2023年5月23日 · Ultimate guide to the cruise port of Katakolon (Olympia) in Greece: where cruise ships dock, top things to do and top attractions, how to explore and discover Katakolon on your own, cruise and shore excursions (shorex), sightseeing, what's within walking distance and how to get around, tourist info, language, currency, safety, emergencies ...

Katakolon is your gateway to Olympia, where the ancient Greeks flocked every four years for more than a millennium to celebrate the sacred games dedicated to Zeus. Visit the ruins of the Sanctuary, with its athletic quadrangles, stadium, temples and treasuries; then browse in the modern Archaeological Museum, a treasure house of Archaic ...

2025年1月3日 · From the picturesque port of Katakolon, you can explore the ancient city of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, visit the nearby beaches, or even take a tour of the Ionian Islands. In this article, read about: Visit also our cruise port guides to Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes, Limassol, Malta (Valletta)

Katakolon today is the second most visited port for cruise ships in Greece, and it constitutes a basic gathering point, of tourists wishing to visit ancient Olympia. Katakolon is located 320 km northwest of Athens and 34 km from Ancient Olympia.

2024年7月4日 · How To Get To Olympia From Katakolon Cruise Port? Olympia, the ancient Olympic site, is located 45 minutes outside the port of Katakolon, Greece. There are three main transportation options to reach it: bus, train, and taxi.

1 天前 · Discover the top 9 activities for cruise ship visitors in Olympia, Greece. Explore Ancient Olympia, taste olive oil, and relax by the beach. ... Your journey to Olympia will begin in the vibrant cruise port of Katakolon, a small yet bustling seaside village on the Peloponnese peninsula. This Greece cruise port is conveniently located just 35 ...

5 天之前 · Katakolon cruise port schedule 2025-2026-2027, map, address, ship terminals, hotels, tours, shore excursions.

2024年9月24日 · Read my DIY Guide for Katakolon Cruise Port to Olympia with transport options, essential sites to see in Olympia and tips for a memorable day trip!

Katakolon, a 3-street town (literally), is the only cruise port to get to Olympia (at least, easily). However, not many travel books or travel websites talk about Katakolon. It’s an extremely small town (which seemingly only survives on cruise ships visiting).

2022年10月29日 · Our one-day Olympia Greece itinerary gives you a guided tour of the Ancient City of Olympia. You can see where the ancient Olympic games began and see where the Olympic torch is lit. You can see Olympia from Katakolon on your own, or …