Port guide · Greece
A small fishing port: the village is a few minutes' walk away. Most passengers use the call to visit ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, about 40 minutes away.
Ships berth at Katakolon pier, and a 3–5 minute walk takes you to the village waterfront, with cafés and shops. Ancient Olympia is about 35 km away and there are three ways to get there.
Time: 35–40 minApprox. price: Approx. €50–60 per car (one way)
Good value for a group. Agree the price before getting in; you can also arrange for the driver to wait and bring you back
Time: About 45 minApprox. price: Approx. €10 per person return
The station is next to the pier and it's the cheapest option, but there are only a few trains a day, timed around port calls: check the return times carefully
Time: About 40 minApprox. price: Approx. €15 per person return
Tickets are sold at the pier exit; it usually stops about 2 hours at Olympia
Train times and fares are set by the Greek railway company around port calls: confirm them at the station on the day.
Route 1
Go by taxi or train and allow at least 2–3 hours for the site and the museum.
From the ship to the taxi rank or the train station
Both are next to the pier
Arrive at ancient Olympia
About 40 minutes
The site: temples of Zeus and Hera and the stadium
The Olympic flame is lit in front of the Temple of Hera
Archaeological Museum
Next to the site; home to the sculptures from the Temple of Zeus
Back to Katakolon and a coffee on the waterfront before boarding
Route 2
With return transport and a guide at the site: no hunting for taxis or depending on train times.
Want it easy? Join an official MSC shore excursion, timed around the port call. If you booked your cruise with VIAJES FH, ask your advisor to add it for you.
Search MSC cruises calling at Katakolon with VIAJES FH, with live prices.
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Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
Cover photo: George E. Koronaios / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0