Olympia is the stuff Greek legends are made of - many myths originated from this fabled peninsula. The striking landscape is dotted with historical sites, classical temples and Byzantine cities just waiting to be explored. Take a private Olympia shore excursion and discover this land of the gods with a local guide.

Adventures galore beckon in the Peloponnese. In ancient Mycenae, you will learn about the rise and fall of the great Mycenaean civilization and even see inside the tomb of King Agamemnon. Your guide will suggest taking you to the birthplace of the Olympic Games at the sanctuary of Olympia. The city of Nafplio was Greece's first capital; today this lively and romantic city is one of Greece's prettiest. Near ancient Corinth, you can witness the Corinth Canal as it carves a waterway between the Aegean and Adriatic Seas.

Your guide is happy to customize a private Peloponnese shore excursion that reflects your unique travel interests in ancient Greece.

Olympia

Skafidia Monastery, Chlemoutsi Castle, Kourouta Beach Half Day Tour

For those who want a different experience, I propose an off the beaten track tour.

This 6 hour tour includes a visit to Skafidia and the monastery there, a visit of the Frankish castle of Chlemoutsi and a stop for a swim at either St. Andreas or Kourouta beach.

The minivan is equipped with sound system with microphone and offers WiFi. We will wait for you at the designated area in Katakolon port and always arrive earlier than the time agreed in order for you not to wait and spend valuable time.

We will first drive to Skafidia where you will visit the monastery. Inside the monastery you will find a Byzantine church from the 11th century AD, with paintings and iconography on the walls.

Then we will drive to Kyllini and visit the impressive and well preserved Frankish castle of Chlemoutsi, which dates back to 1220 AD.

On the way back to Katakolon we will stop at either the famous beach of Kourouta or St. Andreas where you will enjoy a swim or have lunch or coffee, cooling off in the shade by the seaside.

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Christos D.

$ 776 (USD)

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