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

By Theocharis stathopoulos
3.8 out of 5
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Overview
  • Explore the archaeological site and museum at Ancient Olympia
  • Visit a local Olive oil press and learn about the production process of virgin olive oil
  • Enjoy a visit to the beutiful 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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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port or your hotel
  • What's includedWhat's included Visit of the Ancient Olympia
  • What's includedWhat's included Local driver as tour escort
  • What's includedWhat's included Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included Guidebook for exploring the archaeological site (according to booklet language chosen)
  • What's includedWhat's included Fuel cost
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOlympia entrance fee (€12 per adult: age 18 years and up)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Winery/olive press entrance fees (10 euros per adult person - Children get inside for free)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Licensed guide within the site and Museum of Olympia
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded 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 archaeological 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 artefacts 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