Katakolon Shore Excursions for Cruises https://www.shoreexcursions.gr/katakolon Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:43:53 +0000 en-gb KATAKOLON 1 HD ANCIENT OLYMPIA https://www.shoreexcursions.gr/katakolon/94-katakolon-1-hd-ancient-olympia-4-hours https://www.shoreexcursions.gr/katakolon/94-katakolon-1-hd-ancient-olympia-4-hours

TOUR CODE: KATAKOLON 1

HD ANCIENT OLYMPIA

Tour Identity
Highlights: Ancient site of Olympic Games, Hermes of Praxitelis statue.
Type of tour: Bus and walking tour
Pick up point: Katakolon port
Difficulty level: Easy

Disembark at Katakolon port to start our tour to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The first Olympiad was held in 776 B.C. in honor of Olympian Zeus and the last In 394 AD ( after exactly 1170 years )
The sanctuary, of Ancient Olympia, known as the Altis, consists of various buildings such as the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the Golden and ivory statue of Zeus (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the Temple of Hera, the Pelopion and the area of the altar, where the sacrifices were made.
The hippodrome and later stadium were also on the east side,while the west side houses the Palaestra, the workshop of Pheidias and  the Gymnasion .

Just  a 10-minute walk from the site is the archaeological museum, presenting  the long history of the most celebrated sanctuary of antiquity.
In the museum you can admire the  sculptured ornaments from the Temple of Zeus, the statue of Hermes, a masterpiece carved by one of the most important Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
In addition the Head of Hera  and the  helmet of Miltiades, the Athenian General during Athens 'Golden Age.'
Afterwards, enjoy a short stop at the modern town of Olympia for free time before returning back to the cruise ship.



Included:
  • Private bus  or taxi depending on the number of persons
  • Licensed guide   
  • Entrance fee to Olympia site and museum
 38€Duration4 hours
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]]> sebastian@e-orama.com (Super User) Katakolon Port Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:55:36 +0000 KATAKOLON 2 HD WINERY VISIT https://www.shoreexcursions.gr/katakolon/95-katakolon-2-hd-winery-visit https://www.shoreexcursions.gr/katakolon/95-katakolon-2-hd-winery-visit

TOUR CODE: KATAKOLON 2

KATAKOLON HD  WINERY VISIT

Tour Identity
Highlights: Visit of a winery and vineyards.
Type of tour: Bus tour – Winery tour
Pick up point: Katakolon port
Difficulty level: Easy

 Drive through the beautiful country side and the vineyards to one of the oldest wine producing estates in the area which was founded in 1860.
You have the chance to visit the vineyards of the estate, the cellar and the distillery as well as the traditional family  museum.
You will be also able to taste some of the  wines produced by the estate, local cheeses and a variety of snacks
Return to Katakolon port for embarkation to the cruise ship.

Included:
  • Private bus  or taxi depending on the number of persons
  • Experienced escort   
  • Winery fee
 36€Duration4 hours

 

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