Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting

This exclusive small group tour with Max. 17 participants, will take you to ancient Olympia, the playground of the Gods and heroes of Greek mythology where the Olympic flame is lit for each Olympiad. This blessed land is home to one of the finest agricultural produces in the country, olive oil. Discover the products of the olive tree, the symbol of immortality and wisdom on a complimentary olive oil tasting experience at a local market. Experience the local produce firsthand by sampling local balsamic vinegar, olives, local sweet snacks, olive oil infusions. Then, go off-the-beaten-path into a farm filled with fruit trees and vegetables and find Greek hospitality. Learn all about the circle of life of the bees by a local beekeeper and taste local delicacies accompanied by local artisan's honey. Wrap up your tour by spending some time in the town of Katakolon for shopping and lunch by the seafront.

Itinerary

1. This small group half-day tour from the port of Katakolon will take you to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the ancient Olympics. Discover the land where the Olympic torch is lit and the original Olympic stadium at the archeological site. This beautiful open-air archaeological park is sure to reward you! (1h 30min)
2. After your visit at the Olympic site, board your van for a culinary epxerience. Visit a local cottage and meet a beekeeper. Enjoy the stories of the local artisan with a glass of coffee or juice and try her homemade sweets, honey and products under the shade of the chestnut trees. (50 min)
3. Wrap up your tour with a visit to a local indoors flea market where one of its sections is entirely dedicated to local products. Sample among a great variety of olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and other local delicacies. Try different blends of olive oil, the essence of the Mediterranean Diet, cultivated in the region for over a millennium. (40 min) Admission included