Take the fastest transfer to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the archaeological site on your own and return right on time for your cruise departure.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English

Highlights

Enjoy hassle-free roundtrip transfer from the cruise port to Ancient Olympia
Explore the archaeological site and opt for visiting the modern Olympia
Get back to the port on time with the same safe bus transfer
Walk around on your own and see the Temple of Hera and the Olympic flame
Admire the Temple of Zeus, once home to one of the seven wonders of the world

Full description

Explore the Archeological Site of Olympia on your own with a roundtrip transfer from the Katakolo Cruise port. Drive through the scenic mainland of western Peloponnese and explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Return to the port, just in time for your cruise departure.

Meet your guide outside of the cruise terminal and board an air-conditioned bus to Ancient Olympia. Buy your admission ticket upon arrival and enter the archeological site. Learn of the origin of the Olympic Games in classical times, held from 776 BC until 393 AD.

Marvel at the Temple of Hera and the Olympic flame that burns outside during the modern-day games. See the Temple of Zeus that once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus.

Witness where competitors once swore an oath to honor the rules at the Stadium and Bouleuterion. Feel free to explore at your own pace and choose to visit the modern Village of Olympia for shopping or a traditional meal.

Take a moment to swim at the nearby beach before returning to your awaiting cruise ship.

Includes

Roundtrip transportation from the cruise port
3-hours of free time in Olympia

Admission ticket to the archeological site
Guided tour
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet your host just outside the cruise terminal at Greca Land Travel Agency

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat
Camera
Water
Passport, copy accepted
Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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Well organized transport. Some uncertainty about time. If Duration says 4 hours, this turned out to be the time you can spend in olympia . Travel time there and back is added to this. About 40 minutes out . We had booked at 10.00, but heard the evening before that the departure from the port was at 9.15. Something to keep in mind when traveling on a cruise ship.

May 22, 2022

Good direct connection to Olympia with excellent bus and driver.

May 26, 2022

Everything worked great. We were previously informed via WhatsApp of the meeting point and time. Everyone was very friendly and the time on site (3 hours) was sufficient.

Katakolo Cruise Port: Roundtrip Transfer to Ancient Olympia

Katakolo Cruise Port: Roundtrip Transfer to Ancient Olympia

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