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Two large cruise ships docked at a port with a clear view of the surrounding landscape. 1
An ancient stone archway with a gravel path leading through it. 2
A mechanical sorting facility with conveyor belts and machinery processing grapes. 3
By Theocharis stathopoulos

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is P 19,280 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the archeological site and museum at Ancient Olympia
    • Olive oil press visit, learn about the process of virgin olive oil and taste it!
    • Enjoy a visit to Saint Andrew's Beach and swim in crystal-clear water
    • Get an easy, fast, and safe transfer in the area by a local driver and save time

Activity location

    • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    • Elis, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Unnamed Road, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | Once you exit the ship please take and follow the red corridor towards the exit of the port to Katakolon village. We will be 100 meters before the red corridor ends. You will find us waiting holding the sign: with your name Map meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VLfFE9DEGvPAa9Jz6?g_st=ic
    • Katakolo, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Short Tour of Olympia by Mini Bus

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 16,733.55 x 2 TravelersP 33,467.10
Total
Price is P 33,467.10

Short Tour of Olympia by Taxi

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
P 9,639.98 x 2 TravelersP 19,279.96
Total
Price is P 19,279.96

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transportation by private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port or your hotel
  • Inclusions
    Visit of the Ancient Olympia
  • Inclusions
    Local driver as tour escort
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Guidebook for exploring the archaeological site (according to booklet language chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Fuel cost
  • Exclusions
    Olympia entrance fee (€20 per person)
  • Exclusions
    Winery/olive press entrance fees (20 euros per adult person - children get inside for free)
  • Exclusions
    Licensed guide within the site and Museum of Olympia
  • Exclusions
    Food and beverages
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Pets, Smoking

What you can expect

  • Take in all the interesting sites of Katakolon before heading to the Olympia archeological site and museum on this 4-5 hour shore excursion. See the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the Hermes of Praxiteles statue, and artifacts in the museum.

    Stop at a local olive oil press and meet the owners, who will introduce you to the process of producing the nicest local extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy a tour of the premises and learn all about real olive oil.

    Head to Saint Andrew’s Beach for a quick swim in the clear waters surrounded by rocks. Enjoy a cup of Greek coffee or a light lunch (not included in the tour price).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    • Elis, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Unnamed Road, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | Once you exit the ship please take and follow the red corridor towards the exit of the port to Katakolon village. We will be 100 meters before the red corridor ends. You will find us waiting holding the sign: with your name Map meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VLfFE9DEGvPAa9Jz6?g_st=ic
    • Katakolo, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Unnamed Road, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | Once you exit the ship please take and follow the red corridor towards the exit of the port to Katakolon village. We will be 100 meters before the red corridor ends. You will find us waiting holding the sign: with your name Map meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VLfFE9DEGvPAa9Jz6?g_st=ic
    • Katakolo, Greece