When your cruise docks in the Katakolon port, take a private shore excursion to Olympia, where you’ll discover its famous archeological site on a walking tour. Ancient Olympia is the sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the classical Olympic Games were held. See the remains of the original Olympic stadium, the Bouleuterion and the Temple of Zeus. Enjoy free time in modern Olympia to shop or visit the Museum of the Olympic Games. As you explore with your private tour guide, you are sure to make the most of your time in port and have a memorable, personal experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport by private vehicle and professional driver
✔ Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
✔ Port pickup and drop-off
✔ Private professional guide
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Entrance fees (approx. 12 euros)
Pickup Locations
1. Mare Dei Suites Hotel Ionian Resort
2. Olympic Village Hotel & Spa
3. Hotel Hercules
4. Hotel Europa Olympia
5. Hotel Kronio
6. Athina Hotel
7. Hotel Inomaos
8. Olympia Palace Hotel
9. PHEIA, Vriniotis Resorts
10. Amalia Hotel Olympia
11. Arty Grand Hotel
12. Aldemar Olympian Village
13. Neda Hotel
14. Hotel Pelops
15. Ostria Hotel Kakovatos
16. Ionion Star Hotel
17. Pantheon Hotel
18. Let Rina Hotel -Pyrgos
19. Olympos Hotel
20. Letrina Hotel
Additional Info: You must contact the local service provider at least 48hrs before tour to be informed on the exact pickup time (meeting point will be provided on your confirmation voucher)
Itinerary
1
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia exhibits finds from the site, including a statue of Hermes attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles.
Duration: 1.3333333333333 hours
2
Olympia
Enjoy a short stop at the town of Olympia where free time for shopping will be given before returning back to the port
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Children who do not occupy a seat are free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and are up to 11 years old, benefit from a discount
• Ancient Olympia, the Archeological Site and the Museum of the Olympic Games might be closed on Sundays and bank holidays
• Please enter your preferred pickup time in the Special Requirements box at the time of booking, and reconfirm 48 hours prior to the tour’s departure time
