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OlympiaPrivate Shore Excursions & Ancient Site Tours

The port of Katakolon is the gateway to the ancient site of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Available for cruise passengers and hotel-based travelers, our tours include a vehicle with Licensed English Speaking Guide. Wine tasting and beach options also available.

$50 Deposit

Reserve private Olympia tours with a low initial deposit.

Ancient Olympia

Katakolon Shore Excursion - 4 Hours

This private tour visits the site of Ancient Olympia and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia which houses treasures which have been found at the site.

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Wine Tasting and Kourouta Beach

Katakolon Shore Excursion - 4.5 Hours

This option enjoys a tour and wine tasting with local snacks at the Mercouri Winery followed by free time on Kourouta Beach where you can enjoy the sea, or if you prefer, have time for shopping in the village.

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Ancient Olympia and Wine Tasting

Katakolon Shore Excursion - 8 Hours

This private tour visits the Ancient Site and Museum of Olympia followed by free time in the small village of Olympia and then an afternoon winery tour and wine tasting.

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Custom Tours & Large Group Services

Custom Group Tours, Your Way

From laid-back escapes to action-packed adventures, our group tours are built around your style. We make it easy—choose your pace, customize your itinerary, and travel in comfort by private sedan or full-size coach.

Relaxed, active, or fully tailored itineraries
Luxury transportation for any group size
Easy separate payments for each traveler
Low deposit to book, final payment due 30 days before departure

Your perfect group trip is just one conversation away. Contact our Group Services team today!

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Touring from Katakolon

Katakolon is a small fishing village on the western coast of the Peloponnese. Ships dock directly at the harbor — no tendering required. The village itself is compact and walkable, but the reason every cruise line stops here is Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, about 25 miles inland. Our tours also include options for wine tasting at the Mercouri Estate and free time at Kourouta Beach. All tours include a private vehicle and licensed English-speaking guide.

Frequently Asked Questions — Katakolon & Olympia

Why book a private tour in Katakolon?

There are very few licensed guides available in Katakolon, and they book out quickly in peak season. A private tour guarantees your guide and vehicle in advance, lets you explore Olympia at your own pace without a large group, and includes our back-to-ship guarantee. We recommend booking early for this port.

What is the back-to-ship guarantee?

If an unforeseen delay during your private tour prevents you from returning before your ship departs, we arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all tours booked through us from Katakolon. Your tour must be scheduled to return 1.5 hours before the ship departs.