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Private Half-Day Olympia Tour from Katakolon: Explore Ancient Olympia and Katakolo Beaches
4.9
13 Ratings
Katakolo
Embark on a private half-day tour from Katakolon and discover the wonders of ancient Olympia. Explore the archaeological site and museum, relax on the beautiful beaches, and indulge in delicious Greek cuisine.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Katakolo - Katakolo port with many souvenir shops and Greek Restaurants, 30 minutes almost straight line way to Olympia with full of green and olive trees.
Katakolo is a coastal village and export port of the Prefecture of Ilia which is considered the port of Pyrgos. It is the headquarters of the Local Community of the same name, which is administratively under the Municipal unit of Pyrgos of the Municipality of Pyrgos and has a population of 509 permanent residents.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia - Ticket 12 euros per person and free for young kids. Ticket is both for museum and archeological site. Amazing green place with the Greek Ruins and the stadium. You need 1 hour there.
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia - The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece and exhibits the archaeological finds found in the archaeological site of Olympia. It comes under the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports.
- Olympia - Ancient Olympia or new Olympia now. A small town with 600 population. Many Greek Restaurants and souvenir shops to buy something to remember this amazing visit.
- Agios Andreas - Saint Andrew beach. You will love this amazing view and the hot sand. Good café there to have a drink and take some photos.
- Elis Region - We recommended the best places to visit after the archeological site.
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Greek restaurant with Greek traditional food and fresh fish.
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Honey farm
(10€ per person) -
Greek traditional Winery
(20€ per person) -
MAGNA GRECIA Greek Olive oil farm(Oil temple)
(15€ per person)
[This is highly recommended from us.
Its really worth to visit and learn everything about olives and how oil made. You will see what means greek hospitality and taste some wines and greek goodies]
We are sure you will love this Place and you will not regret.
Otherwise we can fix your Tour as you like
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- 12€(Per person/Free for kids) is the ticket. Ticket is for archeological site and the museum also
- No official touristic guide.
Additional Information
This tour provides a captivating journey through the Katakolo region and the historical Olympia. At Olympia, you will get to explore the archaeological site and get a chance to see the museum showcasing the unearthed relics. Moreover, you can enjoy the picturesque beaches of the area and relish the flavors of Greek cuisine. Our service ensures speedy and secure transit to the entrance of the archaeological site, saving you from unnecessarily long waits for the ticket that other services may entail.
Location
Katakolo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(13 Ratings)
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Helen_c
Jun 11, 2024
We had a great driver... - We had a great driver Andreas. He allowed us to tailor our day to the things we wanted to see and do, plus he added to our excursion by showing us the things special to Katakolon and Olympia. We were not rushed and he even helped us with communicating with the local vendors. I would recommend Andreas as a driver anytime. It was a perfect day.
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Judith_s
Jun 4, 2024
Best day ever! - What a special day! Andreas was so thoughtful and so accommodating! Great Driver and gave so much information as we drove. Went to Olympia, visited the ruins and the museum. Had a prearranged spot to meet him when we were done and we could go at our own pace. Took us to a charming, charming, restaurant on a very private beach! Even offered to drive us back to the ship to get our bathing suits.Should we want to swim. We did decline that and had a wonderful lunch! I would give him more than five stars if possible!!
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Bologna0872
Jun 1, 2024
The best experience… ever - This tour company is absolutely the best. Andreas was proactive and responsive in real time. We had the pleasure to have Stathis as our driver but what a man. Stathis went out of his way to welcome us in Greece. Our mother got sick along the way and the pharmacy was not open. He got medication from his own house. He brought us to a typical, beautiful little restaurant where he ordered for us what he knows is the best in the area. Funny, attentive, excellent driver, caring. It was the highlight of our trip. This tour can be booked eyes closed.
Andreas popped in from time to time to make sure everything was perfect for us.
Book this tour.
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Nancy_l
May 5, 2024
See above. - Andreas was a perfect tour guide. Met us at the pier on time in a beautiful MBZ. He was kind and informative. He was patient with our wishes for the trip. The Museum at the original Olympiad was extremely well done. Highly recommend this tour of Katakolon.
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Linda_s
Oct 31, 2023
Great Day! - Such a memorable day! Our driver, Andreas, could not have been nicer! He was very helpful and accommodating, and made sure we were able to do and see everything we wanted to do — and then some!
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Steve_j
Oct 30, 2023
A great day in Olympia - Had a great time on this private tour! Andreas was a great driver and knew all the great local spots. He was on time with great communication and had great recommendations.
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Iryna_d
Jul 28, 2023
Privat personalized and carefree experience! - Andreas was on time, waiting for us past the security gate. We were able to beat the crowds in Ancient Olympia and Museum. We explored the grounds and museum on our own and had a chance to see the town of Olympia and the beach near Katakolon. Perfect amount of time for a cruise shore excursion, carefree and relaxing. Highly recommend!
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131mehab
Jul 26, 2023
Great experience - Enjoyed the private service from Marios. He was knowledgeable, prompt, responsive and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone looking for a personal touch.
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Brad_c
Jul 3, 2023
Great time in Olympia! - Tour was awesome! Highly recommend! We were late to get off the ship. Marios waited patiently for us. Took us to Ancient Olympia which was incredible. We had lunch and when I texted to get picked up he was there EXACTLY when he said he would be. Very convenient and easy. I asked about seeing how olives were processed etc. He made a phone call and took us to the coolest olive oil facility where they showed us the entire process of turning the olives into olive oil! On the way back Marios took us to an incredible beach where we went in the water and had a nice drink. All in all I would highly recommend this private tour!
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B2050lcmicheles
Nov 10, 2023
Overall enjoyable - We were on a 10 day cruise through Italy and Greece and this was our 5th stop. At this point we had pretty much seen as many ruins as we could take in. After visiting Mount Olympus, we walked in the town a bit and very much enjoyed the local shops and cafes. We asked our driver to change the trip up for us a bit as we did not want to see anymore ruins. Instead he took us to an amazing Olive Oil factory and we had the opportunity to learn how Olive Oil is made and taste some of the most amazing oil we have ever had. We appreciated our drivers willingness to change things up for us. I think that if you have not been overwhelmed by other ruins, then this is definitly a must see.
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