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Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market

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Price is $151 per adult
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Overview

This is the best way to visit Olympia! No more wasting precious vacation time on your shore excursion waiting in long lines. Breeze past the crowds at archaeological site ticket office and museum as admission will have previously been arranged.

Admire ancient Olympia, the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. Situated in a lush, serene valley, it was once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus.
Explore the highlights of the archeological site, such as the ancient athlletic facilities, the trmpleof Zeus and Hera, the Olympic stadium.
Then, walk to the nearby museum and marvel the masterpieces of the exhibition.

Finally, learn why the ancient cultures believed that olive oil is responsible for longevity, strength and youth on your free olive oil tasting experience at a local indoors flea market.

Activity location
  • Katakolo Port
    • 270 67, Katakolo, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Katakolo Port
    • 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

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Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market in English
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00am-8:00pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$151.27 x 1 Adult$151.27
Total
Price is $151.27
PLUS OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE in English
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00am-8:00pm
  • English

Official tourist guide: Upon arrival at Olympia, join a guided tour within the Olympic site/ museum with one of our local expert - Official guide.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$170.03 x 1 Adult$170.03
Total
Price is $170.03

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Olive market & Sampling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Port pick-up/Drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Official tourist guide within the ruins - Available option
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Senior pricing applies to travelers within the EU
  • A COPY of current valid passport is required on the day of travel for seniors and under 18yo

Activity itinerary

Katakolo Port
  • 15m
All tours start from the port of Katakolon where ships dock. Travelers are picked-up within the port area.
Archaeological Site of Olympia
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games that lies in the hurt of the Greek countryside. Run the olympic track and spend time in the temple of Zeus, once hosted one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Zeus. See where the Olympic torh is lit for the modern Olympics.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Just a 5' walk from the Oympic site, the archeological museum of ancient Olympia hosts all the antiquities that were found within the Olympic site. The museum is a real revelation as everything is original and in perfect condition!
Padelina Shopping Center
  • 40m
Wrap up your tour and enjoy a culinary experience. Visit a local indoors flea market where one of its sections is entirely dedicated to local products. Sample among a great variety of olives, olive oil and different blends, balsamic vinegar and other local delicacies. Enjoy the stories of the owners about the secrets of the liquid gold of Greece; the extra virgin olive oil.

Location

Activity location
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    Katakolo Port
    • 270 67, Katakolo, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Katakolo Port
    • 270 67, Katakolo, Greece

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