Top Peloponnese Private and Luxury

If planning a cruise stop in the port of Katakolon, see ancient Olympia in a stress-free way. A private driver takes you from the sleepy fishing village to the celebrated home of the Olympic Games, where you can run the ancient track and see where the Olympic flame is lit to kick off the modern games. Plus, go beyond the region's main attraction with a delicious stop at a family farm to sample honey, olive oil, jams, and Greek wine.

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul, who spent time living in Corinth and wrote two letters to the Corinthians, on this private tour of biblical Corinth and the Corinth Canal, with pickup and drop-off from Athens or Corinth. See the marketplace where St. Paul addressed the Corinthians from the podium, visit a church with a mosaic depicting his conversion, and stop at Kechries where Paul had his hair shorn.

Combine sightseeing and sea kayaking with this tour in Epidavros. Explore top landmarks including the Small Ancient Theatre of Epidavros and the Ancient Sunken City, also known as Argolida’s Lost Atlantis. Next, discover the area’s beautiful coastline and wilderness with a scenic paddle to a quiet beach. Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe before the return paddle. A traditional Greek lunch is included.

The Olympia Archeological Site is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and home to sights, artworks, and monuments with histories not always apparent to independent travelers. This private tour offers round-trip transportation from Katakolon and visits the archeological site with a local guide who can give historical context. Then, visit the Archeological Museum nearby, home to statues, tools, ceramics, and weaponry excavated from the archeological site.

This Olympia half-day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time. After a convenient pickup from Katakolon Port, you’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed sites. Enjoy live commentary along the way to learn more about the city’s highlights. You’ll see the birthplace of the Olympic Games, Zeus Temple, and rare museum artifacts such as Hermes of Praxiteles. Another highlight is visiting Kilo’s honey farm for a tasting, and enjoying the pristine Saint Andrew Beach.

Get to know the many flavors of Greece with a private visit to an olive mill in the Peloponnese. Visit a traditional olive mill and learn about the steps of how olive oil is made from harvest through bottling. Complete the experience with a guided tasting which helps to identify different flavor profiles within the olive oil. Traditional Greek snacks are also included.

Active travelers who want to get away from the busiest tourist sites will enjoy this half-day kayaking tour to some remote islands from Tolo. As well as being naturally beautiful, some of these islands are of historic and archeological significance. Look out for rare birds, check out the medieval fort on Romvi Island, and stop for lunch and snorkeling on a quiet beach.

Explore Corinth by chauffeured car with this convenient tour though the region’s ancient monuments. Visit the Canal of Corinth, the Acrocorinth castle, Ancient Diolkos, and other significant sites in a comfortable, modern, climate-controlled vehicle equipped with WiFi and digital TV. Avoid the stress and hassle of renting a car and let a professional, licensed, non-smoking driver shuttle you from site to site with sufficient time to explore at each stop.

While your ship is in Katakolon, explore one of Greece’s important antiquities—Olympia—without transport worries or long waits. This private skip-the-line shore excursion lets you bypass any lines and stroll the ruined stadium, archway, and track—where the ancient Olympic games were held—before exploring the nearby Archaeological Museum. Before your return, enjoy an olive oil tasting and learn how the ancients considered it vital to strength and youth.

Take a break from the cruise ship crowds on a private tour to Olympia and Kourouta Beach. The excursion is a great option for history buffs, beach bums, and families alike. Private transportation whisks you away from the port and delivers you to Olympia, where you can explore the UNESCO listed archaeological site at your own pace. Then enjoy a full two-hours to enjoy the sun and surf at Kourouta Beach.

If you’ve only got a day in Katakolon, this Shore Excursion is a great choice. You won’t waste time organizing transport as port pickup and drop-off is included. Enjoy the convenience of having a full itinerary planned out for you and a guarantee to skip-the-line at attractions. You’ll see the Olympia site and museum, a winery, and St. Andrew Beach.

Our day begins by meeting with you and traveling towards the area of Nemea, where we begin our tour at the ancient stadium of Nemea, built in the 4th century BC, next to the temple of Zeus. Next, we will visit two award-winning wineries in the area, where we will learn about the vintage process, the wine-making stages and see the way wine is produced. We will share with you all the secrets of wine, through tasting some of the various local varieties. Our tour ends with a return trip to our pick up destination.

