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Things to do in Katakolo, West Greece: The Best Archaeology Tours
Katakolo (Greek: Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in western Elis, Greece. It is situated on a headland overlooking the Ionian Sea and separating the Gulf of Kyparissia from the rest of the Ionian. It is 11 km west of Pyrgos. The small village of Agios Andreas, which in ancient times was the natural harbour for Ancient Olympia, lies northwest of Katakolo. A railway connects Katakolo with Pyrgos and Olympia..
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1. Olympia shore Excursion - 4 hour tour (Olympia, Olive press, Beach)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this 4hour Olympia tour having the chance to see the magnificent cultural miracle of Olympia which is the birthplace of the Olympic games! Enjoy the greatness of Olympia site in combination with a local farm and the nicest beach of the area in a 4 hour tour.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Live Commentary on board, Skip long lines, Private tour, Luxury vehicle, Driver/Guide, English Olympia guidebook
Exclusions: Entrance site and museum fee (12 euros per adult person), Licensed guide within the site and museum of Olympia, Food/Drinks, Souvenirs
Reviewed By sapamire
We did the 1/2 day that included a visit to Olympia, Klio's Honey Farm and a quick trip to the beach. Our driver gave us some highlights to the island, but he really wasn't a tour guide, per se. When we got to Olympia, we did have a very good guidebook, as stated in the description of the trip, that allowed us to easily navigate Olympia at our pace. Immediately after our visit, we drove up to a honey farm. Klio showed us how they gather honey and we had a honey tasting with fresh made filo. Our driver then took us to a beach area where we spent a little bit of time. Since it was not warm, we just took some pictures and went back to the ship. Overall, it was a very reasonable way to get to Olympia and to visit a honey farm.
2. Katakolon 7hour tour : Olympia-Honey Farm-Winery-Beach
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
This tour is ideal for travellers who come to Katakolon Port and have got ample time to learn about the Greek history, taste local products and relax at the beach. Visiting the birthplace of the Olympic Games is a once in a lifetime experience. At the Honey Farm not only will you experience the Greek rural life but also the Greek hospitality . Having the chance to taste local products like honey, wine and olive oil will make your excursion memorable. Wrap up your tour with a swim in the clear blue water of the Ionian sea .
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Live commentary on board, Port pick up and drop-off, Driver/Guide, Guidebook for Olympia, Bottled water
Exclusions: Licensed Tour Guide within the Archaeological site and museum of Olympia, Admission - Archaeological site and museum (12 euros per person), Gratuities, Food / Drinks, Admission for the winery (8 euros per person)
Reviewed By 1974Mara
The very good comments on Tripadvisor encouraged me to book a half day tour with Dora and I can tell you that it was a wonderful and amazing experience. Dora managed our transfer from our ship to Olympia and back. We were a family of 10 in a luxurious Mercedes minivan. Dora answered all our questions and gave us a lot of information about the local history and culture. She was a great guide, I will never forget her kindness. Free WIFI and water which was highly appreciated. I can only encourage you to use her services. Thank you Dora for these unforgettable memories.
3. Olympia - Full day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy the full day Olympia tour having the chance to see the magnificent cultural miracle of Olympia which is the birthplace of the Olympic games! Enjoy the greatness of Olympia site in combination with a local farm and the nicest beach of the area in a 6-7 hour tour. Use this chance to taste local traditional cuisine and admire the beautiful monastery up the hills
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, English Olympia guidebook
Exclusions: Entrance fees (12 euros per person for Olympia), Food and drinks, Licensed guide within the site and museum of Olympia, Souvenirs
Reviewed By sapamire
We did the 1/2 day that included a visit to Olympia, Klio's Honey Farm and a quick trip to the beach. Our driver gave us some highlights to the island, but he really wasn't a tour guide, per se. When we got to Olympia, we did have a very good guidebook, as stated in the description of the trip, that allowed us to easily navigate Olympia at our pace. Immediately after our visit, we drove up to a honey farm. Klio showed us how they gather honey and we had a honey tasting with fresh made filo. Our driver then took us to a beach area where we spent a little bit of time. Since it was not warm, we just took some pictures and went back to the ship. Overall, it was a very reasonable way to get to Olympia and to visit a honey farm.
