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Katakolon

Greece · Port

Ships calling
28ships
Upcoming sailings
415sailings
Average stay
9hours

Katakolon could not seem less of a cruise port if it tried. A tiny enclave clinging to the western Peloponnese coast, it's a sleepy place except when ships dock. But it's a popular cruise destination because of its proximity to Olympia. Ancient Olympia was one of the most important cities in classical Greece. The Sanctuary of Zeus was the city's raison d'être, and attracted pilgrims from around the eastern Mediterranean, and later the city played host to Olympic Games, the original athletic games that were the inspiration for today's modern sporting pan-planetary meet. At the foot of the tree-covered Kronion hill, in a valley near two rivers, Katakolon is today one of the most popular ancient sites in Greece. If you don't want to make the trip to Olympia, then Katakolon is an ideal place for a leisurely Greek lunch while you watch the fishermen mend their nets, but there's just not much else to do there.

Cruises visiting Katakolon115

11-night round-trip cruise from SplitNov 25(Wed) +2 more · MSC Lirica
Per person fromKRW 1,370,000
11-night round-trip cruise from VeniceNov 26(Thu) +4 more · MSC Lirica
Per person fromKRW 1,160,000
10-night round-trip cruise from SplitDec 6(Sun) · MSC Lirica
Per person fromKRW 1,350,000
10-night round-trip cruise from VeniceDec 7(Mon) · MSC Lirica
Per person fromKRW 1,300,000
12-night cruise from VeniceDec 28(Mon) · MSC Lirica
Per person fromKRW 2,080,000
14-night round-trip cruise from PiraeusMar 6(Sat) +15 more · Celestyal Journey
Per person fromKRW 2,370,000
7-night round-trip cruise from PiraeusMar 6(Sat) +15 more · Celestyal Journey
Per person fromKRW 1,120,000
13-night cruise from BariMar 13(Sat) · MSC Lirica
Per person fromKRW 1,750,000
14-night round-trip cruise from PiraeusMar 13(Sat) +13 more · Celestyal Journey
Per person fromKRW 2,370,000
46-night cruise from Fort LauderdaleApr 16(Fri) · Enchanted Princess
Per person fromKRW 10,040,000
36-night cruise from Fort LauderdaleApr 16(Fri) · Enchanted Princess
Per person fromKRW 7,200,000
22-night cruise from BarcelonaApr 23(Fri) · Oosterdam
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Cruise lines calling here

  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Celestyal Cruises
  • Emerald Cruises
  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean International

Cruise port in Greece

Katakolon

Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 10 hours. 22 places to explore.

Ships calling here
28 ships
Upcoming sailings
415 sailings
Average time in port
About 10 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 507

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Katakolon Port. Explore on foot directly from the pier.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Katakolon Port.

  • Katakolon–Olympia Train

    Trains from Katakolon to Olympia mainly run to match cruise ship arrivals and may not operate on days when no cruise ship is in port.

  • Combined Admission Ticket for Olympia

    Standard admission is 20 euros and discounted admission is 10 euros; admission to the Olympia archaeological site and the listed museums is included.

About 10 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

TrainAbout 45 min

Katakolon railway station → Olympia

Check the train schedule at the station and take a train to Olympia. The stated round-trip fare is about 10 euros.

WalkAbout 5 min

Katakolon Port → Katakolon railway station

Walk about 5 minutes from the port to the railway station.

TaxiAbout 30 minEUR 35~EUR 40

Katakolon Port → Olympia

If trains are unavailable, take a taxi from the port to Olympia. The stated one-way fare is 35–40 euros.

Katakolon places to explore

Explore 13 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Pontikokastro
Sights

Pontikokastro

The remains of Beauvoir Castle, built during the Byzantine and Frankish Crusader periods on the site of the ancient acropolis of Phea.

Visit
about 45 min
Admission
Free
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Sights

Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

It features displays recreating devices and inventions from ancient Greece.

Admission
Free
Hours
Hours vary by day
View daily hoursMon–Thu 09:30–15:30Fri ClosedSat 09:30–15:30Sun Closed
Official website Google Maps
Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Sights

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

A museum displaying reconstructed models of sophisticated ancient Greek inventions, including the Antikythera mechanism and Heron's automatic theater.

