- Katakolo Port - Fresh of your cruise ship just 2 min away from the Katakolo cruise Terminal meet our multilingual staff and start your adventure to explore the birth place of the Olympic Games.
We need approx. 1 hour to reach Ancient Olympia
- Olympia - Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Join us in reliving the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to 393 AD. as you explore the ruins of the great monuments.
Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules.
We stay at Ancient Olympia 3 hours when you can visit the Archeological Sites and the modern village of Olympia for shopping, souvenirs, lunch and snacks.
- Katakolo Port - Then we head back to Katakolo village ( 60-min ride back) where you can stroll around the picturesque little port, swim at the nearby beach, shop at the local shops or head directly back to the cruise ship.
- English-speaking staff and drivers
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tolls and taxes
- Entrance ticket to Ancient Olympia (Full: €12, Reduced: €6 )
- Food and drinks
- Licensed tour guide in the monuments
Navigate the picturesque terrain of the Peloponnese Peninsula to arrive at the origination of the Olympic Games. View the symbolic temples and sports facilities and immerse yourself in the epoch of the ancient classical period. Stop by the contemporary Olympia Village for purchases, authentic Greek cuisine, and beverages.
Conserve both time and resources with our swift commute to Olympia. For your amenity and comfort, take-offs are located directly outside the Katakolo cruise terminal.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