4. Private tour to Ancient Olympia from Katakolo Port (For group up to 15 persons)
The best choice to visit Ancient Olympia and not only. The ideal option for a group (up to 15 people), that includes also a licensed guide inside the archaeological sites Greek history and mythology buffs will find ample opportunity to travel back in time on this private day trip. Wander ancient Olympia and its temples to Zeus and Hera, discover the origin of the Olympic Games, explore the workshop where the golden statue of Zeus — one of the Seven Wonders of the World — was created, and get a comprehensive feel for how the ancient Greeks lived and worshipped. Discover ancient Greece on a private tour. Learn about the history of the city and ancient Greece from a professional licensed tour guide. Explore the home of the Olympic Games, the Workshop of Pheidias, Vouleuterio, and the temples of Zeus and Hera. Pose for a photo where the lighting of the Olympic Flame still takes place. Visit the museum of Olympia, one of the largest and most important museums of Greece.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Licensed guide inside the archeological sites, Luxurious Air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes Sprider)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By cathyandkelvin
Also went out to Olympia, messene and the Diros caves with Aristoteleia. She was excellant and all the tours were VERY enjoyable. Would recommend paying a bit extra for the private tour and the flexibility it gives you. The extra notes that were provided for Olympia and Messene were great and very useful. Also very informative just to chat to someone about the local way of life etc. THANK YOU ARISTOTELEIA.
5. Private Olympia Highlights 4hrs Private Tour
Ancient Olympia, the archeological site of the first Olympic Games, in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed between the Alfios and Kladeos rivers. The temple of Zeus in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created. You will also see the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palaestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally, you will reach the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position.
Inclusions: All Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Lunch, Tips
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
6. Olympia Site and Museum Experience Private Tour
Ancient Olympia, the archaeological site of the first Olympic Games, in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There is a temple of Zeus which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created.
Inclusions: Round trip transfer from katakolo port to Olympia, Transportation, Guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Lunch, Beverages, Tips
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
7. olympian all included from katakolo port
During this 5-hour, self-guided tour you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the well-preserved site where the Olympic games were born. The town of Elis was an important urban center in ancient Greece. It was the capital of the Elean kingdom in western Greece. This town was responsible for the organization of the Olympic Games in ancient Olympia. Elis was built in a beneficial position, on the left shore of the Peneios river. The archaeological research indicates the first signs of human presence in the area, very early in the prehistoric era. According to Pausanias the first historical leader of the area was Oxylos from Aetolia. He was the first king and the person who established the Olympic Games. The museum of Ancient Elis is located on the southeast edge of the ancient city. The creation of the museum was started in 2002 and was finished in 2004. The architecture of the central building is totally harmonized with the natural landscape.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: not included
Reviewed By marilias969
5 star rating for Jae Olympic tours!They offered the experience of the archaeological site of Olympia through VR masks.I explored the history of the site and museum virtually and learned all about the ancient Olympic games . I guided to the stadium where I watched recreated scenes of athlete s racing, 3D views and explanation of the temples , statues and sites .Do not miss this unique and fascinating way of guide and excellent service.
