--- title: "Katakolon Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon description: "Gateway to ancient Olympia" --- # Katakolon 🇬🇷 · Greece · Eastern Mediterranean > "Gateway to ancient Olympia" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 493 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Photos - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon/katakolon-pixabay-2435362.webp) © [GregMontani / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/ruin-greece-rhodes-lindos-2435362/) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon/katakolon-pixabay-2721265.webp) © [Parasit / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/greece-peloponnes-olympia-2721265/) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1752746669803-524ff87bcba2?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTU4NzZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [erika m](https://unsplash.com/@epsika?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581605516093-1dacb2899dd1?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTgwNDZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [James Lee](https://unsplash.com/@picsbyjameslee?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon/katakolon-pexels-39058638.webp) © [Lydia Griva / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/ancient-ruins-of-olympia-in-greece-39058638/) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1682868776184-087531e0b0f3?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTgyNjZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Tony Hanks](https://unsplash.com/@tony_hanks?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon/katakolon-pexels-37603284.webp) © [Kostas Dimopoulos / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/ancient-ruins-in-olympia-greece-on-a-sunny-day-37603284/) - ![Katakolon, Greece](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581605516094-5d609c96af1c?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTc0Njl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [James Lee](https://unsplash.com/@picsbyjameslee?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season May – Oct 505 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Oct (83 sailings), May (76 sailings), Sept (72 sailings) ## About Katakolon Katakolon is a small port town on Greece's Peloponnese coast, home to about 600 people. The waterfront has pastel houses, a few tavernas, and fishing boats in the harbour. The 1865 lighthouse at the edge of town still stands. Most people come here for one reason: Ancient Olympia, about 30 minutes inland by bus or taxi, where the ruins of the original Olympic stadium and the Sanctuary of Zeus sit among pine and olive trees. The archaeological museum at Olympia has original sculptures from the Temple of Zeus and is worth the visit. If you'd rather stay near the port, Plakes Beach is a pebbly cove 200 metres from the dock with clear water and a beach bar. Waterfront tavernas serve grilled sardines, octopus, and fava dip with local Peloponnese wine. The euro is the currency. Horse-drawn cart rides through town are available if your legs need a rest. ## Your day in Katakolon Ships dock on the village pier; the gates open onto the waterfront street and the train station is a short walk away. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Katakolon pier (breakwater) (37.64558, 21.31995) - **Train to Olympia**: Katakolo, 5 min walk (37.64856, 21.31677) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Museum of Ancient Greek Technology - Within 45 min: Pontikokastro, Pheia, Aghios Andreas Beach Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/70c44258-301f-488e-bf8c-27c0164206b2.geojson) ### What to see #### Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Working models of ancient Greek inventions in a harbour museum by the pier. 5 min walk. (37.64801, 21.31581) ![Museum of Ancient Greek Technology](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q15260365/ee6d74614742eca2-1440.webp) Photo: Drjwolfe at English Wikipedia, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museum_of_Ancient_Greek_Technology.JPG) #### Pontikokastro Byzantine castle walls on the acropolis of ancient Pheia above Agios Andreas. 37 min walk. (37.66430, 21.31402) ![Pontikokastro](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q19826720/1a0155aa61d0ca06-375.webp) Photo: Ramsay Traquair (1874-1952), [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pontikokastro_(Beauvoir)_Castle.png) #### Pheia Ruins of ancient Elis harbour at Agios Andreas, with finds under the bay. 37 min walk. (37.66373, 21.31413) #### Aghios Andreas Beach Pebbly cove on the bay of Agios Andreas below the Pheia headland. 37 min walk. (37.66499, 21.30959) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Ancient Olympia**: Train from Katakolo, 52 min. About 5 h round trip, 2 h 30 at Ancient Olympia. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Euro (EUR) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.6457, 21.3198 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Katakolon/@37.64566,21.31984,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Katakolon&ll=37.64566,21.31984&z=13) ## Things to do in Katakolon Fit a ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51eff1f0-0179-425a-a59d-5be45309b597?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (129) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €279 | Viator | | [Katakolon Shore Ex: Skip-the-Lines Ancient Olympia & Olive market](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2801a5ae-6616-4188-b7d4-1e6fa5cea75c?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (53) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €115 | Viator | | [Katakolo Port Shore and Kourouta Beach Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/28ae3753-40a1-4c07-8b23-25d900ec0f02?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (41) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €25 | Viator | | [Katakolon Olympia Escorted Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1dfe63ad-acff-4841-ac8b-48eb34b4b982?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (18) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €43 | Viator | | [Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1928a6d9-9009-4b4c-8225-45b87a6fb44e?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (73) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €99 | Viator | | [Buggy Tour in Katakolon and Ancient Villages](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/614808eb-fb78-496f-9c05-aa403906d712?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (39) | 5h | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 12:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €120 | Viator | | [Private Driver from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia (Self-Guided)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/18fee61a-fbf5-4938-a6e3-5a5d5d4658cd?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (32) | 4h | – | Fits your port day | €110 | Viator | | [Ancient Olympia Tour and Surrounding Activities](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/89d04c8b-8ad7-4750-8821-1a0cf43a34c6?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (14) | 5h | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, 7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 8:30 AM–1:30 PM, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, 11:30 AM–4:30 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €219 | Viator | | [Ancient Olympia Half-Day Tour from Katakolo Cruise Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/023dd671-7014-459a-8e6a-0ccf6c841d24?via=markdown) | 4.4★ (361) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:20 AM–3:20 PM, 11:40 AM–4:40 PM, 1:00 PM–6:00 PM, 2:20 PM–7:20 PM | Fits your port day | €15 | Viator | | [Katakolon Olympia Highlights Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5f471d36-afe4-4734-867b-823328631377?via=markdown) | 3.9★ (8) | 4h | 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €437 | Viator | | [Private Anc. Elis & Chlemoutsi Castle Shore Tour from Katakolo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/518f09d5-c0f9-4e49-b85d-0fd644dda288?via=markdown) | 4.3★ (19) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €130 | Viator | | [Katakolon Half-Day: Olympia,Winery Tour & Wine Tasting & Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c55d1259-71a4-4391-be25-a109bf1a37e9?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (5) | 5h | – | Fits your port day | €219 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. Starting prices per person. 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