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The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Kalamata, Peloponnese
Kalamata (Greek: Καλαμάτα Kalamáta) is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula, after Patras, in southern Greece and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. The capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf.
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1. Kalamata Bees And Honey Day At The Farm With Lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
From Aristotle’s scriptures and Greek mythology is it obvious that Greece has a long standing tradition & history of beekeeping. Greece holds the first place position in the worldwide honey classifications. Our farm and village has numerous citrus trees, organic agriculture and is rich in flora. The nearby forests of Mt Taygetos allow the bees to create varieties of honey that are rich in nutrients with different appearances, tastes and aromas. Depending on the season & which flowers are in bloom characterizes the quality and type of honey: wild flowers, fir, pine, arbutus, eucalyptus, orange and thyme. Welcome in the amazing bee's world.
Inclusions: Farm owners as expert English speaking guide., Traditional buffet lunch, All tastings, Drinks and beverages, All equipment used., All attending activities, For bees activity participants will be supplied with protective suits, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Hotel pickup/Drop-off, Purchase of farm products, Gratuities, Hotel pickup/Drop-off on arrangement., Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By Rosannagh D
Beautiful boat spoiled by the grumpy captain who was extraordinarily rude to our lovely guide which we thought was unprofessional and unnecessary. We felt uncomfortable and it made the experience unpleasant to start with, although once on the boat it was fine.
2. Kalamata Historic Center Private Walking Tour (Price per Group)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in all things Kalamata with this informative and entertaining walking tour of Kalamata, blending city, sun and sea with history. See plenty of sites, including ancient monasteries and churches. This private tour, perfect for cruisers, ensures a personalized experience. 3-hour guided walking tour of Kalamata. See the main sites of this enchanting town, including the old castle, the Byzantine church, a 19th-century hospital and many old family mansions. Great for cruisers with only a short time in town. Private tour means plenty of attention from the guide.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Local guide
Exclusions: Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost), Entrance fee, Food and drinks
Reviewed By cathyandkelvin
Also went out to Olympia, messene and the Diros caves with Aristoteleia. She was excellant and all the tours were VERY enjoyable. Would recommend paying a bit extra for the private tour and the flexibility it gives you. The extra notes that were provided for Olympia and Messene were great and very useful. Also very informative just to chat to someone about the local way of life etc. THANK YOU ARISTOTELEIA.
3. Private Day Trip to Ancient Messene from Kalamata (Price per Group)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in Ancient Greece with this half-day private tour of Messene. Get transported there in a luxury vehicle (with complimentary WiFi). Spend 2-hours at the site, visiting the sanctuaries, public buildings and the imposing fortifications, houses and tombs. Get inside tips from a local Family friendly Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Luxurious Air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes)
Exclusions: Entrance fees (approx. 12€ pp), Food and drinks, Gratuities, Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost)
Reviewed By cathyandkelvin
Also went out to Olympia, messene and the Diros caves with Aristoteleia. She was excellant and all the tours were VERY enjoyable. Would recommend paying a bit extra for the private tour and the flexibility it gives you. The extra notes that were provided for Olympia and Messene were great and very useful. Also very informative just to chat to someone about the local way of life etc. THANK YOU ARISTOTELEIA.
4. Olives And Virgin Olive Oil Day In Kalamata With Lunch In Our Farm
Live authentic Greek experiences....visit a traditional olive grove and oil mill on the season and taste the flavours of regional traditional cuisine surrounded by the Messinian green hills and mountains. Olive oil is the basis of the Mediterranean, Greek and of course the Messinian food chain & has been proved to be part of an ideal healthy diet for longevity. Since the ancient times, the Greek and Messinians have been involved with the cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil. Messinia is a place rich in olive trees and olive oil production; it is famous for two kinds of olives, known worldwide for their superiority, the KALAMATA OLIVES of the table variety and the KORONI OLIVES of the oil variety. Plant your olive tree in our farm. We will take care of it and in 4-5 years you can taste home your own extra virgin olive oil yield. For sure this will be the world's best olive oil !!!