Visit
about 50 min
Admission
EUR 5
Official website
Mercouri Estate and Winery
Sights

Mercouri Estate and Winery

A winery growing at least 15 Greek and international grape varieties and producing 13 wines and olive oil. The 3-euro admission includes a glass of wine; visitors can see the family's old mansion, a small private chapel, and the wine-production area.

Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00
Sat 09:00–14:00
Sun Closed

The winery may open on some Sundays even though its website lists Sundays as closed, so contact it in advance if you want to visit on a Sunday.

Official website Google Maps
Agios Andreas Beach
Sights

Agios Andreas Beach

A small, beautiful beach in the bay of Agios Andreas village, with a bar and restaurant just above the shore and sun loungers and umbrellas on the sand.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 24 hours
Google Maps
Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments
Sights

Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments

A museum described as housing 42 ancient Greek musical instruments.

Official website

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Ancient Olympia

About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 8 hr 30 min
  • Archaeological Museum of Olympia
    SightsArchaeological Museum of Olympia

    It displays artifacts excavated from the sanctuary at Olympia, including sculptures from the Temple of Zeus, the statue of Hermes, and Paionios' Nike.

    Some visitors waited about 15 minutes on site to get admission tickets for Olympia, so buy tickets online in advance if you are short on time.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Stadium of Ancient Olympia
    SightsStadium of Ancient Olympia

    A sacred site preserving the roughly 192 m circular track where the ancient Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, along with the judges' seats and arched tunnel entrance.

  • Museum of the History of the Olympic Games
    SightsMuseum of the History of the Olympic Games

    It exhibits finds from the Olympia area related to ancient athletics and has audiovisual materials in Greek and English.

    Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds from cruise tour groups.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia
    SightsArchaeological Site of Olympia

    The archaeological site where the ancient Olympic Games were held, containing the temples of Zeus and Hera and the remains of the ancient stadium.

    Avoid wasting time in the on-site queue at the Olympia archaeological site by buying your ticket in advance.

    Google Maps
  • Symposio
    Food and cafésSymposio

    A traditional taverna in ancient Olympia, featured for salads and starters made with local produce, as well as grilled dishes such as souvlaki and ribs.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Ambrosia Garden
    Food and cafésAmbrosia Garden

    A restaurant near the entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, featured for dishes made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.

    Official website Google Maps
  • The Garden Taverna
    Food and cafésThe Garden Taverna

    Enjoy Greek beer and traditional Mediterranean grilled platters under the grapevines in the outdoor garden on the approach to the Olympia archaeological site.

    Google Maps
  • Taverna Bacchus
    Food and cafésTaverna Bacchus

    A restaurant in the rural village of Miraka outside Olympia, serving authentic Greek regional dishes made with its own extra-virgin olive oil and farm vegetables.

    Official website Google Maps
  • Symposio Taverna
    Food and cafésSymposio Taverna

    A well-known restaurant in central Olympia serving homemade Greek stews (mageirefta), fresh tzatziki, and grilled lamb chops.

Cruises calling at Katakolon

415 sailings are grouped into 115 cruises by ship and route.

115 cruises call at this port.

About Katakolon

Katakolon could not seem less of a cruise port if it tried. A tiny enclave clinging to the western Peloponnese coast, it's a sleepy place except when ships dock. But it's a popular cruise destination because of its proximity to Olympia. Ancient Olympia was one of the most important cities in classical Greece. The Sanctuary of Zeus was the city's raison d'être, and attracted pilgrims from around the eastern Mediterranean, and later the city played host to Olympic Games, the original athletic games that were the inspiration for today's modern sporting pan-planetary meet. At the foot of the tree-covered Kronion hill, in a valley near two rivers, Katakolon is today one of the most popular ancient sites in Greece. If you don't want to make the trip to Olympia, then Katakolon is an ideal place for a leisurely Greek lunch while you watch the fishermen mend their nets, but there's just not much else to do there.

Cruise lines calling here: 9 places

Celebrity CruisesCelestyal CruisesEmerald CruisesHolland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean International

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