Katakolo to Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour: Cruise Port Drive and Peloponnese Peninsula Exploration

Embark on a half-day tour from Katakolo to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the scenic Peloponnese Peninsula, visit iconic temples and athletic facilities, and indulge in traditional Greek food and shopping in the modern Village of Olympia.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Katakolo Port - Fresh of your cruise ship just 2 min away from the Katakolo cruise Terminal meet our multilingual staff and start your adventure to explore the birth place of the Olympic Games.

We need approx. 1 hour to reach Ancient Olympia

  • Olympia - Olympia, a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, is known for hosting the Olympic Games in classical times. Join us in reliving the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to 393 AD. as you explore the ruins of the great monuments.

Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games. See the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules.

We stay at Ancient Olympia 3 hours when you can visit the Archeological Sites and the modern village of Olympia for shopping, souvenirs, lunch and snacks.

  • Katakolo Port - Then we head back to Katakolo village ( 60-min ride back) where you can stroll around the picturesque little port, swim at the nearby beach, shop at the local shops or head directly back to the cruise ship.
What's Included
  • English-speaking staff and drivers
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Tolls and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket to Ancient Olympia (Full: €12, Reduced: €6 )
  • Food and drinks
  • Licensed tour guide in the monuments
Additional Information

Navigate the picturesque terrain of the Peloponnese Peninsula to arrive at the origination of the Olympic Games. View the symbolic temples and sports facilities and immerse yourself in the epoch of the ancient classical period. Stop by the contemporary Olympia Village for purchases, authentic Greek cuisine, and beverages.

Conserve both time and resources with our swift commute to Olympia. For your amenity and comfort, take-offs are located directly outside the Katakolo cruise terminal.

Location
Katakolo Port
Greca Land Travel Agency and Port
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Peter
Aug 3, 2024
Easy Olympia - Very easy ride from Katakalon to Olympia ruins and Museum. Both were very interesting with the museum having some breathtaking artifacts!! Our guide was great and helped arrange a cab for us back to the bus from the museum since it was very hot. She called us to keep us informed on the cab. A+++++
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Larena_h
Jul 28, 2024
Great day visiting the archeological site of Olympia! - Checked in and the bus departed on time. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable and gave clear instructions as to what the plan was. Had plenty of time visiting the archeological site which we really enjoyed and enough time to browse the local shops. All in all a great day and a smooth trip!
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Claire_h
Jul 26, 2024
Great tour Company - Great tour company. Very accommodating and helpful. The ruins covered a very large area outside and the museum was inside. Lots of walking in the heat but the location had sprinklers outside and a/c inside. Bus had a/c as well. Good snacks and cold drinks in gift shop. Would visit again.
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Jose_c
Jul 24, 2024
Great service - Great organization team. From beginning to end. Please keep in mind that the cost to enter the park does not include it.
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Joel_l
Jun 27, 2024
Good transfer - It is only a bus transfer. I had made a mistake with the booking date. They modified it without any problems. The driver was good and they dropped us off near the entry. Really like it.
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Lee_b
Jun 22, 2024
Trip to Olympia - Very basic approach. This is transportation only, no guide. If you looking for background on culture, people, food or Country. This one is t for you. If you’re just looking for a ride to the site this is perfect. The people were friendly and accommodating and the buses were on time. No issues. We even missed our initial bus because our cruise ship was a tad late in docking. They put us on the very next bus and did it with a smile.
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Chris_j
Jun 21, 2024
Good day - Shuttle service only to Olympia, well organised and clean coach, pickup both directions with clear instructions, plenty of time at Olympia
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Cheryl_p
Jul 17, 2024
Tour bus was ok but the site is not recommended - The tour bus was ok but not super cold air conditioning. I would not recommend touring the Olympic stadium site. It was not restored enough to give an accurate picture of what it looked like
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Daniel_e
Jul 14, 2024
Convenient No Frills Transportation - It’s a very convenient but also no frills bus trip to Olympia and back from the cruise port area. Clean, cool bus ride, but the rest is on you.
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Nadia_b
Jun 16, 2024
Waste to time, rushed and not enough info. - Our cruise docked on time and we were at the meeting point at 8 am. The bus for the tour was to start at 9 am. We wasted 1 hour just waiting. The tour organizers were nice, they gave water and told us to go around and shop but none of the shops were open. There were plenty of taxis and local buses from this port to Olympia. If I had know, I would have never booked this tour. At 9 am, they had almost three buses full of cruise passengers, and it took another 20-25 mints to get going. Once we reached Olympia, we were left on our own. We went to buy tickets and obviously all passengers from all three buses scrambled at the same time to get tickets. The ticket machines did not work, adding more confusion and chaos. We were directed to the museum to buy the tickets. It took another hour. Finally we went through the museum ( which is fantastic), then roamed around asking for directions to the Olympic starting line, which I had read. No one knew anything. We went through the ruins and were able to locate it. On our way back to the bus, we had 20-25 mints and we spotted the other museum and quickly went there. We had to rush, I wish we had more time, it’s a great museum with info on how Olympics started and the timeline. We didn’t get time to explore enough nor time for the market that was outside Olympic area because so much time was wasted waiting for bus and getting tickets. Once we went back, we had time for lunch at Katakolo near the pier. The food was overpriced and not good. Wish we had taken a taxi or local bus to save time and enjoy at our pace. This is not a tour, it’s just pick up and drop off.
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