by katierney23
Did an excursion that included site of the Olympics plus lunch with Greek dancing entertainment. We loved everything about the excursion. The dancers were terrific and the historical sites astounding. Wonderful experience.
by louielouie1954
This was lovely and a bit bigger than lead to believe. There is a "hop off hop on" road train for 6 euros which go's to the small beach area and stops at the local vineyard. We were not aware of this and didn't take any beach gear, but stayed an hour and got train back (every 30 mins).
Visited: May 14, 2017
by cowboy74
Katakolon is just a small village with about two blocks of shops and restaurants. Took the excursion to Olympia, the birth place of the Olympics, 2700 years of history so had to go. Very hot and very dusty. Also a number of steps to get in and out of the site. Don't remember the steps being mentioned, just tell you lots of walking when in the ruins.
Visited: Aug 08, 2021
by cwheels701
Olympia is definitely worth seeing once in your life. Stepping on the same track the first olympians used is really exciting. The city of Katakolon is really nothing but a bunch of tourist shops. Take the train into Olympia. 10 euros per person round trip. Totally worth it. Do not pay for an excursion here unless you want a personalized tour when you get to Olympia. When we got to Olympia, we just walked around ourselves and read the information on the little kiosks. The train is easy and cheap but be aware that it only leaves once or twice to go to Olympia and comes back one or two times on the way back to Katalon. I think it depends on how many ships are in town. The station is just past the shopping street close to the beach. Buy the ticket at the stand and hop on in. You do not have to validate your ticket, either.
Visited: Oct 01, 2017
by SmileyKZ
We took a bus to Olympia from the port and visited the ancient site on our own. We had purchased Rick Steve’s book on Mediterranean Cruise Ports (great buy, by the way!) and did a self-guided tour described in the book. Worked very well for us. Olympia is a unique place for those who love history. If you don’t do research and come out to Olympia ancient site on your own, it might be a disappointing experience, as all you will see is a bunch of rocks. This is one of those places that requires you to do a research or join a tour group with a knowledgeable guide.
Visited: Sep 10, 2017
by quickdraw
Olympia is the main attraction at this port. We were looking for a relaxing day at the beach. We took a small tourist train-more like a open tram car for €6 which offers two stops the first is a winery then the beach. We were in the first train to leave. We did not get off at the winery and headed for the beach. Arrived at a restaurant/ hotel and walked down the steps to the beach where loungers and umbrellas were. The beach and water were beautiful not commercial at all. Waiters come to the loungers-no fee but you are expected to purchase food or drinks. Ask for the menu with pictures makes order easier! Food was amazing water crystal clear-it is rocky beach. The train cycles through every 45 minutes and picks you up at the same place it drops you off. Had some time to explore the town lots of little shops.
by efm16
This was one of our favorite stops, without ever going into Olympia! Use the little tourist train for 6 Euro and get taken to a LOVELY beach with a great hotel/restaurant and enjoy the gorgeous water. The town (Katakolon) also had really great shopping!
Visited: Sep 06, 2015
by lindsaybartolom
Took the train to visit Olympia and it was awesome. Also had great shopping which was unexpected. No Cruise Excursion
Visited: Jul 30, 2017
by Wombatwills
We did not visit Olympia this time having been before, recommend local transport or local tours much cheaper than Cunard. Small walkable town lots of cheap bars restaurants and shops to keep us amused. Short walk from the pier.
Visited: Jul 08, 2017
by Exploringfamily
We took the little train from the port to a winery and a local beach. There were no crowds. The water was beautiful and we relaxed. Apparently everyone went to Olympia so we had the town and beaches to ourselves. The little tourist train was an inexpensive and fun way to get to places we would not have found on our own.
Visited: Jul 14, 2019
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