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Katakolo Port: Transfer to Ancient Olympia and VR Audio Tour

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Activity provider:SIGHTS OF ATHENS-GRAY LINE
Katakolo Port: Transfer to Ancient Olympia and VR Audio Tour
4.146789 out of 5 stars
4.1
4.146789 out of 5 stars
436 reviews

Relive the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games on this shore excursion from Katakolo Cruise Port. Listen to the history in 10 languages and enjoy a VR guidance of the area.

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Duration 4 hours
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English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
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English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Greek

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Cheryl – United Kingdom

Plenty of time to visit site. Clean coach, good driver, helpful guide.

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Dawn – United States

It was more of a transport than a tour, but the coordinator was generally informative , organized and helpful. The bus driver was safe and on time.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 starting location options:

    J8W9+64 Katakolo, Greka Land, Greka Land

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Archaeological Site of Olympia

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit (3 hours)

    Extra fee
  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    J8W9+64 Katakolo, Greka Land, Greka Land

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a bygone-era with a visit to Ancient Olympia
  • Explore the area at your own pace and reach Olympia directly from Katakolo port
  • Travel with no stress on a tour adapted to the Cruise ship's schedule
  • Roundtrip transportation with modern airconditioned bus
  • Join a unique tour with Virtual Reality Audioguide in 10 languages

Full description

Enjoy this convenient transfer from your cruise ship terminal at Katakolo Port, and head to the famous Ancient Olympia. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a VR Audio Tour where you can relive the past.

Disembark from your cruise ship and find the local partner at the exit cruise terminal. Hop into an air-conditioned bus and start driving 30-minutes through the idyllic country side to Ancient Olympia.

Reach Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic games. Relive the past with a Virtual Reality application and listen to the fascinating audioguide in 10 languages.

Admire the wonder and thrill of the original Olympic Games, which were held from 776 BC. to 393 AD.

Enter the famous archaeological site of Olympia and marvel at the Temple of Hera, in front of which burns the Olympic Flame during modern day Olympic Games.

See the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and Ivory statue of Zeus (one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the original Stadium and Bouleuterion, monuments unlike any other, where once competitors swore an oath to conform to the rules.

Choose between 2 options with entry tickets included or without.

Near the Archaeological site is the modern village of Olympia that you can easily reach for shopping, souvenirs, or a quick lunch, coffee, and snacks.

After a day full of history and culture you will return to the Katakolo village and port. Enter your cruise or spend some time at the picturesque village by the sea.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Virtual reality application and audioguide in 10 languages
  • English-speaking driver and escort in the bus
  • Entrance in the monuments
  • Food and drinks
  • Professional guide in the monuments

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Charged Smartphone
  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • A mobile phone Android or Apple or tablet is required in order to activate the application for the Virtual Reality Audiotour

From $14 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 436 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Cheryl – United KingdomJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Plenty of time to visit site. Clean coach, good driver, helpful guide.
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Dawn – United StatesJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
It was more of a transport than a tour, but the coordinator was generally informative , organized and helpful. The bus driver was safe and on time.
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Judith – United KingdomJune 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Loved everything. We just needed a bit more information on where to find them. We waited inside the port area for a while before we asked another tour operator and they directed us outside.

Product ID: 478546

Activity provider:SIGHTS OF ATHENS-GRAY LINE
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