Buggy Tour in Katakolon and Ancient Olympia

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• (Pass by)

  The tour begins from Katakolo port center. You rent the funny open-air car BeachBuggy® that is equipped with FM stereo and also with a Bluetooth Sound System which you can hear your favorite music from your phone or Youtube during your driving Coastline of Katakolon Peninsula! You have the opportunity to follow our guide's BeachBuggy® car when we continue driving Coastline for 10min till our first stop. We passing a Natural and enjoyable path with lots of engravable photoshots in your mind!

  Admission ticket free
• 1

  First stop is the top highlight of Agios Andreas village, city of ancient Elis in the Pisatis, situated upon the isthmus connecting the promontory Ichthys (now the Cape of Katakolo) with the mainland. We stop for 30minutes, for a Coffee (additional charge), breathing/walking/photoshooting or Swimming.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Second stop is the village Leventochori, a stunning beach destination where the lush green hills of Elian land meet the sea, creating a series of picturesque creeks adorned with dark sand! We stop for 30minutes, for a Coffee (additional charge), breathing/walking/photoshooting or Swimming

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Next stop is The monastery of Panagia Skafidiotissa or Skafidia, from which it took its name, was built around the 10th century. Next to the clear blue waters of the lonian, at the mouth of the river Lardanes. The visitor will be dazzled by seeing the medieval fortress that surrounds it from afar. In addition to its remarkable architecture, it also has many religious and historical treasures such as: Holy vessels, vestments, reliquaries, uniforms, weapons, icons, coins, votives and the banner of the Monastery made of a hand-embroidered icon dedicated to Theotokos. We stop for 30minutes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Next stop is the small village Skafidia, the site of the ancient town of Dyspontium, one of the eight towns of Pisatis in ancient Elis. It was situated in the plain between Elis and Olympia, north of the river Alpheus and not far from the sea. We stop for 30minutes, for a Coffee (additional charge), breathing/walking/photoshooting or Swimming.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Next stop is Kourouta Beach, the most cosmopolitan and Blue flagged Beach of Ilia which the sands stretch for over 16 km, washed by the crystalline waters of the Ionian Sea, situated only 21 km (13 miles) from the port of Katakolon. Beside the golden sand and the deep blue water of Kourouta beach, along the seafront are countless cafe bars, restaurants, Greek tavernas serving ouzo, fresh fish and traditional dishes. We stop for 60minutes for Swimming and relaxing in the sunbeds where you can be served of drinks, coffe or food enjoying the sea view!

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total duration includes for travel time and driving stops

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