Ancient Olympia Shore Excursion with traditional lunch

4.6
(21 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Once you are in the port of Katakolon , visiting Olympia is a must. This tour is ideal for travellers who have limited time. You will be picked up on the scheduled time and you will be taken to your destination in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle with safety. On the way, there will be live commentary explaining everything about the area and the sites you will visit. In Olympia you will see the Site where the first Olympic Games started and the Museum which houses rare artifacts such as Hermes of Praxitelis. Another highlight is the local traditional lunch. A place worth visiting as you will feel the warmth of the Greek hospitality, buffet lunch and you will experience things as a local.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Guidebook for Olympia
Licensed Tour Guide within the Archaeological site and museum of Olympia
Gratuities
Admission fee Olympia's site and museum (20 euros pp, free entrance teenagers up to 18)
Lunch fee (21 euros per person)
Archaeological

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Once you exit the port gate , turn right and follow the red footpath, we will be waiting for you at the end of the red lane holding a sign with your name on it

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the place where the first Olympic Games started. Visit the temple of Zeus which housed one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Discover the place where the Olympic Torch is lit every 4 years. Exploration in Olympia site will be on your own (Licensed guide within Olympia site is not included in the tour price and is available upon request with additional fee - In case needed please contact us prior the booking)

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The Archaeological Museum of Olympia, one of the most important museums in Greece. It houses masterpieces of classical art such as the sculptures of Zeus' temple and two celebrated works of Graeco-Roman antiquity, the statues of Nike by Paeonios and Hermes by Praxiteles.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Just a breath away from the museum and the ruins in Olympia there is this great place having traditional greek buffet. Up on the Olympian hill you can find the real traditional greek taste combined with the greek culture. You will have the chance there to explore the local food culture and music habits

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by DORA TRAVEL KATAKOLON OLYMPIA TOURS

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

4.6 Based on 21 21 reviews
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