8. Private Shore Excursion to Ancient Olympia & Museum from Katakolo port
With this tour you have a unique opportunity to visit the western Peloponnese, in the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. Olympia is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Greece, under UNESCO's heritage and one of the most powerful brand names worldwide. You will walk through the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and run in the ancient stadium; just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory 3000 years ago. Also you will visit the museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous Hermis of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios. The duration of the tour is about 5 hours including a Licensed tour guide
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking driver, Licensed tour guide , Bottled water
Exclusions: Meals & personal expenses
Reviewed By harrybM4927DX
My son, daughter-in-law and I had booked a 14-day private tour of Athens, Crete, Santorini, Milos and Naxos with Private Tours Greece from May 1-14, 2020 and made a 30% down payment by credit card on 02/06/2020. All interactions with Private Tours Greece went smoothly and were professional and friendly. Then, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and my son's illness, on 03/13/2020, well ahead of the deadline for a fully-refundable cancellation, I asked Private Tours Greece to release all reservations it had made on our behalf, but to hold my deposit, in the hope that we might be able to reschedule our trip later in 2020 or in the spring of 2021. Private Tours Greece complied with my request and issued a credit voucher for the down payment I had made. As the pandemic continued to surge and Greece remained closed to visitors from the United States, on 4/17/2021, after essentially extending an interest-free loan to Private Tours Greece for over a year, I requested that my down payment be fully refunded and credited to the same credit card account to which it had been charged. Thereupon, Private Tours Greece staff claimed that the request for refund had been "forwarded" ... as it turned out later, to Alpha Bank. Nothing happened for a week. I then engaged in repeated e-mail exchanges with Private Tours Greece staff, only to be subjected to a stream of equivocations, obfuscations of the facts, and invalid excuses, including a claim that Private Tours Greece was doing me a favor by agreeing to a refund because the Greek government had allegedly given it the option to hold my funds indefinitely. I then contacted the general manager of the company, who sent me what purported to be a Greek language request to Alpha Bank (that I was unable to read) to issue the refund, along with further invalid excuses, never responding to my complaint that Private Tours Greece was in breach of its contractual obligation to issue a full refund of my down payment, not to mention doing the honorable thing, i.e., issue an immediate refund from an account he controlled directly, rather than blaming Alpha Bank for the delay by claiming that it "required" 10-15 "working" days to complete the request. Even that outlandishly ridiculous period has now expired! A complaint I submitted to Alpha Bank has received no response to date. It has now been nearly a full month since my refund request of 4/17/2021, and I may have to initiate legal action against Private Tours Greece ... with all the complexities and additional outlays and delays that would involve ... in order to reclaim my funds. The lesson to be learned here is that Private Tours Greece cannot be counted upon to honor its promises and contractual commitments. If there is any chance at all that you may have to cancel your trip, STAY AWAY!
9. Full Day Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and the Temple of Epicurean Apollo
**Our trip starts from the port of Katakolon** Full Day Trip to Ancient Olympia,temple of Appolo and temple of Epicurian Apollo Visitors will have the opportunity to see up close the site of the Ancient "Sacred Forrest" which was the name of Ancient Olympia. Built on the North riverbank of Alfeios, it consists one of the greatests World Heritage sites (UNESCO), as well as an icredible natural landscape that evolved to the biggest religious sanctuary of the Ancient World. Then we'll go to the temple of Epicurian Apollo. At an altitude of 1130 meters between Ilia, Arcadia and Messinia, it resists one of the most important and best preserved monuments of ancient Greece. What’s Included Guiding Services Private Transportation Bottled water Snacks. Also is included a coffee in a local coffee shop. ***In the End of our Tour a Great Souvenir Gift is included.!!***
Inclusions: Back in Athens a dinner at a local restaurant.The dinner,includes variety of meats and fish dishes based on customer's wish. 4 plates for each one of our customers and a drink of their choice., Soft drinks,soda,snacks, Liability insurance per person, **Local**Guiding Services, Mercedes E 200 class(sedan), that is 4 years old with a full insurance or Scoda Octavia SUV, In the End of our Tour a Great Souvenir Gift is included.!!, *** 2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)***
Exclusions: We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places, Tickets for the monuments
Reviewed By KevVentures
If you want a great tour of Athens from a driver that shows up on time, drives safe, and with a bit of humor, Theodore is your man. We really enjoyed the drive around Athens and Theodore has a great knowledge of the history and local off the beaten path spots. Would recommend to all friends and family.
10. Katakolon – Ancient Olympia // Shore excursion
Visit with us the highlights of this historical place, such as the archaeological site, including the original ancient Olympic games stadium and the unique archaeological museum . After your tour enjoy some free time in the town of Katakolon.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Archaeological Site & Museum
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