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Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia by : Nassos
Katakolo, Greece, Europe
$231.48
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
When planning a cruise stop in the picturesque Port of Katakolon, a visit of Ancient Olympia is a must-visit place. A private driver takes you from the sleepy fishing village to the place where the ancient athletes lived, trained, made sacrifices to gods, and competed absorbing the wisdom of the ancient Greeks at iconic ruins. In this five- hour tour you can visit some of the greatest historical monuments and capture on your camera the enchanting greenery Of Ancient Olympia. Before getting back to your cruiseship you will enjoy a refreshing stop at the iconic beach of Agios Andreas.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Taxi (1-4pax)
Taxi (1-4pax)
Pickup included
Taxi (1-4pax)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 5 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Free wi-fi on board
- All the taxes
- Bottle of water per person during transportation
- Local guide book
- Transportation with clean and air-conditioned cars
- Entrance fees to Archaeological site & Museum of Ancient Olympia: Full: 12€ Reduced: 6€
- Service of licensed guide – can be added upon request for an extra charge
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Katakolo PortUpon arrival at Katakolon Port, you will be picked up from the spot and at the time arranged. We will be there holding a sign with your name clearly written on it, so that it is easier for you to recognize us. Afterwards you will enjoy safe and comfortable transfer in our luxurious Mercedes vehicles. During your transfer you can enjoy a free wi-fi on board but we will also provide you with a local guide book with all the necessary information about the archaeological site & Museum of Ancient Olympia, free of charge. The duration of the transfer is about 30min.
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Archaeological Site of OlympiaAfter an approx. 30 min of enjoyable ride you will reach Ancient Olympia. We will drop you off just outside of the world-wide famous Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia. Enjoy several hours of free time to explore the site and monuments at your own pace(*the professional licensed guide can be arranged for additional charge if requested). See the gymnasium and Palaestra, where athletes practiced leading up to competition, and feel millennia of energy as you enter the ancient stadium, where ancient Greece’s finest athletes strove to honor the gods through the Olympic ideal. Marvel at the Temple of Zeus, where the famous golden statue of the god—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—once stood. See the Leonidaion, a hotel built in 330 BC to host distinguished guests of the games, and delve even deeper into the history of the world's greatest athletic competition with displays and original artifacts at the Olympia Museum.
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Archaeological Museum of OlympiaThe Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece, presents the long history of the most celebrated sanctuary of antiquity, the sanctuary of Zeus, father of both gods and men, where the Olympic games were born. The museum's permanent exhibition contains finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period.
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OlympiaEnjoy almost 1 hrs of free time in modern town of Olympia. Visit market streets called also "agora" where you can find various souvenir shops with leathers and ceramis, fashion clothes shops as well as jewlery shops. Afterwards, enjoy Greek hospitality in local tavern or cafee.
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Agios AndreasOn the way back to Katakolo, you will head for your last refreshing stop to Agios Andreas Beach. We will arrive at Agios Andreas after approx. 30 min of drive. Agios Andreas is a beautiful rocky beach, a place of outstanding natural beauty as it was the ancient harbour of Ileia. You will be given approx. 1hr of free time to spend at the beach where you can have coffee, lunch, take photos or have a swim.
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Katakolo PortAfter approx. 5 hrs is time to return back to Katakolon port. Make yourself comfortable at the seats of our luxurious vehicles and get back to your cruise ship full of unforgettable memories
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia by : Nassos
Katakolo, Greece, Europe
$231.48
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!