Katakolon Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Ancient Olympia and Archeological Site

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Katakolon Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Ancient Olympia and Archeological Site

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€546
Duration
4 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

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.

What's included

Transport by private vehicle and professional driver
Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Port pickup and drop-off
Private professional guide

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Archaeological Site of Olympia

What you will do

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.
1 h 20 min
Olympia
Enjoy a short stop at the town of Olympia where free time for shopping will be given before returning back to the port
30 min

Meeting point

Pickup: 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)

Important information

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