Olympia is known for being the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and for all being one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Spend a day exploring its many attractions by going on a full-day tour. Take the stress out of organizing transfers by having round-trip transport from Katakolon Port included. You’ll travel between dispersed sites and enjoy commentary along the way. Top sites you’ll visit include Zeus Temple, Hermes of Praxiteles, Kilo’s Honey Farm, Kremasta Monastery, Saint Andrew Beach, and wineries too.

Rather than waiting for hours in line at the ancient ruins of Olympia, skip the lines and explore the site in the way you want on this private shore excursion. After a sightseeing tour around the nearby seaside village of Katakolon, arrive at Olympia and take in the ruins of ancient monuments like the Temple of Zeus – not to mention the stadium that was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.

Make the most of your time in Katakolon port with this private, half-day shore excursion to Olympia. The sanctuary of Ancient Greece and the site of the classical Olympic Games, Olympia is one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. With your own personal guide, you’ll check off highlights such as the Temple of Zeus, the Bouleuterion and, of course, the original Olympic stadium. You’ll also have ample free time to explore modern Olympia or visit the Museum of the Olympic Games.

When you’re in port in Katakolon, visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, on this private shore excursion. With a private guide, travel to this famous archaeological site and explore the ruined ancient stadium, athletes’ training areas, and other monuments associated with the games, first held in 776 BC, as well as relics such as the Temple of Zeus. Hear about the games’ history; visit the Archaeological Museum to see the statues and artifacts excavated here; and enjoy free time in modern Olympia before your return to Katakolon.

Get more out of your visit to Seville's monuments, and visit them with a guide to appreciate their history. This skip-the-line tour of Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar of Seville, and the Giralda takes you straight to the highlights of each site with an official guide. Even better: An audio device is available (if needed) to make sure you catch all the commentary.

Enjoy this 4hour Olympia tour having the chance to see the magnificent cultural miracle of Olympia which is the birthplace of the Olympic games! Enjoy the greatness of Olympia site in combination with a local farm and the nicest beach of the area in a 4 hour tour.

Explore Greece beyond Nafplion with a small-group sightseeing tour focused on history and archaeology. Begin with a visit to the archaeological site at Mycenae and learn about the mythical kingdom of Agamemnon. Continue on to see the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth with the Temple of Apollo. Finish with a visit to Ancient Epidaurus including its theater, a popular archaeological monument.

Get more out of your time in Corinth by going on an action-packed private excursion. A benefit of a private tour is that you can choose your departure time, and you won’t have to wait around for other travelers. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi en route, and stop off at remote sites that would be hard-to-reach by public transport. Highlights include Corinth Canal, Loutraki, St. Patapios Monastery, the Heraion of Perachora, and Blue Lake.

Our award-winning Travel Designers are unapologetic gourmands. Sometimes food is the inspirational part of the craft of our adventures. That is why we traveled to Crete’s Lassithi Plateau to search for the rare Cretan black truffle – and learned how to cook them with our brilliant local chefs. Now you can do the same. We’ve designed this unforgettable trip to submerge you into an authentic way of life in one of the island’s most beautiful regions while gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between recipes, people, and traditions. This is the land of emotions and the art of planning two great loves: travel and food.

Imagine the energy and excitement of the original Olympic Games with a private, full-day tour from Costa Navarino to ancient Olympia. Travel to the Western Peloponnese and back in time to 776 BC, when ancient Greeks first began the celebrated sporting tradition that continues to captivate the world every four years. Tour the major monuments of the archaeological site, including the former gymnasium, stadium, hotel, crypt, and Temple of Zeus, and explore history and artifacts of the early games at the renowned Olympia Museum.

Explore the atmospheric villages of the Mani—the wild and mountainous region known for gorgeous coves and fortified houses—and the Caves of Diros too on this private day trip from Kalamata (entrance fees at own expense). Your driver/guide will collect you from your door in a Mercedes vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi, take you to Kardamili, Stoupa, and a selection of mountain villages, and bring you to the dramatic flooded caves.

Kalamata, Greece is a city rich with history and culture. Embark on a private walking tour of the city center and discover the main highlights. Take a stroll through the ancient streets passing important landmarks like the Byzantine church, several old family mansions, and the ancient castle. As you explore, your guide sheds light on the history of the island that stretches thousands of years back.