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

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Honey farm visit

Small group tour

Olympic site visit with a local English-speaking certified guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism

Port pickup and drop-off

Live commentary on board

Transport by air-conditioned van

Olive oil tasting at a local market

Gratuities

Klio's Honey Farm

Archaeological Site of Olympia

What To Expect

All tours start from the port of Katakolon where the ships dock.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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 minutes•Admission Not Included

Options

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

Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding educational and tasty excursion !
Bruce K,
Sep 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Eleni, the Olympic site guide, and driver Consta were excellent. The stops to learn about the production and taste the olive oil at Padelina in Ancient Olympia and the history of honey collection and its use at Klio’s honey farm were fascinating and tasty additions to an already wonderful experience. We would highly recommend this excursion.
Taste and see!
Hannah S,
Aug 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This experience was AMAZING! My wife and I found this, and we had wanted to go taste local cuisine and see the Olympic site, and this was the perfect combo!!! Our group was picked up from the port in a comfy private coach, where our amazing guide talked us through the area driving the 30 minutes toward Olympia. After arrival, we had an amazing guided tour through the beautiful and historic Olympic site, and then were taken a few minutes away to a local bee farm, named Kilos Bee Farm. There, we got to meet the owner, Kilo, who offered us drinks and some light refreshments as she explained the life of bees, how honey is made, and allowed us to try her products and purchase some for home! Finally, we drove to a small flea market to try some amazing local olive oils and balsamic, before finally driving back to the town. For anyone who’s a history and food fan, this is the trip for you!!! HIGHLY recommended for all ages!
Olympic site, Honeyfarm and olive oil tasting
Vickie P,
Jun 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
A wonderful experience visiting the Olympic site, our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I would also highly recommend visiting the Klios Honey Farm. It was an Authentic and quaint Family owned business passed down from 3 generations. The olive oil tasting was a great place to Stop & Shop.
Katakolon at it’s Best
Michelle T,
Jun 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Such a great time to go to Olympia during an Olympic year! Seeing the museum first and then the tour of Olympia is highly recommended as it helps to picture the place and understand the history and meaning. We really enjoyed the bee farm also and the honey was extra delicious!
Great tour
Legan2012,
May 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I loved Maria our guide. She was very informative. I really enjoyed the honey visit I learned a lot. The host was fantastic. Enjoyed the fresh juice that was offered.