Ancient Olympia on Your Own for €28 | Katakolon Cruise Port DIY Guide
Can you visit Ancient Olympia on your own from the cruise port of Katakolon? We did—and our total cost was just €28 per person (approximately $32 at the time of our visit)! In this video, we show you exactly how we visited Ancient Olympia independently during our May 2026 cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess. We start at the cruise port and show you where the ship is located in relation to the bus stop for transportation to Olympia. From there, we'll take you along as we travel into Olympia and walk from the town center to the archaeological site. We'll show you the museum, ticket office, entrance to the grounds, and the cost of admission before exploring the ancient site. And Ancient Olympia is so much more than the famous Olympic track and field area! While the ancient stadium is certainly one of the highlights, there are temples, ruins, monuments, and other fascinating archaeological remains throughout the site. We'll show you some of these areas before making our way to the ancient track and field. If you're planning a cruise stop in Katakolon, Greece, and wondering whether you need to book an expensive cruise ship excursion or a third-party tour to visit Olympia, this video will show you what a DIY visit looks like—including transportation, walking, tickets, costs, and what you'll actually see once you arrive. Our total cost: €28 per person — approximately $32 at the time of our visit. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Bus to Olympia 1:37 Walking to the Archaeological Site 3:09 Tickets & Cost 4:47 Ancient Olympia Site Tour 6:36 The Ancient Olympic Track & Field 7:51 Final Thoughts If you're enjoying our Enchanted Princess cruise series, be sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue sharing our cruise experiences, reviews, port visits, DIY excursions, and travel tips from our May 2026 Mediterranean cruise. Have you visited Ancient Olympia from Katakolon on your own? Or did you take a cruise excursion? Let us know in the comments! #AncientOlympia #Katakolon #OlympiaGreece #CruisePortGuide #CruiseExcursion #DIYTravel #GreeceTravel #PrincessCruises #EnchantedPrincess #CruiseTravel