tour.

Take advantage of our joined shore excursions package deal.
For booking two(2) shore excursions, you will receive a 15% discount off the second shore excursion.
For booking three(3) shore excursions, you will receive a 30% discount off the third shore excursion only.

Additional Info

  • Cost p.p.: 86 euro
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Activity Level: Moderate
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