When you arrive by cruise ship to Katakolon (Greece) port there are not too many alternatives. Katakolon town is of course a small charming port town but the highlight of the area is Ancient Olympia with its Museum and archaeological site.Visitors can reach Olympia by train, by taxi or , if they want to have a complete overview of the history and culture of the area , they can use a local expert, and book a shore excursion using a licensed English-speaking, French-speaking, German-speaking guide (guides also available in other languages). Many of the guides also dispose a degree in archaeology and are experienced with groups visiting Olympia from Katakolon. The route from Katakolon to Olympia is partly narrow but most of it is modern and safe. The duration of the drive of an excursion bus is about 40-45 minutes.
Tours from the port to Katakolon are realized by cruise companies using local agents or directly by a local agent . Achtypis Tours is one of the oldest cruise agents (since 1970) in Greece and cooperates with many cruise companies or directly with independent groups wishing to have a private tour. The company is based in the area between Katakolon and Olympia and offers reliable, quality services and tours from this western port of Peloponnese to the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Private Excursions are offered by taxi, minibus and bus, accompagnied (optional) by experienced licensed tour guides. If you wish to check all shore excursion programs starting from Katakolon Greece please click here
