Viator
From €199
Olympia Shore Ex: Premium Private Package -tickets & Olive Market
While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities - Olympia - without transport worries or long waits. This private skip-the-lines shore excursion lets you bypass any lines and stroll the ruined stadium, archway, and track - where the ancient Olympic games were held. Then, visit a local olive market and enjoy a free olive oil tasting. Learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth. Taste the different products from the famous Greek olive oil and olives to balsamic vinegar and honey. Learn about the rejuvenating properties of the olive oil beauty products. Before your return, spend some free time in the modern village of Olympia.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 15 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 3 of 4 stops have map coordinates.
Road route is approximate — path follows driving directions between stops.
- 1
Archaeological Site of Olympia
• Explore Olympia, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece without waiting in line. • Admire firsthand the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. • Go through the arched stone passageway and uncover the original Olympic Stadium of the ancient athletes. • Don't miss the opportunity to run the ancient Olympic track! • Once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus, it housed his gold and ivory statue, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
120 minAdmission included - 2
Olympia
Opt for some free time at the modern village of Olympia. Enjoy some shopping, try some of the local snacks or just relax by having your coffee or drink under one of the enormous sycamore treesstanding there for hundreds of years.
30 min - 3
Stop 3
Wrap up your tour by visiting one of the local markets of the area. It is the only where you may sample sone of the most famous varieties of Greek olives and olive oil. Tickle your taste buds and learn why the Greek olive oil is considered one of the best ones worldwide. Don't hesitate to purchase some or ship it back home.
40 min - 4
Katakolo Port
Don't miss out the opportunity to spend some time at the little town of Katakolon where there are numerous fishing taverns. Do some last shoppi g before you head back to the ship or just enjoy a walk by the nearby beach. Alternatively, your driver will dropp you off directly to the ship.
30 min
What's included
- Live commentary onboard
- Private vehicle - Port pickup/drop-off
- All Fees and Taxes
- Olive oil market - Free sampling
What's not included
- Official tourist guide within the ruins - Available -See Option
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Audio headsets / whisper systems
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Olympia Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Private Tour & Olive Market
Private Vehicle Pickup included
PLUS OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE
OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE: Upon arrival at Olympia, join a guided tour within the Olympic site with one of our local expert - Official tourist guide. Pickup included
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