Private Ancient Olympia tour from Katakolo: Bee farm & winery

The Olympic Flame is still lit here every four years, and you'll stand where it happens.

This private tour departs from Katakolo cruise port and visits the ruins of Ancient Olympia, the Archaeological Museum, a working bee farm, and a family winery, with a live guide in English, German or Greek on request. Your driver picks you up at the port by name and returns you on time for your ship. The route, stops and pace are yours to adjust. General admission to the archaeological site and wine tasting are separate charges. The bee farm entrance is optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Ancient Olympia1h
2. Archaeological Museum of Olympia1h

Private tour to Ancient Olympia and stops

• Meet driver at Katakolo port
• Transfer to Ancient Olympia
• Tour archaeological site and Olympic Flame location
• Visit Archaeological Museum of Olympia
• Stroll in modern town of Olympia
• Stop at winery for vineyard tour and wine tasting
• Visit honey farm and taste traditional sweets
• Transfer back to Katakolo port

The experience

Your driver meets you outside the port office in Katakolo with a sign bearing your name, then drives you to Ancient Olympia in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The ride gives you a first look at the landscape before you step into the ruins themselves: the temple of Zeus once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and the Olympic Flame is ignited here every four years for the modern Games. You walk the archaeological site at your own pace, then move through the museum to see the artifacts that came out of the ground.

After the site, your driver takes you through the modern town of Olympia, where you can browse local shops, grab a Greek coffee or a snack if you want. Then comes the optional stops: a family winery where you tour the vineyards, learn about the grape varieties and how they're grown, walk through the production area, and taste four wines paired with a snack; or a honey farm run by Mrs. Roula, who makes traditional diples (a honey dessert) in front of you and walks you through how the bees produce royal jelly, wax and venom. The farm sits off the main road, filled with fruit trees and vegetables, and you sample spoon sweets and jams made from the harvest. You choose which stops suit your day, and your driver adjusts the route to fit.

The whole outing runs about five hours from port to port. Your driver stays with the vehicle and knows the area well enough to answer questions and help you move through the day without arranging anything yourself. Bottled water is in the car. The return to Katakolo is timed so you're back before your ship leaves.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who meets you at the Katakolo port.
• bottled water.
• flexible stops at the bee farm and winery (entrance fees separate).
• return transport timed for your ship departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

High SeasonGuide in English, German or Greek · No fixed timeHigh season price list, includes pickup

Private transfer in a VIP carGuide in English, German or Greek · No fixed timePickup is included in a VIP car

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 75 years) · Senior (76 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 20

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by THEOCAR Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Katakolo and want to see Ancient Olympia without renting a car or joining a group. Your driver handles the route and timing, so you focus on the ruins and the stops that interest you, and you're back at the port when you need to be.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What exactly is at Ancient Olympia that I'll see?

Ancient Olympia holds the ruins of the temple of Zeus, which once contained one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and the site where the Olympic Flame is lit every four years for the modern Olympic Games. The Archaeological Museum displays significant artifacts excavated from the site, and you walk both the outdoor ruins and the museum galleries at your own pace.

Do I need to pay extra for anything on this tour?

General admission to the archaeological site is 20 euros (10 euros for visitors over 65, free for EU citizens up to 25 and non-EU visitors up to 18). Wine tasting at the winery costs 25 euros per person for five wines and a snack. The bee farm entrance is 10 euros per person. These are optional stops, so you pay only for what you choose to visit.

Can I change the stops or the route once we start?

Yes. The tour is private and flexible. Your driver can adjust the program based on what you'd prefer to see. You can skip the winery or bee farm, spend more time at the archaeological site, or add a nearby beach stop if you want. The only fixed point is your return time to the Katakolo port to meet your ship.

How much time do I have at Ancient Olympia itself?

The entire excursion is about five hours from pickup to return. After the drive from the port, you have time to walk the ruins and the museum, then visit one or both of the optional stops (bee farm and winery) depending on how long you spend at each. Your driver coordinates the timing so you're back at the port before your ship departs.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?

The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces at the sites are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, and strollers are welcome.