Katakolo: Olympia Tour with Olive Grove & Cooking Class｜Greece

Begin your day with a warm welcome at Katakolo Port. Meet your guide and head to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore the majestic archaeological site and museum, as your guide brings the ancient ruins to life and helps you appreciate their historical and cultural importance. Marvel at ancient temples, athletic facilities, and the legendary stadium where it all began.

Next, leave the crowds behind and head into the peaceful countryside to visit Nasos’ family-owned olive groves — lovingly maintained for three generations. Among the olive trees, meet Nasos’ father and local workers who tend the land daily, depending on the season. Your guide will lead you through the grove and explain the stages of cultivation before the olives are taken to the mill.

Here, taste the family’s premium extra virgin olive oil, straight from the container, along with olives, fresh bread, and a variety of local produce like free-range eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and eggplants — most of which are picked directly from the home garden. Join in during harvesting and preparation, seeing the process with your own eyes, in real time.

Then, continue to the family taverna in the heart of Olympia — not a touristy restaurant, but a warm, welcoming place where Greek hospitality lives and breathes every day. Join in a fun and interactive cooking session, preparing traditional Greek recipes like tzatziki and zucchini fritters — using the family’s own olive oil and freshly harvested ingredients.

Before you leave, receive printed versions of the recipes so you can share them with friends and family when you return home. To close the day, enjoy a relaxing, home-cooked Greek meal with the family in a warm, natural, and welcoming setting.