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

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.

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   Archaeological Site of Olympia

   1.3 hours

   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.

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   Olympia

   30 min

   Enjoy a short stop at the town of Olympia where free time for shopping will be given before returning back to the port

• 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.