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Short Tour of Olympia, an Olive Oil Press & St. Andrew Beach

By Theocharis stathopoulos
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is $313 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore the archeological site and museum at Ancient Olympia
  • Olive oil press visit, learn about the process of virgin olive oil and taste it!
  • Enjoy a visit to Saint Andrew's Beach and swim in crystal-clear water
  • Get an easy, fast, and safe transfer in the area by a local driver and save time
Activity location
    • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    • Elis, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Λιμάνι Κατακόλου, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | The meeting point will be near the gate to the Katakolon pier, at the first taxi parking spots. The taxis are located 200 meters from the port gate, on the right. A sign with the your name will be placed on the car's windshield.
    • Katakolo, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Short Tour of Olympia by Mini Bus
  • Earn $16.30
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Price details
$543.48 x 1 Traveler$543.48
Total
Price is $543.48
Short Tour of Olympia by Taxi
  • Earn $9.39
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
$313.09 x 1 Traveler$313.09
Total
Price is $313.09

What's included, what's not

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    Transportation by private vehicle
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    Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port or your hotel
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    Visit of the Ancient Olympia
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    Local driver as tour escort
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    Bottled water
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    Guidebook for exploring the archaeological site (according to booklet language chosen)
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    Fuel cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Olympia entrance fee (€20 per person)
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    Winery/olive press entrance fees (20 euros per adult person - children get inside for free)
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    Licensed guide within the site and Museum of Olympia
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    Food and beverages
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    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Pets, Smoking

What you can expect

Take in all the interesting sites of Katakolon before heading to the Olympia archeological site and museum on this 4-5 hour shore excursion. See the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the Hermes of Praxiteles statue, and artifacts in the museum.

Stop at a local olive oil press and meet the owners, who will introduce you to the process of producing the nicest local extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy a tour of the premises and learn all about real olive oil.

Head to Saint Andrew’s Beach for a quick swim in the clear waters surrounded by rocks. Enjoy a cup of Greek coffee or a light lunch (not included in the tour price).

Location

Activity location
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    • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    • Elis, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Λιμάνι Κατακόλου, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | The meeting point will be near the gate to the Katakolon pier, at the first taxi parking spots. The taxis are located 200 meters from the port gate, on the right. A sign with the your name will be placed on the car's windshield.
    • Katakolo, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Λιμάνι Κατακόλου, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | The meeting point will be near the gate to the Katakolon pier, at the first taxi parking spots. The taxis are located 200 meters from the port gate, on the right. A sign with the your name will be placed on the car's windshield.
    • Katakolo, Greece