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Katakolo:Olympia Experience, Olive Mill & Greek Home Cooking
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient ruins of Olympia
- Learn to cook traditional Greek dishes with a local family
- Enjoy a meal with homemade wine and local delicacies
- Discover family cooking secrets passed down through generations
- Experience the warmth of Greek hospitality in a local home
Activity location
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Olympia, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Κατάκωλο, Κατάκολο 270 67, Ελλάδα | We will meet you directly outside the cruise terminal at Λιμάνι Κατακόλου. Your driver-guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. The meeting point is within walking distance from your cruise ship exit for your convenience. Please be ready at the agreed time to ensure a smooth departure.
- Katakolo, Greece
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Katakolo:Olympia Experience, Olive Mill & Greek Home Cooking
- 5h 30m
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes 5h 30m - English
What's included, what's not
- Private transportion
What's included What's included - Comfortable vehicles (van/mini buse)
What's included What's included - English-speaking driver/guide
What's included What's included - Explore Ancient Olympia Site & Archaeological Museum
What's included What's included - Hands-on Greek cooking class in a local family home
What's included What's included - Homemade meal prepared together with your hosts
What's included What's included - Local wine and water during the meal
What's included What's included - Visit to a traditional olive mill
What's included What's included - Olive oil tasting experience
What's included What's included - Personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips
What's excluded What's excluded - Additional food or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
What's excluded What's excluded - Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless otherwise specified)
What's excluded What's excluded - Licensed archaeological guide
What's excluded What's excluded - Entrance ticket (archaeological site and museum) €20 per person (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drinks in the vehicle, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors
What you can expect
Begin your journey with a comfortable drive through the beautiful countryside of the Peloponnese before arriving at the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk through the legendary archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, admire the Temple of Zeus, explore the ancient stadium, and hear fascinating stories about the athletes, myths, and traditions that shaped the ancient world.
After discovering Olympia, continue to a welcoming local family home in the Greek countryside. There, enjoy a truly authentic culinary experience. Learn how to prepare traditional Greek recipes, cook with fresh local ingredients and local olive oil, and discover family cooking secrets passed down through generations.
Enjoy homemade wine and local delicacies, and share a relaxed meal around the table like a true Greek guest. Depending on the season, dishes may include homemade tzatziki, moussaka, Greek pies, stuffed vegetables, fresh village salad, and traditional desserts.
Following your cooking experience and meal, continue to a traditional local olive mill, where you will learn about one of Greece’s oldest traditions: olive oil production. Discover how extra virgin olive oil is produced, from harvest to pressing, and enjoy a tasting of high-quality local olive oils while learning to recognize their unique aromas and flavors.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Olympia, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Κατάκωλο, Κατάκολο 270 67, Ελλάδα | We will meet you directly outside the cruise terminal at Λιμάνι Κατακόλου. Your driver-guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. The meeting point is within walking distance from your cruise ship exit for your convenience. Please be ready at the agreed time to ensure a smooth departure.
- Katakolo, Greece