Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting

Name: Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting
Brand: Viator
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This exclusive small group tour with Max. 17 participants, 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, olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a complimentary olive oil tasting experience at a local market. Experience the local produce firsthand by sampling local balsamic vinegar, olives, local sweet snacks, olive oil infusions.

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 by local artisan's honey.

Wrap up your tour by spending some time in the town of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the seafront.

Included

Olive oil market visit (indoors flea market)
Small Group with port pick-up/drop-off
Live commentary on board

Not included

Klio's Honey Farm (Local cottage)
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Official tourist guide with the ancient ruins - Option available
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What you'll do

Archaeological Site of Olympia
Archea Olympia, Olympia, Greece
This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. Discover the land where the Olympic torch is lit and the original Olympic stadium at the archeological site. This beautiful open-air archaeological park is sure to reward you!
1h 30mAdmission not included
Klio's Honey Farm
Elidis, Olympia, Greece
After your visit at the Olympic site, board your van for a culinary epxerience. Visit a local cottage and meet a beekeeper. Enjoy the stories of the local artisan with a glass of coffee or juice and try her homemade sweets, honey and products under the shade of the chestnut trees.
50 minAdmission not included
Wrap up your tour with a visit to a local indoors flea market where one of its s
ections is entirely dedicated to local products. Sample among a great variety of olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and other local delicacies. Try different blends of olive oil, the essence of the Mediterranean Diet, cultivated in the region for over a millennium.
40 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

MEETING POINT: RIGHT at the exit of the port. Follow the RED paved lane (on your right), after the gangway and keep walking towards the exit of the port – At the end of the pedestrian (next to the restaurant KAROUSOS). -pictures attached.

Important Note: Travelers are notified directly about the exact pick-up time via message.

Good to know

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