Private Tour - Olympic site & Beach Getaway (half day)

Type of tour: 
Private Tours
Duration: 
Half day, Full day
Licenced guide: 
Upon request
Theme: 
Beach Fun, Kid Friendly Tours, Sightseeing

Trip advisor rating: 5 stars

A scenic drive through the Greek countryside will take you to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Our guides will accompany you along the way, providing all the historical and cultural background of the area. Whether you choose to visit the archeological site & museum of Ancient Olympia with one of our expert certified tourist guides or on your own, this beautiful archaeological park is sure to reward you.  Upon arrival, we will assist you to buy the tickets in order to avoid waiting in a long queue and you will be provided with a booklet on the site. Olympia, one of the monuments of the world heritage of UNESCO, has the appearance of a park.

Wrap up your tour with a dip at Agios Andreas beach, where the sunken city of Ancient Pheia still lies in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea.

You may prolong your tour by visiting Kourouta Beach. A half-hour drive from the port of Katakolon, Kourouta Beach offers the perfect combination of endless blue, golden sand and an amazing view of the Ionian Sea. Kourouta has an endless variety of cafes, tavernas and restaurants to choose from. Enjoy the ultimate stress-free experience since whatever you desire is there within your reach.

 

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From 57.00 €/person
The highlights 
  • Admire the ancient training facilities, the gymnasium and palestra.
  • Share your thoughts about the wonders of the ancient world under the shady trees – one of them was here!!! The golden and ivory statue of Zeus was once housed in the Temple.
  • Don't miss out on seeing the place where the Olympic flame is lit
  • Grasp the opportunity to run the Olympic track!
  • Finally, choose between the crystal-clear waters of Agios Andreas Beach or Kourouta Beach.
  • Agios Andreas is ideal for those who prefer to be closer to the port. Just a breath away from Katakolon port, it is nice for families with young children as the rocks in front of the beach form the boundaries of a natural pool. Enjoy a dip into the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea or just unwind under the Greek sun.
  • The site has a special interest, as the sunken city of Ancient Pheia still lies in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea so don't forget your snorkels!
  • At the sea front bar, the sea breeze will accompany you while you enjoy your ouzo with Greek mezedes "a small bite of whatever".
  • For those who wish to extend their tour, Kourouta beach is a perfect choice. Also very popular among the locals since the waters are crystal clear and thus has been awarded the Blue Flag, a voluntary Eco-label given to clean beaches that are also safe.

     

Important Details 

Included:

  • Transportation by deluxe Mercedes vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Insurance coverage during bus transfers
  • Mobile contact number for any emergency available 24/7


Not included:

  • Guided tour by certified tourist guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism (upon request) 
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks, snacks, appetizers, lunch
  • Gratuities



Admission
ticket for archeological site: 12€ per person
reduced ticket: 6€ senior European citizens over 65 years old- Non European citizens up to 25 years old
free of charge: European citizens up to 25 years old - Children non European citizens under 5 years old


Good to Know:

Sunbed, showers, changing cabinets and Wi-Fi are provided free of charge

Please note, only certified tourist guides by the Greek Ministry of Tourism may conduct tours within archeological sites & museums in Greece.

Cancellation Policy 

General conditions:

Except otherwise stated, tours, packages or any service canceled without due notice within three (3) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be no refund.

Any cancellation made within seven (7) – four (4) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 25% charge for services.

In the case of cancelation more than seven (7) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 50% charge for services

For cancellations more than twenty (20) days prior to the tour, there will be a full refund (no charge).

For any cancelations due to bad weather conditions leading to a change in the cruise ship itinerary, there will be a full refund (no charge).

In all of the above cases, bank expenses or administration fees that might occur for the refund will be deducted from the amount.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.

 

No servant or agent of ours can vary our conditions and any such purposed variation shall be of no effect unless it has been signed by one of our directors.

 

All matters concerning this booking shall be subject to Greek Law.

 

 

Small group tours:

Each tour operates to sufficient demand. The Travel Insiders reserves the right to cancel scheduled tours due to limited participation or other reasons beyond our control two (2) weeks before the date of the tour.

In such case, no compensation will be paid or requested from The Travel Insiders. In the event of “Places of Interest” being closed or road conditions en-route prevent the tour as advertised being operated, every endeavor will be made to substitute an alternative, but the company reserves the right to cancel or alter arrangements.

Once the group reaches the minimum number of participants (8 participants) you will receive an email notification two (2) weeks prior to tour confirming that the itinerary of your choice will be conducted as planned.

If there is not enough participation (minimum 8 participants), you will be notified via email, in which case you can alternatively book a private tour at a special price, or if you prefer, you will be fully refunded.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.