Katakolon, for Olympia, Greece
Things to do & places to see
From Katakolon you are within touching distance of where the Olympic Games started and the Olympic flame is still lit here every four years. Take the chance to tour the sights of Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus and the original training ground for the athletes.
The ship is moored in port.
Example shore excursions
When you hit dry land, you can trust us to offer a choice of experiences that really gives you a close-up view. See some featured excursions at this port below.
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A visit to Olympia
A unique visit to the archaeological site of Olympia. Here you’ll enter the remains of the Temple of Zeus and see the stadium where the first Olympic Games took place back in 776 BC. Then we take you to see the altar where the Olympic flame was lit and the Gymnasium and Palaestra where athletes trained through sweat and tears to compete in the games. Next, onto the museum containing the impressive pediment of the Temple of Zeus and a masterpiece of the classic period, a marble statue of Hermes. The tour includes free time to explore the site and Olympia town at your leisure.
Mercouri estate and wine tasting
This is a relaxing morning to enjoy the finer things in life! After a pleasant drive through countryside and villages we arrive at the Mercouri estate, which has a long tradition in the production of wine, currants and olive oil. One of the family members shows you around at a leisurely pace before having the chance to sample the produce!
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Ancient Odyssey
Travel through 3,000 years of history in 14 days as the past meets the present on the Island Escape or Island Star with our Ancient Odyssey cruise.
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