Katakolon Taxi, excellent pre-arranged private tour of Olympia, Olympic Games, Olympia museum, winery/olive farm visit to Magna Grecia, lovely day. ...
Used Michael's Amazing Tours. Worked with driver to fit in a whirlwind of activities, including highlights in Athens, a swim in a lake, lunch with an amazing sea view and a walk up to the Poseidon temple. Skipped walking up Acropolis but was able to view it from various sites throughout tour. Impressed by Changing of the Guard (Worth the stop and short wait). Driver was super helpful in making ...
We took a taxy who drove us from Katakolon to ancient Olympia, but there also buses available. It took us 45 minutes one way, but it was really worth it! We visit the museums and the arcehological site. Read in advance because there are no guides. Downtown Olympia is bigger and with more restaurant choices and shops then Katakolon. ...
Teamed up with a couple from another cruise ship and shared a cab to Olympia. Stinking hot and and no water available at the ruins. Not good! Had to cool off in the museum before heading back to the port. Had a great lunch at one of the harbour restaurants with our tour buddies (a young couple from South Africa). Very pretty port area. ...
We walked to the beach and sat under a straw umbrella. Very nice people there. This is where you would probably want an excursion to the first Olympic arena. Since we had been to Athens, we chose not to go there. Staying on the land right off the ship left us with shopping or the beach. Not really too exciting. ...
