Katakolo Tours, Tickets, & Excursions

we offer a tour where you can bath, learn Greek dance, a regional dance show and a small one snack ( greeks-nack) like a welcome or natural juice and ancient Olympic games. the snack is a type of buffet with greek products from the region of kourouta. good organization and placing all guest Visit Ancient Elis the Olympic city.

Spend your day at the port exploring the birthplace of the Olympic Games with this full-day, tour to Olympia that includes food tastings and skip-the-line entry to the Olympia museum. Get picked up at the pier and set off to visit a honey farm in the countryside. Enjoy lunch and a swim at the beach in warmer months. Then, explore ancient artifacts in the Olympia museum independently before being dropped off back at your port.

scape to the bay of mercury wich was the first port of the erea in ancient years, visit the mithical and Tyganonisi islets places famous for their scenary.an ancient town called PHIA is burried at the bottom of the sea after a destructive earthquake that struck the area. Dont miss a dive or snorkeling above the ancient PHIA and depending on sea strems who knows you might see the ruins from this town, snorkeling explore the area with your mask and flippers. you will have the oportunity to explore Nisakoulia, is a place with lighthouse of katakolon with cristal water ideal for swimers and snorkeling.

If you’ve only got a day in Katakolon, this Shore Excursion is a great choice. You won’t waste time organizing transport as port pickup and drop-off is included. Enjoy the convenience of having a full itinerary planned out for you and a guarantee to skip-the-line at attractions. You’ll see the Olympia site and museum, a winery, and St. Andrew Beach.

Rather than waiting for hours in line at the ancient ruins of Olympia, skip the lines and explore the site in the way you want on this private shore excursion. After a sightseeing tour around the nearby seaside village of Katakolon, arrive at Olympia and take in the ruins of ancient monuments like the Temple of Zeus – not to mention the stadium that was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

See the birthplace of the Olympic Games and skip the busy queues on this privately-guided small group excursion. Marvel at Olympia’s Temple of Zeus before escaping the crowds for a taste of Greek rural life at nearby Kilo’s Honey Farm, where local pancakes are served fresh. Follow with a winery tour in the hills of Katakolon, a swim at St. Andrew beach, and then return directly to port.

This Olympia half-day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time. After a convenient pickup from Katakolon Port, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed sites. Enjoy live commentary along the way to learn more about the city’s highlights. You’ll see the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Zeus Temple, and rare museum artifacts such as Hermes of Praxiteles. Another highlight is visiting Kilo’s honey farm for a tasting, and enjoying the pristine Saint Andrew Beach.

During this 3 hour, the 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 ancient Olympic Games were the most important sports event in the Greek world. According to the mythology, it was Hercules who established the games in order to celebrate the success of his 12 labors. During the tour, your tour operator will bring you walking to the hill outside the archeological site of Olympia to take some photos to the ancient track and field, View where the complete ancient temples and famous statues would have been standing as well as watch the ancient athletes preparing for the different sporting events. you will have the opportunity on your own to explore Olympia.

the tour meets families and children. the sandy beach is ideal for relaxing and sporting events. racquetball fathers and children swimming and snorkeling.

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.

Olympia is known for being the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and for all being one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Spend a day exploring its many attractions by going on a full-day tour. Take the stress out of organizing transfers by having round-trip transport from Katakolon Port included. You’ll travel between dispersed sites and enjoy commentary along the way. Top sites you’ll visit include Zeus Temple, Hermes of Praxiteles, Kilo’s Honey Farm, Kremasta Monastery, Saint Andrew Beach, and wineries too.

The suitable facility is designed to develop a bath at the beach and in the bathing area, which will meet the required design standards for the disabled and the European Union in general. This is a ramp that will serve disabled swimmers. use of motorized scooter no guaranteed. this tour must be booked in advance of the cruise in order to secure types of equipment...

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.

Discover the charms of the Ilia region with this 4-hour shore excursion. Explore Chlemoutsi Castle and take in stunning hilltop views. Relax in the Kyllini thermal baths, a significant site since ancient times. Enjoy a swim at Skafidia beach and have coffee or a light lunch on the sunny shore before your return to the Katakolon port.

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 .

Private Transfers to ensure a smooth and easy transport with our professional driver (English speaking driver).  Get the best experience from your trip to this historic city and its neighboring requires you to have the best partner in the transportation service.

Chlemoutsi is a medieval castle in the northwest of the Ilia regional unit in the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece. On this tour we are inviting you to explore one of the most important and best-preserved castles in Greece. We are offering you to spend your day on off the beaten track tour and to have a unique experience in Katakolon. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will have a scenic drive to Chlemoutsi castle which will take about 45 minutes. There you will have a guided tour of it. After that, your guide will take you to the traditional village Arkoudi where you will have time to drink a coffee and have a snack. Your guide will show you another must-see of a region – Kyllini thermal baths. In the end of the day you will be driven back to your ship or hotel.

**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.!!***

Everyone in the world heard about the Olympic games and we will take you to the sacred place of the ancient world and the birthplace of the Olympic Games - ancient Olympia. Your guide will tell you everything about the place where the games were held every four years from the 8th century BC until the 4th AD. You will see all the surrounding infrastructure and several important temples. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. On a comfortable private vehicle, you will have a ride to Olympia having an interesting commentary about Katakolon and Olympia. As soon as you will arrive you will have 3 hours guided tour with visits yo the temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera, the spot of the lighting of the Olympic torch, and the stadium, among other sites. The tour includes the inside visit to the Archeological Museum where you will see a lot of treasures. After that, we will drive you back to the port or to your hotel.

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.

Everyone in the world heard about the Olympic games and we will take you to the sacred place of the ancient world and the birthplace of the Olympic Games - ancient Olympia. Your guide will tell you everything about the place where the games were held every four years from the 8th century BC until the 4th AD. You will see all the surrounding infrastructure and several important temples. Expand your tour with visits to famous winery and explore how the olive oil is made.

With this half-day beach excursion, you can do just that! Grab a beach chair and let the waiter bring you an ice-cold drink, a homemade burger or more. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters then take a walk on the boardwalk with its restaurants and souvenir shops. The many beach bars offer WIFI and you can enjoy the music as you survey the beach scene. You might even see some nearby campers venturing down to the water. Kourouta Beach is located about 2km from the town of Amaliada and is fondly called “the Mykonos of Peloponnese” by the locals. skip the crowded bus tours and get ready to have some chill time on the tranquil beach

Take the worry out of your departure to Igoumenitsa Port and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 50 people), from Κatakolon to Igoumenitsa Port terminal. Avoid the long lines for taxis and travel in the comfort of a sedan car, minivan / van, minibus or coach.