This small-group tour from the Katakolon cruise pier visits Ancient Olympia — the archaeological site, the original Olympic stadium and the museum — with a licensed guide and no more than sixteen travellers. It is the good-value way to see Olympia properly on a port day without a full private car. The drive inland takes about 40 minutes, and the whole excursion runs roughly 4.5 hours, timed to your ship's departure. Prices start from €95 per person, and we guarantee you are back on board before all-aboard.
| Duration | 4.5 hours |
| Format | Small group |
| Group size | Up to 16 guests |
| Price from | €95 per group |
| Language | English |
| Vehicle | Air-conditioned minibus / coach |
| Meeting point | Katakolon cruise pier — look for the Greece Shore Excursions sign. |
For travellers who don’t need a private car, this small-group tour is the value way to see Ancient Olympia. A licensed guide leads no more than sixteen people around the site and its museum, telling the story of the Games where they were held.
Small-group departures are a showcase for now — private tours are bookable from day one, and small-group seats open for the 2027 season.
The excursion is timed to your ship’s departure with a buffer for the return drive. Guaranteed return to your ship is in writing on every booking, with a full refund if your ship cannot dock.
Your guide gathers the group at the pier.
Through the Peloponnese olive groves.
The stadium, Temple of Zeus and the sacred grove.
The Hermes of Praxiteles and the temple pediments.
Back at the ship with a buffer before all-aboard.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your port date. Full refund if your ship cannot dock.
Last updated July 19, 2026