Olympia Shore Ex: Premium Private Package -Tickets & Olive Market

Overview

While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities - Olympia - without transport worries or long waits. This private skip-the-lines shore excursion lets you bypass any lines and stroll the ruined stadium, archway, and track - where the ancient Olympic games were held. Then, visit a local olive market and enjoy a free olive oil tasting. Learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth. Taste the different products from the famous Greek olive oil and olives to balsamic vinegar and honey. Learn about the rejuvenating properties of the olive oil beauty products. Before your return, spend some free time in the modern village of Olympia.

Itinerary

1. Archaeological Site of Olympia

   • Explore Olympia, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece without waiting in line. • Admire firsthand the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. • Go through the arched stone passageway and uncover the original Olympic Stadium of the ancient athletes. • Don't miss the opportunity to run the ancient Olympic track! • Once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus, it housed his gold and ivory statue, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. Olympie

   Opt for some free time at the modern village of Olympia. Enjoy some shopping, try some of the local snacks or just relax by having your coffee or drink under one of the enormous sycamore treesstanding there for hundreds of years.

   · 30 min

3. Wrap up your tour by visiting one of the local markets of the area. It is the only where you may sample sone of the most famous varieties of Greek olives and olive oil. Tickle your taste buds and learn why the Greek olive oil is considered one of the best ones worldwide. Don't hesitate to purchase some or ship it back home.

   · 40 min

4. Katakolo Port

   Don't miss out the opportunity to spend some time at the little town of Katakolon where there are numerous fishing taverns. Do some last shoppi g before you head back to the ship or just enjoy a walk by the nearby beach. Alternatively, your driver will dropp you off directly to the ship.

   · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

At the central gate of the port of Katakolon, within the port area - By the Blue sign board "PORT OF KATAKOLON, JOHN LATSIS". Agency's Sign - THE TRAVEL INSIDERS Important Note: Travelers are notified directly about the exact pick-up time via message.

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be collected at a different location

Upon arrival at at th eOlympic site, your tour director will hand you over the required ticket to visit the area.

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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