Katakolon Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion
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Included / Excluded
- FREE Downloadable Audio Guide of Olympia and the Museum
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee to the Olympia Museum - which is an optional visit during your free time.
- Cruise Port Pick-Up
- Entrance Tickets To Olympia Site
- English Speaking Coach/Minibus Escort
- Food and drinks are not included
- Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash
- Licensed guide escorting customers inside olympia is not included
Itinerary
Olympia is the ancient Greek city renowned for hosting the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE. Located in the western part of the Peloponnese, it was a major religious and cultural hub, dedicated to Zeus. The site features impressive ruins, including the Temple of Zeus, once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Olympia was a symbol of athleticism, unity, and peace, with athletes from across Greece competing in honor of the gods.
The Temple of Zeus, located in Olympia, Greece, was one of the most significant and grandiose structures in the ancient world. Built around 470 BCE, it was dedicated to the king of the Greek gods, Zeus. The temple housed a massive statue of Zeus, created by the renowned sculptor Phidias, which was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple itself was an example of classical Doric architecture and was known for its size, grandeur, and artistic decorations. Unfortunately, the temple was destroyed by earthquakes, but its remains still stand as a testament to ancient Greek architectural and artistic achievement.
The Leonidaion Guesthouse (Ξενώνας Λεωνιδαίον) is an ancient structure located near the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece. Built around the 4th century BCE, it served as a sanctuary for wealthy visitors and athletes attending the ancient Olympic Games. This guesthouse is named after the Spartan king Leonidas, who is believed to have contributed to its construction. The building is an example of the Greek architectural style and was designed to accommodate important guests, providing them with lodging and hospitality. Although much of it is in ruins today, the Leonidaion remains a significant historical site in Olympia.
Olympia is the ancient Greek city renowned for hosting the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE. Located in the western part of the Peloponnese, it was a major religious and cultural hub, dedicated to Zeus. The site features impressive ruins, including the Temple of Zeus, once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Olympia was a symbol of athleticism, unity, and peace, with athletes from across Greece competing in honor of the gods.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
A very nice...
A very nice travel companion who tried to keep over 40 participants in check and in time limit. The ship was significantly delayed, but we were still able to enjoy all the places and were back to the ship on time.
Guide could have used...
Guide could have used speaker when talking during the travel to Olympia. Didn't realize there was an digital audio guide with the ticket until we were completed. Enough time to see the museum & ruins.
This is a must see tour and excellent guide.
This tour is highly recommended. Our tour guide Tina was a wealth of knowledge and was very accommodating. She advised us the appropriate steps to take whilst inside the site to ensure we saw the very best of the tour. Tina knew the area and the history and was an excellent guide.
No guide whatsoever
We were picked up at port entrance, vehicle was nice … we arrived at the place, we parked and then walked like 7 minutes to the entrance of the Ancient site. There our “guide”, Helena, told us she had left the tickets in the van, and kept us waiting nearly 20 minutes while she went back to get them. She gave us our tickets, showed us the way into the Ancient Site, then the way into the museum and told us she would meet us at the museum exit at a given time. And left us to our luck. We were walking through the ancient site, among all the ruins trying to figure out what was what, reading any sign we could find to get some context of what we were seeing. It was literally a huge dissapointment being abandoned by our “guide”. And we really missed the chance of a very interesting learning and stimulating experience in such a special place. Its not that Helena did a bad or lousy job, she did no job AT ALL!