Katakolon
Overlooking the Ionian Sea Your Greece Cruise To Katakolon Is Your Gateway To Olympia
Discover the site of the sacred games at OlympiaKatakolon is a small holiday port town in Ilia, in the western part of Greece. Katakolon is known as the ‘gateway to Olympia’ as it lies just East of the ancient city of Olympic, where the games in honour of Zeus were held for a thousand years.
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Directions
The pier is right in Katakolon, with the town’s main street a 5-minute walk away. Olympia is around 30 km far away.
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KAT01 - OLYMPIA AND SHOPPING - Duration: approx. 4 hours - 2012
After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. Free time scheduled for shoppingPlease note: this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. Shopping is not on holidays or Sundays. This tour is not foreseen on the call of May 01, 2012 (MSC Melody and MSC Musica).
Price per person Starting from: £47.00 Adults £33.00 Children
KAT01WI - OLYMPIA AND SHOPPING (approximately 4 hours) - 2011/2012 -
After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. Free time scheduled for shopping
Please note: this tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. Shopping is not on holidays or Sundays.
Price per person Starting from: £46.00 Adults £32.00 Children
KAT03 - TRANSFER TO THE BEACH - Duration: approx. 3 hours - 2012
After about 30 minutes bus transfer to Kourouta beach you will have free time to relax under the sun and swim in the breathtaking scenery. Note : the tour is planned from June throughout September. No guide service included ; minimul consumption is required to use free sun beds and umbrellas available on the beach.Price per person Starting from: £20.00 Adults £14.00 Children
KAT04 - OLYMPIA & MUSEUM - Duration: approx. 4.5 hours - 2012 Olympia is the town where the Olympic Games were held for the first time. After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour also includes a visit the the Archaeological Museum.Please note: this excursion is not for calls of MSC Divina and for all calls falling on Monday morning. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. This tour is not foreseen on the call of May 01, 2012 (MSC Melody and MSC Musica).
Price per person Starting from: £53.00 Adults £37.00 Children
KAT04WI - OLYMPIA & MUSEUM (approximately 4,5 hours) - 2011/2012
Olympia is the town where the Olympic Games were held for the first time. After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour also includes a visit the the Archaeological Museum.
Please note: this tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved.
Price per person Starting from: £53.00 Adults £37.00 Children
KAT05 - A TASTE OF THE ANCIENT GREECE - Duration: approx. 4 hours - 2012 
After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit the site. Olympia, according to the legend, was built as a wish of the king of the gods to promote the cult among the Greek. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the stadium, capable to welcome up to 40.000 spectators. The tour will continue to a restaurant in Katakolon where we will enjoy a typical folkloric show with snacks. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. This tour is not foreseen on the call of May 01, 2012 (MSC Melody and MSC Musica).Price per person Starting from: £60.00 Adults £42.00 Children
KAT05WI - A TASTE OF THE ANCIENT GREECE (approximately 4 hours) - 2011/2012 
After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour will continue in a restaurant in Katakolon where we will enjoy a typical folk show and snacks.
Please note: this tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved.
Price per person Starting from: £60.00 Adults £42.00 Children
KAT08 - PANORAMIC OF OLYMPIA - Duration: approx. 4 hours - 2012 After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia : according to the legend, the town was built as a wish of the king of the gods to promote the cult among the Greek. Once arrived at the site, from outside, our guide will give us all explanations about legends, history and the famous excavations that were begun in the XIX century by the Germans. We will have information about this famous site which includes the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the stadium, capable to welcome up to 40.000 spectators.Please note: this tour is only for MSC Melody and MSC Musica calls on 01.05.2012 and it does not include visit inside the archaeological site.
Price per person Starting from: £35.00 Adults £25.00 Children
KAT09 - PANORAMIC OF OLYMPIA & TASTING - Duration: approx. hours - 2012 Our first stop will be Olympia, reputedly built by Zeus, the king of the Greek Gods. Here a local guide will provide you with detailed explanations about legends, history and the famous archaeological excavations initiated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. We will learn about the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, Hyppodrome and the Stadium, which was designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. Complete your Greek education with a visit to an authentic restaurant in Katakolon to enjoy a typical folk show and snacks. Please note: this tour is only for MSC Melody and MSC Musica calls on 01.05.2012 and it does not include visit inside the archaeological site. This tour is an alternative to the excursion with code KAT05
Price per person Starting from: £40.00 Adults £28.00 Children
KAT11 - MAGNA GRECIA ESTATE & OLYMPIA - Duration: approx. 4.5 hours - 2012 Olympia is the town where the Olympic Games were held for the first time. After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour will continue in the beautiful vineyards of “Magna Grecia”. You will receive a welcome cocktail before discovering the way of producing homemade wine and olive oil. Enjoy a typical light snack in the estate before returning to the ship.Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved. This tour is not foreseen on the call of May 01, 2012 (MSC Melody and MSC Musica).
Price per person Starting from: £59.00 Adults £41.00 Children
KAT11WI - “MAGNA GRECIA” ESTATE & OLYMPIA (approximately 4,5 hours) - 2011/2012
Olympia is the town where the Olympic Games were held for the first time. After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia to visit this important archaeological site excavated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. According to legend, Olympia was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. We will admire the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the gymnasium, the hyppodrome and the Stadium, designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour will continue in the beautiful vineyards of “Magna Grecia”. You will receive a welcome cocktail before discovering the way of producing homemade wine and olive oil. Enjoy a typical light snack in the estate before returning to the ship.
Please note: this tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems as long walking is involved.
Price per person Starting from: £58.00 Adults £41.00 Children
KAT12 - MAGNA GRECIA ESTATE & PANORAMIC OF OLYMPIA - Duration: approx. 4.5 hours - 2012 After leaving the port we will drive to Olympia which, according to legend, was built by Zeus, the king of the Greek Gods. Here a local guide will provide our tour group with detailed explanations about the legends, history and the archaeological excavations initiated in the XIX century by a team of German experts. We will learn about the ruins of the Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium, Hyppodrome and the Stadium, which was designed to hold up to 40.000 spectators. The tour continues in the beautiful vineyards of “Magna Grecia”. You will receive a welcome cocktail before learning about homemade wine production. Enjoy a typical light snack on the estate before returning to the ship.Please note: this tour is only for MSC Melody and MSC Musica calls on 01.05.2012 and it does not include visit inside the archaeological site. This tour is an alternative to the excursion with code KAT11.
Price per person Starting from: £40.00 Adults £28.00 Children
The excursions in the programme above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this programme is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine
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