Katakolon Shore Excursion: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting

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4 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English
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Explore ancient Olympia, taste local honey and olive oil, and enjoy Greek hospitality on this half-day tour from Katakolon. Visit a farm and shop in the seaside village. A truly unique experience!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to ancient Olympia, the playground of the Gods and heroes of Greek mythology where the Olympic flame is lit for each Olympiad.

This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produces in the country , the olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a free olive oil and wine tasting experience at a local market.


Then, go off-the-beaten-path into a farm filled with fruit trees and vegetables and find Greek hospitality. Learn all about the circle of life of the bees by a local beekeeper and taste local delicacies accompanied with local artisan's honey.


Finally, you may spend some time at the town of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the seafront.

What You Get

Honey farm visit
Small group tour
Olympic site visit with a local English-speaking certified guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Klio's Honey Farm
Entrance fees
Archaeological Site of Olympia

Good To Know

  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A COPY of current valid passport is required on the day of travel for seniors and under 18yo
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Katakolo

All tours start from the port of Katakolon where the ships dock.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Archaeological Site of Olympia

Visit the birthplace of the Olympic games, ancient Olympia like an Insider. Step back in time and feel what makes the area a unique destination to millions of people around the world. Being at the site that hosted one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world, and nowadays included in the catalogue “Monuments of World Heritage of UNESCO”. It is the actual and only area where the ceremony of the lighting of the olympic torch takes place.
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

Klio's Honey Farm

Go off-the-beaten track and visit a local farmhouse to experience the Greek hospitality and try one of the best honey and delicacies of the area.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
4

Padelina Shopping Center

A unique experience where one may learn all about the Greek olive oil and the olives in Greece. Tickle your taste buds by tasting some of the most famous products of the Greek land. A all-in-one experience by visiting a local market collaborating with producers of the area.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Katakolo

Wrap up your tour in the best way by spending some free time at the village of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the sea front.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
01/01/2023 - 03/08/2026
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SUNDAY
08:00 - 20:00

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At the central gate of the port of Katakolon, within the port area - By the sign "JOHN LATSIS, PORT OF KATAKOLON" Important Note: Travelers are notified directly about the exact pick-up time via message.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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