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Skip the Lines Olympia and Free Olive Oil Tasting Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Location
Pyrgos
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover ancient Olympia without the crowds on our skip-the-line tour. Enjoy a guided visit to the historic site and savor a complimentary olive oil tasting, a perfect blend of culture and flavor.

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

Experience Details

While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities - Olympia - without transport worries or long waits. This small group skip-the-line shore excursion lets you bypass any lines and stroll the ruined stadium, archway, and track - where the ancient Olympic games were held. Then, enjoy a free olive oil tasting and learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth.

Taste the different products from the famous Greek olive oil and olives to the local wine.

Learn about the rejuvenating properties of the olive oil beauty products.

Before your return, spend some free time in the modern village of Olympia.

What You Get

Certified Guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism within the Olympic site
Live commentary onboard
Small group tour
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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

Archaeological Site of Olympia

• Explore Olympia, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece without waiting in line. • Admire firsthand the sacred land where the Olympic Flame is lit for each Olympiad. • Go through the arched stone passageway and uncover the original Olympic Stadium of the ancient athletes. • Don't miss the opportunity to run the ancient Olympic track! • Once the mighty sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus, it housed his gold and ivory statue, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
2

Olympia

Opt for some free time at the modern village of Olympia. Enjoy some shopping, try some of the local snacks or just relax by having your coffee or drink under one of the enormous sycamore treesstanding there for hundreds of years.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Padelina Shopping Center

Wrap up your tour by visiting one of the local markets of the area. It is the only where you may sample sone of the most famous varieties of Greek olives and olive oil. Tickle your taste buds and learn why the Greek olive oil is considered one of the best ones worldwide. Don't hesitate to purchase some or ship it back home.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Katakolo Port

Don't miss out the opportunity to spend some time at the little town of Katakolon where there are numerous fishing taverns. Do some last shoppi g before you head back to the ship or just enjoy a walk by the nearby beach. Alternatively, your driver will dropp you off directly to the ship.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
29/01/2025 - 31/05/2026
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SUNDAY
08:00 - 20:00

Meeting & Pickup

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Meeting point by the central gate of the port -By the central sign board of the port "JOHN LATSIS, PORTOF KATAKOLO"

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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Please note that the time is in Eastern European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 15, 2025
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