Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
Join our small group shore excursion from the port of Katakolon with our fully air-conditioned vehicle (minibus or coach) with skip-the-line tickets included. Drive for 45 minutes from Katakolon to Olympia with on board commentary from your guide. Upon arriving to Olympia enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site and museum with an officially licensed English speaking tour guide. Then you will have free time to explore the modern town of Olympia before returning back to the port. We always make sure you will return to the port before "all aboard" time.
The starting time of the tour is subject to the cruise ship's arrival time. If the ship for example arrives at 09:00, the tour will start at 09:30 instead of 08:30.
What's included
Private transportation
Licensed tour guide services
Entrance fee for the archaeological site and museum
Lunch
Gratuities
What to expect
Archaeological Site of Olympia
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was built, the temples of Zeus and Hera, the altar where the Olympic torch is being lit in the modern days and the ancient Olympic stadium.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
1h · Admission ticket included
In the archeological museum are housed all finds that were excavated from the archeological site. Bronze and clay offerings ( tripods and figurines ) , armor, vases, the tools and cup from Phidias's workshop, the gorgeous Hermes by Praxiteles, the Nike by Paeonios and the very impressive and very well preserved classical statues from the pediments of the temple of Zeus, etc.
Market of Ancient Olympia
2h
Your tour will continue with a totally different vibe. The modern village of Olympia is located next to the archaeological site and museum, where you can have a drink with the locals or explore the main street with its many shops where you can find everything, from jewelry and clothes to arts and crafts for you and your loved ones!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will wait for you at the designated meeting point of Katakolon port. Look for the sign NIKI OLYMPIC TOURS.
End point
We will wait for you at the designated meeting point of Katakolon port. Look for the sign NIKI OLYMPIC TOURS.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
