Ancient Olympia and Pyrgos Walking Tour including Private Escort
Description
This private tour is accompanied by a friendly, knowledgeable tour escort, ensuring you get the most out of your visit to Ancient Olympia. With punctual pick-ups and professional drivers, your journey from Katakolon Port to Olympia and back is smooth and stress-free. Explore the archaeological site and museum of Olympia, then continue with a walking tour through Pyrgos Town, enjoying the town square, the Apollon Theater, and local shops. With personalized guidance in the vehicle, local expertise, and comfortable transport, this tour offers a well-organized, informative, and memorable experience of Ancient Olympia and Pyrgos.
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Itinerary
At the exit of the secured port area, your GeoTravel representative will be waiting to welcome you and guide you to your driver. Together, they will accompany you throughout the tour, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and begin the scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of Ilia on your way to Ancient Olympia. During the journey and before arriving at the museum, your escort will share fascinating information about the archaeological site of Olympia, the museum, and the surrounding area, helping you connect with the history and culture of this legendary place.
Upon arrival at Ancient Olympia, immerse yourself in the ruins of this historic site and enjoy the serene, natural surroundings that create a truly unforgettable atmosphere. Explore the spot where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years for the modern Games, and marvel at the Temple of Zeus, once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Let history come alive as you wander through the site and feel the enduring spirit of the ancient Olympics all around you.
After exploring the ancient ruins, continue your journey into the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, where you can admire significant artifacts from the site. See beautifully preserved sculptures, statues, and relics that bring the history of Olympia and the ancient Olympic Games vividly to life.
Make a stop in the modern town of Olympia, where you can take a leisurely stroll through the charming streets. Browse small shops offering souvenirs and local products, or enjoy a snack or a traditional Greek coffee at a local café.
After visiting Olympia, you will head to Pyrgos, where you will enjoy sightseeing at the town square, the local museum, and the Apollon Theater. Following the guided tour, you will have some free time to stroll through the town, do a bit of shopping, or relax with a drink at a local café. Once the Pyrgos visit is complete, you will return to Katakolon Port, where you can explore the area at your leisure until it’s time to reboard your cruise ship.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After your arrival in Port of Katakolon, you will be met by your escort and together with your driver you will start the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(11)
George was great! We had a little bit of rain but other than that it was an educational tour
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it educational, even with a bit of rain along the way. George will be happy to know he helped make the experience a great one. We hope to welcome you again for another visit—hopefully with sunshine next time!
Really super positive experience! Tour organized very well in every respect. Special thanks go to our guide Giorgio, a very nice person, engaging and above all super prepared. You can clearly see the passion he puts into telling the story and curiosities of the place: he manages to make you live every moment and make everything really interesting, never boring. The places visited are beautiful and rich in history, explained in a clear and engaging way. Also excellent lunch break in a typical place, with really good food. Super recommended, 5 stars well deserved!
Grazie mille per la splendida recensione! Siamo davvero felici di sapere che il tour vi è piaciuto e che avete apprezzato l'organizzazione in ogni dettaglio. Un ringraziamento speciale anche da parte di Giorgio: sarà molto contento di sapere che la sua passione e il suo entusiasmo hanno reso la vostra esperienza così coinvolgente e memorabile. Condividere la storia e le storie uniche dei luoghi che visitiamo è al centro di tutto ciò che facciamo. Siamo inoltre lieti che abbiate apprezzato la pausa pranzo e le splendide location incluse nel tour. Ci impegniamo sempre per offrire esperienze autentiche e di alta qualità. Grazie ancora per averci scelto e per la vostra gentile raccomandazione. Speriamo di darvi nuovamente il benvenuto in futuro! Geo travel team
Was our first time in Olympia and didn’t want to miss a thing - Joanna and Nassaus made sure we didn’t miss out. It really pays to see a place with so much history and interest - I would thoroughly recommend this tour!
Dear Alan, thank you very much for using GeoTravel for your trip to Olympia and for taking time to write this beautiful review. We are glad to hear you had a great time and we will pass your nice comment to our colegues Ioanna and Nassos. We are looking forward to seeing you again in near future. Have a great day.
We used this tour company for Olympia and Athens. It is much cheaper than what is offered by cruise companies. It provides transport and an English speaking guide who was very friendly and knowledgable. He gave advice on how to enjoy the city and save money doing it. We greatly recommend their services.
Τhank you very much for the review!
We booked this ahead of time so expected to find as promised while our short port stop- over during our cruise. We found them without too much trouble, but then we were taken to our bus and left stranded waiting on the bus...no driver and no one else! it was crazy. So we had to walk back to the starting place and get help. The guide came through for us...very committed to making all things right. He worked hard at it! Once back on the bus, the trip was a success with guided talks which was a bonus we had not expected. All and all his service recovery saved the day! This is a great value as to a to and from access to Olympia from the port.
We went on excursions to both Olympia and Athens.Our guide, Manuela, turned out to be very prepared, serious and extraordinarily sympathetic.Really the top!!
Excellent driving, capable is very cultured... Enchanted us with all the news Council to all warmly
Grazie per la tua recensione positiva
What can I say, we enjoyed the first contact we had, Excursion 🔝, Manuela always available for any information, I would recommend her with eyes closed to anyone!!!!
Grazie per la tua recensione positiva!
Last February I took a trip with the MSC Symphony ship and among the many stops 4 were dedicated to the Greek islands and Athens. For the second Greek stop we landed in Katakolo with the intention of visiting Olympia and we met Manuela and Paolo of Geo Travel. With Manuela we visited Olympia, she was very kind and gave us many tips for other excursions. The expense was affordable, € 8,- per person for the transfer by bus and not so much was spent even on tickets that allowed us to visit the ancient city and two museums. When I return to Greece I will organize the entire holiday with Manuela is really a smart girl and I recommend it "with flying colors"!
Just back from a tour this morning with Geo Travel to Olympia. Highly recommended as I was very pleased and satisfied (as I was a bit wary after reading some reviews here) Yes, you need to wait 10-15 minutes to board the bus initially but it is understandable, I believe. Easy, friendly ride to Olympia. John, the tour leader, was kind and very informative. A real helpful person who deals efficiently with customers. Yes, it is expected to tip extra but then he was worth it. Bravo! I honestly recommend this tour. Yes had an issue whereby i was charged slightly extra once i arrived (from the price quoted via email) but this, hopefully thanks yo John who advised me accordingly, should be sorted tomorrow in Athens (aa i was so pleased today, I booked the athens tour tomorrow). Will keep you posted if this small issue was amended or not. Yet, if in Katakolon, think about this tour.
