Ancient Olympia Shore Excursion with traditional lunch

4.6 (30 reviews) Katakolo, Greece
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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Once you are in the port of Katakolon , visiting Olympia is a must. This tour is ideal for travellers who have limited time. You will be picked up on the scheduled time and you will be taken to your destination in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle with safety. On the way, there will be live commentary explaining everything about the area and the sites you will visit. In Olympia you will see the Site where the first Olympic Games started and the Museum which houses rare artifacts such as Hermes of Praxitelis. Another highlight is the local traditional lunch. A place worth visiting as you will feel the warmth of the Greek hospitality, buffet lunch and you will experience things as a local.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Guidebook for Olympia
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Licensed Tour Guide within the Archaeological site and museum of Olympia
  • Gratuities
  • Admission fee Olympia's site and museum (20 euros pp, free entrance teenagers up to 18)
  • Lunch fee (21 euros per person)
  • Archaeological

What to expect

  1. Archaeological Site of Olympia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the place where the first Olympic Games started. Visit the temple of Zeus which housed one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Discover the place where the Olympic Torch is lit every 4 years. Exploration in Olympia site will be on your own (Licensed guide within Olympia site is not included in the tour price and is available upon request with additional fee - In case needed please contact us prior the booking)
  2. Archaeological Museum of Olympia
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece. It houses masterpieces of classical art such as the sculptures of Zeus' temple and two celebrated works of Graeco-Roman antiquity, the statues of Nike by Paeonios and Hermes by Praxiteles.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Just a breath away from the museum and the ruins in Olympia there is this great place having traditional greek buffet. Up on the Olympian hill you can find the real traditional greek taste combined with the greek culture. You will have the chance there to explore the local food culture and music habits

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Meeting point

Once you exit the port gate , turn right and follow the red footpath, we will be waiting for you at the end of the red lane holding a sign with your name on it

End point
End point

Once you exit the port gate , turn right and follow the red footpath, we will be waiting for you at the end of the red lane holding a sign with your name on it

Pickup details

Once you exit the port gate , turn right and follow the red footpath, we will be waiting for you at the end of the red lane holding a sign with your name on it

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.6 (30)
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Operated by DORA TRAVEL KATAKOLON OLYMPIA TOURS · Booked through Viator
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