Port day · KATAKOLO SHORE EXCURSIONS
Good katakolo shore excursions sell out weeks before the sailing date and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Katakolo Port to Ancient Olympia, with helpful staff such as George or Chrysi offering background on the ride. Explore the archaeological site and village independently for about three hours, then return to the port on schedule.
“Very convenient bus, the driver was very kind. Everything went on time. Very good experience. Well done.”
From Katakolon, ride in a small group to Ancient Olympia with port pickup and live commentary. Explore the Olympic site, meet a beekeeper at Klio’s Honey Farm, then sample local olive oils, olives, wine, and sweets at Padelina Shopping Center. Guides may include Elena, Eleni, Maria, or Nikos.
“We started with a trip to Olympia. We had to purchase entry into the ruins and were guided by a knowledgeable person showing us all the highlights of the grounds. It was incredibly hot so this part of the tour was the least enjoyable for me. We left and went to a farm and listened to the owner talk about the history of her family in the honey business. While she explained how honey was collected we enjoyed drinks and a small sample. Afterwards we had local honey to eat and sampled items created with the honey. It was a sweet treat. Then we went to an indoor mart where…”
Meet at Greka Land near Katakolo cruise terminal, ride 30 minutes to Ancient Olympia, and explore the ruins and museum with included tickets. Chrysi or another escort helps set up the phone-based VR audio guide. You also get free time in modern Olympia before returning.
“The description of the provider made me think that we would be on an open top bus but it was an air conditioned coach. Only 6 people were on our bus. The guide, George was most helpful and made sure we got our tickets through WhatsApp during the bus ride. I had to bring up though that I’d booked online and tickets were included so be aware of that. George assisted with the set up of the audio virtual guide on our phones. It was hard to match it to the ruins in front of you, particularly because we walked in a different direction to the commentary. Directions would have…”
Travel from Katakolon to Olympia by air-conditioned coach, then explore Zeus’s sanctuary, temples, Gymnasium, Palaestra, and stadium at your own pace. English-speaking escorts, entrance tickets, and a downloadable audio guide are included. The Olympia Museum is optional and costs extra.
“This tour was essentially a transfer from port to Olympia and back.”
Pick the call, or the kind of day you want out of it.
