travelocity
Skip to main content
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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $426 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
See tickets

Features

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

Overview

    • Explore the archaeological 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

    • Λιμάνι Κατακόλου, 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
CA $739.18 x 1 TravellerCA $739.18
Total
Price is CA $739.18

Short Tour of Olympia by Taxi

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
CA $425.83 x 1 TravellerCA $425.83
Total
Price is CA $425.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port or your hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit of the Ancient Olympia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local driver as tour escort
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guidebook for exploring the archaeological site (according to booklet language chosen)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Olympia entrance fee (€20 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Winery/olive press entrance fees (20 euros per adult person - children get inside for free)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Licensed guide within the site and Museum of Olympia
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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 archaeological 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 artefacts 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
    • Λιμάνι Κατακόλου, 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
    • Λιμάνι Κατακόλου, 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