Katakolon+ Tours - Private tours and transportation services

Welcome to Katakolon+ Tours

Travelers from all over the world use our services

If you are visiting Katakolon while you are on a cruise, we offer a selection of private shore excursions to enjoy the highlights of Olympia but also other nearby destinations. By choosing Katakolon+ Tours you are gaining access to premium quality services. We have a selected team of outstanding experienced proffesionals to cover your transportation needs and to offer you an augmented experience by making the most of your time. We are flexible to plan your tour from Katakolon according to your specific preferences, interests and time frame so you will have a memorable experience.

It would be our pleasure to present our proposals and invite you to discover the beauties and heritage of our country as well as the hospitality of the Greek people. Christos

We also guarantee punctual return back to the port of Katakolon before the scheduled departure of your cruise ship.

What we offer

We offer private tours and transfer services from Katakolon port to Olympia and other nearby destinations.

Once you arrive in Katakolon you have a variety of things to do and places to visit. We have selected to show you the best Ancient Olympia has to offer and plan your excursion in a way that your tour will suit you best according to your interests and timeframe.

You can choose to either enjoy a private tour from Katakolon to Olympia, and/or any other place of your interest, with full guidance along the way by an experienced officially licensed tour guide, or if you want to explore these places on your own, we can arrange for you private transportation there with a luxurious, fully air-conditioned private vehicle driven by an experienced professional driver.

Explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games and learn much of the rich history of Ancient Olympia, enjoy a beach getaway at one of the nearby famous beaches like St. Andreas and Kourouta, visit some of the most well-known monasteries of the area like Kremasti and Skafidia, explore the well preserved medieval castle of Chlemoutsi, visit one of the local wineries and enjoy a wine tasting experience, learn much of the land's "green gold" by visiting a local olive oil press to smell and taste pure virgin olive oil, put your hands in the mix and learn to prepare famous and delicious traditional Greek cuisine recipes at a cooking class, or simply enjoy these recipes at a local restaurant or in a private environment, a beautiful veranda of a local house.

For joined shore excursions from Katakolon to Olympia, contact our associates at OlympicTours.

For general information about Olympia and the surrounding area, visit OlympiaTravelGuide.

Why choose us?

There are many reasons to choose us, Katakolon+ Tours, for your private tours and transfers.

Luxurious vehicles

All our vehicles are luxurious, fully air-conditioned and certified for tourist use by the GNTO.

Select what you visit

Fully customize your tour according to your needs and visit only the places that interest you.

Value for money

We offer real value for money services for cost effective private tours and transportation.

Child Friendly

Tour guides will present facts and history in a simple way to be comprehensive. Also boosters or baby seats are available.

On time return

We guarantee your return back to your cruise ship in Katakolon port prior to "all aboard" time.

Highly Recommended

TripAdvisor and many more highly recommend our services.

Our Vehicles

We offer a variety of vehicles to cover all your transportation needs

Private Taxi

Up to 4 passengers

private minivan — Our luxurious Mercedes minivans and minibuses can accommodate larger families or groups of friends and cover all your transportation needs, providing you a great and memorable experience.

Private Minibus

Up to 19 passengers

private bus — No matter how big is your party, we can accommodate you all. For larger groups of people, our fully air-conditioned large coaches are ideal for any transportation need you may require.

Private Coach

Up to 49 passengers

Local attractions

There are so many places worth visiting and things to do when you arrive to Katakolon on a cruise ship. Here are some of the highlights.

Ancient Olympia

Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and cultivated ideals since ancient times. It was never just the games, but also the honour, the peace, the struggle and the body. Visiting the archaeological site and museum, you will walk in one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Greece. Situated near Katakolon, Olympia invites you to take part of the history of Greece.

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Olympia Land winery

In the area surrounding Olympia there are many small wineries that produce famous labels of wines not only in the prefecture of Ilia but also in all of Greece. Relax and enjoy the view of the Olympian vineyards while having a glass of our wonderful wines with a gourmet platter of local food.

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Olive oil press

The harvesting of the olives and the production of the extra virgin olive oil takes place between November and January. If you visit Katakolon then you get to see the procedure of the production of olive oil by visiting an olive press. Even the rest of the year the press can be visited so you can see the installations and hear how everything works by the olive press master.

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St. Andreas beach

The sandy beaches and the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea will help you to relax and have un unforgettable experience. Along the seafront there are beach bars serving Greek coffee, ouzo and traditional dishes. You can either swim and catch some sun on the sunbeds, or read a book, relax and admire the sea view in the shade.

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Skafidia Monastery

In the valley of Elis, 25 km from Olympia and 10 km from Katakolon, lies the monastery of Skafidia since the 10th century AD. Built as a fortress to be protected from the enemies through the years, it has a beautiful view of the Ionian sea.

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Chlemoutsi Castle

Chelmoutsi castle, built in 1220 AD, stands on the summit of a hill on the westernmost headland of the Peloponnese. It is the most well preserved Frankish castle of the Peloponnese and consists of two enclosures. Inside the visitor can admire well-preserved building remains that belong to the original construction of the 13th century.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5

Here's what our guests have to say

If you are considering a tour if your cruise stops in/near Katakolon or the Olympia area, go with Katakolon Transfers. The 8 of us were very comfortable in a beautiful van. Visiting the Olympic site was magical; tasting wine at Olympia Land Winery with Amanda was great; seeing (and enjoying) a family-owned olive press and the pride of mama and her son was much fun (and yummy). Our last stop was St. Andreas Beach and a perfect ending. You won't be disappointed!

Julie Iacobelli

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Our tour with Christos was wonderful. I am mobility challenged and he went out of his way to make it easier for me to see the sights. His knowledge of the area is incredible and we enjoyed listening to all that he had to say. He also found a wonderful, out-of-the way, eaterie with local food and wine that was soooo good. Definitely a company to recommend.

John Mitchell

Spring, Texas

Our tour of Olympia was amazing. Georgina and Christos were fantastic. My wife and I were a little worried before the tour if our kids (ages 17,14 & 11) would be kept interested and we were so pleasantly surprised. They all enjoyed Georgina's historical explanations of the ruins and her fun personality. I would highly recommend this tour to any and all. Thank you for making our family vacation so memorable.

Elise Butler

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Private tours and transportation services to Ancient Olympia

High quality personalized services

Explore the birtplace of the Olympic Games

Welcome to Katakolon+ Tours

Travelers from all over the world use our services

We also guarantee punctual return back to the port of Katakolon before the scheduled departure of your cruise ship.

What we offer

We offer private tours and transfer services from Katakolon port to Olympia and other nearby destinations.

For joined shore excursions from Katakolon to Olympia, contact our associates at OlympicTours.

For general information about Olympia and the surrounding area, visit OlympiaTravelGuide.

Why choose us?

There are many reasons to choose us, Katakolon+ Tours, for your private tours and transfers.

Luxurious vehicles

Select what you visit

Value for money

Child Friendly

On time return

Highly Recommended

Our Vehicles

We offer a variety of vehicles to cover all your transportation needs

Private Taxi

Private Minibus

Private Coach

Local attractions

There are so many places worth visiting and things to do when you arrive to Katakolon on a cruise ship. Here are some of the highlights.

Rated 4.8 out of 5

Here's what our guests have to say

Julie Iacobelli

John Mitchell

Elise Butler

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