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

By Theocharis stathopoulos
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $340 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

    • Unnamed Road, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | At the taxi parking spots, 200m from the Katakolon pier for cruise ships. Or at your hotel in the Katakolon area.
    • Katakolo, Greece

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

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Short Tour of Olympia by Mini Bus
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Price details
$563.25 x 1 Traveler$563.25
Total
Price is $563.25
Short Tour of Olympia by Taxi
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
$340.30 x 1 Traveler$340.30
Total
Price is $340.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    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)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Winery/olive press entrance fees (20 euros per adult person - children get inside for free)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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

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    • Unnamed Road, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | At the taxi parking spots, 200m from the Katakolon pier for cruise ships. Or at your hotel in the Katakolon area.
    • Katakolo, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Unnamed Road, Katakolo 270 67, Greece | At the taxi parking spots, 200m from the Katakolon pier for cruise ships. Or at your hotel in the Katakolon area.
    • Katakolo, Greece