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Mediterranean Escapades
Private Mediterranean Cruise Shore Excursions
Philippeion, Olympia, Greece
By troy mckaskle (Olympia, Greece) [CC-BY-SA-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Designed for cruise passengers seeking more personal service, or a more upscale way of enjoying shore excursions. Arrive on Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, or other Mediterranean cruises.
Port trips, shore excursions and ground transportation in the Mediterranean for those who wish to break away from the crowd and are looking for a more intimate experience. We cater to your needs and can custom tailor your experience from 2 to 2000 passengers. Families and children are always welcome. You will always have your own PRIVATE air conditioned vehicle and private guide.
Katakolon: 9 AM-2 PM
Always on a private basis, you may change the times (of course time permitting). Private transfers are always included round trip from/to your ship/pier. Always a private car/driver/guide.
| Rate per person in $USD | |
| Minimum 2 guests | $410 |
| Minimum 3-5 guests | $330 |
| Minimum 6- 9 guests | $260 |
| Minimum 10-15 guests | $190 |
The driver will meet you around 9:30 AM at the Port in Katalon. You will start with a tour of the Olympia site. Entrance fee is included to the Modern Olympic museum and site at Olympia.
Then to the Olympian Village Hotel for a light lunch (pay for lunch locally) and changing facilities for a swim.
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Price includes:
- Private Tours as listed
- Entrance fees
- Round trip private transfers from/to the ship/pier
- Private car/driver/guide
- Ground transportation
- Greeting and assistance
- Porters/Luggage handling (where/when applicable at hotels/pier/Airport)
Not included:
- International airfare between USA and Athens
- Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see our insurance brochure)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed
- Any hotel/cruise
Clothing on shore:
Look forward to warm, even hot, weather with some cooler breezes at night. Especially for shore excursions, we recommend loose, comfortable cottons or other lightweight clothing. Some of the tours involve long bus rides and/or considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Please bear in mind that shore excursion coaches are air conditioned and you may wish to bring a light sweater. On tours that include visits to places of worship, shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted.
Regular cruise shore excursions are generally a good introduction to any city, however most seasoned cruise travelers prefer to go sightseeing with a private guide.The difference between organized and private shore tours is best described as “package versus tailor-made.” Some people may feel all right joining a large tour group but sometimes it is difficult to hear the guide and the group moves only as fast as its slowest participant. Others may not get their questions answered at all as there may be twenty other people in the group trying to do the same.In contrast, a small tour group with a tailor-made program is way more enjoyable and ensures personal attention for everyone. You can spend as much time as you want. Therefore, if you want to maximize your limited time, the private escorted tour — tailored to your unique wishes and interests — is an ideal solution.All our private shore excursions tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience. Our knowledgeable, friendly and qualified tour guide and driver will ensure that your visit ashore is truly memorable. When you tour with us as part of a private shore excursion, your tour guide will get you into sites without waiting in lines. That is especially valuable given the limited time you have to spend on ashore.
