Olympia Shore Excursion: Ancient Olympia Plus Honey Farm & Olive Oil Tasting
Overview
This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produce in the country, the olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a free olive oil and wine tasting experience at a local market.
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 bee keeper and taste local delicacies accompanied with local artisan's honey.
Finally, spend some time at the village of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the sea front.
Inclusions
- Small group tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Olive oil tasting
- Entry/Admission - Padelina Shopping Center
- Entry/Admission - Katakolo Port
What to expect
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Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to Ancient Olympia, the playground of the Gods and heroes of Greek mythology. 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!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Klio's Honey Farm, Ilidas, Olympia 27065 Greece
A short walk along the country road will bring you into a garden filled with fruit trees and vegetables where you will discover “unknown Olympia”. Learn all about the circle of life of the bees as the owner of this small family-run bee farm shares with you exciting stories about her family heritage.
Tasting local delicies and traditional sweets is a Must-do!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Padelina Shopping Center, Fanaras 270 65, Greece
A unique experience where one may learn all about the Greek olive oil and the olives in Greece. Tickle your taste buds by tasting some of the most famous products of the Greek land.
A all-in-one experience by visiting a local market collaborating with producers of the area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Katakolo Port, Katakolo 270 67, Greece
Wrap up your tour by returning to the port of Katakolon. Choose between whether you wish to be droped-off at the town and enjoy some extra time in t he small fishing village or return to the ship.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A good experience overall. We have 4 kids, so the ancient history experience was a bit boring but we enjoyed it. The honey farm was nice. The olive oil was delicious too. The tour overall was a little slow, but suited for all ages therefore.
A good experience overall. We have 4 kids, so the ancient history experience was a bit boring but we enjoyed it. The honey farm was nice. The olive oil was delicious too. The tour overall was a little slow, but suited for all ages therefore.This is a case of a tour escort (Ms Vasso) who made our shore excursion special! - Ancient Olympia was good; but Vasso’s effort to endure our visit went smoothly (eg, arranged a tour guide to accompany us at Olympia) made it special. - the honey farm visit was laid back but informative. Oh, and...
This is a case of a tour escort (Ms Vasso) who made our shore excursion special! - Ancient Olympia was good; but Vasso’s effort to endure our visit went smoothly (eg, arranged a tour guide to accompany us at Olympia) made it special. - the honey farm visit was laid back but informative. Oh, and the honey was delicious! - and we bought quiet a few items at the Olive Oil tasting place, so yes, it was worth a visit. - but it was Vasso & van driver who made our trip! Vasso was engaging, lively & informative, she was a sweetheart! - BTW, we were driven around in a swanky top of the line Mercedes Benz van, wow!This was a wonderful excursion to attend. We learned so much about bee keeping from a local woman and it was especially nice to be at her home which she provided awesome snacks. We also bought her homemade lavendar cream which I haven't tried yet.
This was a wonderful excursion to attend. We learned so much about bee keeping from a local woman and it was especially nice to be at her home which she provided awesome snacks. We also bought her homemade lavendar cream which I haven't tried yet.We had a wonderful time and never felt rushed. The host at the Honey Farm was very warm and welcoming. We learned a lot.
We had a wonderful time and never felt rushed. The host at the Honey Farm was very warm and welcoming. We learned a lot.We were privileged to have Elena as our tour guide while visiting Katakolono/Olympia. She had so much interesting information and knowledge to share with us, which made this tour very unique and very memorable for us.
We were privileged to have Elena as our tour guide while visiting Katakolono/Olympia. She had so much interesting information and knowledge to share with us, which made this tour very unique and very memorable for us.The honey presentation was really good and the tasting that followed was even better! It was a family owned approach and it was authentic.
The honey presentation was really good and the tasting that followed was even better! It was a family owned approach and it was authentic.