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Olympia Private Tour: Half Day Experience Minimizing Crowds
4.9
77 Ratings
Katakolo
Join our Olympia Private Tour for a half-day experience that minimizes crowds. Our local guides will customize the itinerary to suit your needs and ensure you have a memorable visit to the historic sanctuary of Olympia.
Join our Olympia Private Tour for a half-day experience that minimizes crowds. Our local guides will customize the itinerary to suit your needs and ensure you have a memorable visit to the historic sanctuary of Olympia.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Archaeological Site of Olympia - Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia, Greece
Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games by first visiting the archeological site. You will admire the stunning view of the most famous monuments such as the ancient stadium, that hosted 40.000 spectators sited,the temple of Zeus and Hera’s and many more.
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Archaeological Site of Olympia - Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia, Greece
Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games by first visiting the archeological site. You will admire the stunning view of the most famous monuments such as the ancient stadium, that hosted 40.000 spectators sited,the temple of Zeus and Hera’s and many more. -
Archaeological Museum of Olympia - where you will see the metopes from the temple of Zeus, the magnificent statue of Hermes of Praxiteles, the statue of Nike of Paionios and the helmet of Miltiades, a famous general from the Persian wars.
You can also visit the Museum of the History of the games where you can learn more about how the Olympic games begun and the sports they were included. - Klio’s Honey Farm - You will learn a lot about the production of honey and have the chance to try it as well.
- Agios Ilias Beach - A great place for the Summer with lovely view of the bay of the Ionian Sea where you can enjoy a drink and swim.
- Monastery of Kremasti - We visit the monastery if you want to follow the tour schedule if not we can visit another place of your choice at the same distance. The monastery is located, between the villages Lanthi and Labeti on steep rock with an amazing view of the mountain Erymanthos and the forest of Foloi.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Driver / Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English guide book
- Live commentary on board
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Driver / Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English guide book
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Olympia that is 12 euros per person.
- Entrance fee to Klios Honey farm 10€ per adult and 7€ per child
- Licensed Tour Guide within the Archaeological site and museum of Olympia
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Entrance ticket for the archaeological site and museum of Olympia that is 12 euros per person.
- Entrance fee to Klios Honey farm 10€ per adult and 7€ per child
- Licensed Tour Guide within the Archaeological site and museum of Olympia
Additional Information
Optimal for evading large groups
We can tailor the itinerary of the places to be visited as per your specifications and ensure punctuality.
We extend an invitation for you to uncover the distinct history of the Olympic games under the guidance of our articulate, hospitable, local guides fluent in English. As the sanctuary of Olympia wasn’t constructed…
Optimal for evading large groups
We can tailor the itinerary of the places to be visited as per your specifications and ensure punctuality.
We extend an invitation for you to uncover the distinct history of the Olympic games under the guidance of our articulate, hospitable, local guides fluent in English. As the sanctuary of Olympia wasn’t constructed overnight, a few hours are enough to enjoy an engaging tour of Olympia.
- Private tour only for your group by Andreas Stamos
Location
Katakolo Port
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(77 Ratings)
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Talulabug
Oct 30, 2024
Great tour, even better host - Andreas was not available on the day of our cruise stop, but set up up with a tour with Nancy. Nancy was an amazing tour guide. She welcomed us as the cruise port with our name. She let us know that our day was completely customizable and we could do as much or as little as we wanted.
She took us straight to the archeological site where we were able to stay ahead of the cruise tour crowds. Although she was unable to join us through the gate, she gave us a book that clearly explained what we were looking at and what the ruins would have originally looked like. She waited just outstanding de the gate for us and met us exactly where she said she’d be waiting.
She then took us to the Klio honey farm which was one of our favorite tours of our whole cruise. We also went to an olive oil plant and to a hotel with beach access where we enjoyed a beverage with the most spectacular view.
Another highlight was that Nancy took us to the an amazing local restaurant (not a tourist restaurant but one that the locals go to). The food was delicious and the owners were such beautiful people who treated us like we were long lost family.
Our day with Nancy was our absolute favorite day. She was such an exceptional host and tour guide. If I ever find myself in Katakolon, I will be booking with her again.
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Francisdw8753ut
Oct 25, 2024
Thank you Andreas for this great time. - Very satisfied to have chosen to spend our 1/2 day with Andreas from Taxi Katakolo during our stop at the cruise port.Present on time at the foot of the boat with Van very comfortable,customization of our itinerary according to our interests of our boat return time and our budget. Help loading and folding of my wheelchair. 5-Star support with small bottle of water for the visit ...
Visit of the museum and historical site in Olympia , commentary and information about the region , about the country during the journey .
Always listening to our expectations available and professional.
I highly recommend his services during a stopover in Katakolon.
Thank you Andreas for this great time.
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Fay_s
Oct 13, 2024
Great and patient guide!... - Great and patient guide! Since one of our party was ill, it was just the two of us. He made everything interesting and the tour was lovely.
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Joey
Oct 11, 2024
Amazing!! - Wonderful day exploring all Katakolo/Olympia. Our guide/driver Marilena was excellent and so very kind. She was Knowledgeable and knew just where to take us to beat the crowds. Would highly recommend- you won’t be disappointed!!
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Relax559321
Oct 10, 2024
A wonderful experience - Andreas is a multi generation local who knows and loves his region. He took us to several hidden gems as well as a marvelous olive oil processing facility that was excellent. As a very experienced world traveler I can assure you will be well cared for.
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Ana_h
Sep 27, 2024
visit to Olympia - The ruins of Olympia was an excellent excursion1. Maria Helena was an excellent driver and guide. The Blakavaa was delicious. Thank you
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Jaime_g
Sep 21, 2024
An amazing experience! - We did this private half day tour with Christo and were able to customize part of our time after seeing the ruins. We went Kilo’s honey farm and to an olive oil mill and had tastings at both. Christo was full of information and stories of his family and the local culture. It was an amazing day!
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Deanbrisbane
Sep 21, 2024
Great way to experience Olympia - Olympia was a last minute port change on our cruise so we followed the great reviews and booked the half day tour. Wow. What a great experience! Nancy our guide was simply amazing, getting us to the popular sites before the crowds and providing us with lots of local information on the way. The archeological site and museum were fascinating, but the visit to Kilo Honey Farm was the highlight of the day. A local family run business which provides and interesting, peaceful and informative tour. Definitely a must do. We rounded out with a visit to the Olive Oil factory (the oils and products are lovely) before a safe trip back to port for some souvenir shopping. A perfect tour!
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445captains
Sep 21, 2024
Highly Recommended - Great host
Good clean vehicle
Knowledgeable and friendly
Highly recommended
An enjoyable experience overall.
Thank you.
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W5550wxcarlah
Sep 18, 2024
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! - Stathis Paraskeuopoulos was the best driver EVER!! Absolutely loved him and loved the Greek culture even more because of him!! He is very knowledgeable and a great driver!! Absolutely highly recommend! Hope to see you again soon!!
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