Katakolon Shore Excursion - Ancient Olympia and Wine Tasting

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Ancient Olympia and Wine Tasting

Visit Olympia and Museum, free time in village, and afternoon winery tour.

This 8 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:

Pick up from your Hotel or the Port in Katakolon
Private Licensed English Speaking Guide
Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
Wine Tasting with Local Snacks
Included Interior Visits- Ancient Olympia, Archaeological Museum

Please Note: The prices shown below are not valid on Sundays or local National Holidays. If your only day in this city is Sunday, please Contact Us for pricing and availability.

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Tour Number: GKATA-03

Group Size (Prices in USD)*:

2 People - $766 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $540 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $420 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $348 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $300 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $282 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $255 Per Person (Private Tour)

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Type: Antiquities, Wine Tasting
Length: 8 Hours
Walking: Difficult - uneven surfaces
Mobility: NO wheelchairs
Guide: Licensed Guide
Language: English

Katakolon / Olympia Shore Excursion - 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.

After meeting your guide you immediately depart for the remarkable site of Olympia, where the first Olympiad was held in 776 B.C. in honor of the Olympian Zeus. Its setting could not be more idyllic: in the middle of a fertile valley with the rivers of Alphios and Kladhios flowing past.

Your guide will lead you on a walking tour of the site which was a sanctuary even before the Stadium was built and the games took place in the sacred area called Altis. The most imposing monument in this area was the outstanding Temple of Zeus housing the gold-and-ivory statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Temple of Hera, the Prytaneion, and the Philippeion were also monuments standing in the sacred grove. The famous Stadium, the largest of its day with a capacity of 45,000 spectators, is entered through a long, tunnel-like passage, constructed in Roman times.

After visiting the ancient site you will visit the archaeological museum which is close by. Among the great finds of the area that are displayed here are the Head of Hera and the superb statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. You will also admire ornaments from the Temple of Zeus, the famous statue of Hermes created by Praxiteles and the helmet of Miltiades, the Athenian general during Athens' 'Gold Age.'

After spending the morning in Ancient Olympia you enjoy free time in the village of Olympia. There are many small gift shops and delightful restaurants where you can enjoy a typical Greek lunch (meal not included) in the cool shade on the many popular outdoor patios.

Next you enjoy a pleasant drive through the scenic countryside of the Peloponnese. After passing typical quaint villages you arrive at the estate of one of the oldest families in the area. The owners happily greet their guests in a warm and friendly manner serving coffee and soft drinks before setting out on a guided tour of the vast grounds surrounding their manor.

The estate has been in the hands of the present owners for four generations. Since the early days the family has been active in producing fragrant wines by cultivating cuttings imported from Italy, namely the Refosco grape. The tour shows how, over time, the winery has blended a combination of old and modern wine techniques and equipment to produce wines that have successfully matured to reach exportation standards.

Not only are you shown the cellars and the traditional family museum you will also have the opportunity to visit the forest and vineyards. The border of the estate reaches a vantage point which overlooks the sea and the island of Zakinthos is visible.

Upon returning to the main building of the manor, you have the opportunity to sample the wines, local cheeses and a variety of snacks from the small but eloquent buffet under the cooling pine trees.

At the end of the day you are brought back to Katakolon.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Katakolon tours and Katakolon Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Katakolon tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic

Drive to Ancient Olympia - 40 Minutes
Tour the Site and Museum of Ancient Olympia - 3 Hours
Free time for Lunch and Shopping in the Village of Olympia - 2 Hours
Drive to Winery - 30 Minutes
Winery tour, tasting and snacks - 1.5 Hours
Return to Katakolon - 30 Minutes

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

Review Location- Katakolon	March 30, 2026
Reviewer: Sammy G from New York, NY

All of our tours were just fantatic. In Athens, the Acropolis was simply awesome and we had a wonderful time in the Plaka. I wish we could have had lunch in one of those roof top bars. That would have been awesome. In Katakolon, the farm you recommended was so nice, peaceful and the hosts were so welcoming. The other tours in Greece were great but those were the highlights for us. Thank you also for telling the guide to walk slowly - my mother appreciated it.

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Review Location- Katakolon	November 10, 2025
Reviewer: Kim P from Springfield, PA

Thank you so much for working with me on changing the itinerary. It was the absolute perfect day. Our guide Michaela was amazing!! She made the day perfect.We saw Minori and Maiori. Walked the lemon path and saw so many amazing things and ended at Vietri su mare. I feel it was the perfect itinerary. No crowds and just the most beautiful views. The walk on the lemon path was challenging but we did it. Amazing day. Thank you!!!

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Review Location- Katakolon	September 13, 2025
Reviewer: Amelia V from San Diego, CA

All the guides were very knowledgeable about each of the place we went (Rhodes, Athens and Katakolon). We wish we had more time in Greece. There are too many places in Greece to visit.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful:

Review Location- Katakolon	September 7, 2025
Reviewer: Frank G from Palmetto FL - Canada

We had a wonderful voyage through the Aegean Sea and Greece. In general, all of our excursions and guides were fantastic. In every case, the guides were at the designated meeting areas before we arrived and easily identified with my name on a large sign. The drivers were professional, safe, and cautious, and the vehicles were clean and comfortable. We found the tour guides to be very friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and flexible. Please find below the list of guides beginning with our favorite to least preferred 1. Ephesus - Yesim - ****** - very knowledgeable, deep depth of history, warm, personality plus (had lunch with us), she is the total package). 2. Athens Loula - ***** - brilliant biblical scholar and archeologist, great listener and attentive to our interests, warm, engaging, very sweet lady. 3. MyconosDelos Yolanda - ***** - brilliant, passionate, and exciting archeologist, expert on mythology, well-organized, fantastic teacher, engaging, captivating, high energy. 4. Olympia Elena - **** - very friendly, knowledgeable of mythology and Olympia, very flexible, willing to spend as much time as we required. 5. Chania, Crete Effy - **** knowledgeable, warm, great personality (had lunch with us), very flexible. We have nothing but very high marks for your service and help. You did a fantastic job organizing all of our tours, gave us great recommendations, and were very timely and responsive through the entire process. We will gladly be using your service for future travel. Cant thank you enough for helping to make our adventure so enjoyable and fulfilling.

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Review Location- Katakolon	August 23, 2025
Reviewer: LuAnne R from Rockett Getwaways - Atlanta, GA

Just to let you know that our tour with Trini was excellent today. We had to cut it short a bit but she did a really excellent and thorough job, in case there is anyone you send feedback to. Thanks for having such great guides on all of our tours!

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