Katakolon

Katakolon is gateway to ancient Olympia, the chief sanctuary of Zeus. After many centuries of competition which began as early as the eighth century BC, the panhellenic festival was created in 776 AD. Ancient competitions included boxing, wrestling, running, jumping, and the discus throw. It is still honored with the Olympics Games every four years. The ancient site of Olympia is also home to the Temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Olympia, Birthplace of the Olympics
Tour Code: KAK-003
Duration: 4 hours
Retail Value: $99.00
Price: Free

This tour includes a visit to the archaeological site of Olympia and time in the village of Olympia. The site was a sanctuary even before the stadium was built and the games took place in the sacred area called Altis. The most imposing monument in this area is the outstanding Temple of Zeus housing the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The Temple of Hera, the Prytaneion, and the Philippeion are also monuments standing in the sacred grove. The famous stadium, the largest of its day with a capacity of 45,000 spectators is entered through a long, tunnel-like passage, constructed in Roman times.

Continuing your tour you shall have some free time at the modern village of Olympia, where you will have about 45 minutes of free time to purchase a coffee or soft drink and relax, or browse through the various souvenir shops before returning to Katakolon.

Please note: The drive to Olympia takes approximately 45 minutes in each direction. This tour involves approximately 2 hours of extensive walking on uneven surfaces at the site. Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Guests are also encouraged to wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.