Inclusions: Farm owners as expert English speaking guide., Traditional buffet lunch, All tastings, All attending activities, Bottled water
Exclusions: Hotel pickup/Drop-off, Purchase of farm products, Gratuities
Reviewed By Rosannagh D
Beautiful boat spoiled by the grumpy captain who was extraordinarily rude to our lovely guide which we thought was unprofessional and unnecessary. We felt uncomfortable and it made the experience unpleasant to start with, although once on the boat it was fine.
5. Ancient Messene Day Trip from Costa Navarino
Messene is a significant ancient city in terms of its size, form, and state of preservation. It enjoys the advantage of never having been destroyed or covered by later settlements, and is located on an unspoiled inland site. With the help of our guide, for the next 2 hours we will enjoy not only sanctuaries and public buildings but also imposing fortifications, houses and tombs.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees - 12eur per person, Food and drinks - Between 5 and 30€ / person, depend on the client's request!, Gratuities, Guide
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
6. Pylos-Methoni Private Day Trip from Costa Navarino
Our trip will begin from your hotel and crossing streets filled with olive and orange trees but also with myths and traditions, for about fifteen minutes, we will reach the hill in front of Pylos.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees - 8 eur per person, Food and drinks - Between 5 and 30€ / person, depend on the client's request!, Gratuities, Guide
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
7. Kalamata Historic Day Trip from Costa Navarino
You are about to visit one of the most beautiful cities of the Peloponnese! It is not possible for us not to welcome you and guide you to the most historical and interesting places of Kalamata.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees - 2 eur per person, Food and drinks - Between 5 and 30€ / person, depend on the client's request!, Gratuities, Guide
Reviewed By 706kristinaf
We were 4 but the guide only had two on her paper so first they drive off and later they came back and realiser it was us they were waiting for. Everything else was super.
8. Private Day Trip to Athens Acropolis from Kalamata (Price per Group)
Take an all-day sightseeing tour to Athens on immersive day-trip. After a convenient hotel pickup in Kalamata, travel by air-conditioned vehicle through the picturesque countryside and learn about Greek culture and history from an informative driver - guide. Visit landmarks like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Then, stop in the historic Plaka district and explore its souvenir shops or enjoy a meal at a traditional taverna. Visit Athens on a private all-day tour from Kalamata with a personal driver. Get an insider’s view of Greek history and culture from an informative guide. See major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Propylaea. Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Luxurious Air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes)
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Food and drinks, Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost)
Reviewed By cathyandkelvin
Also went out to Olympia, messene and the Diros caves with Aristoteleia. She was excellant and all the tours were VERY enjoyable. Would recommend paying a bit extra for the private tour and the flexibility it gives you. The extra notes that were provided for Olympia and Messene were great and very useful. Also very informative just to chat to someone about the local way of life etc. THANK YOU ARISTOTELEIA.
9. Private Day Trip to Sparta from Kalamata (Price per Group)
Enjoy a full-day adventure to the city of Sparta. A city which offers you a ‘laconic’ journey back in time throughout Greek history. Begin the 2-hour drive from Kalamata with a convenient pickup at your hotel, then ride in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle over the scenic Taygetos mountains. See significant sites in both modern and historic Sparta, including the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, the Olive Oil Museum, and more on this guided, small-group tour. Take a full-day private tour to historic Sparta in an air-conditioned vehicle. View the stunning landscape of the Peloponnese peninsula. Learn the history of Ancient Sparta from an informative guide. Enjoy the convenience of hotel or cruise port pickup and drop off.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Luxurious Air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost)
Reviewed By cathyandkelvin
Also went out to Olympia, messene and the Diros caves with Aristoteleia. She was excellant and all the tours were VERY enjoyable. Would recommend paying a bit extra for the private tour and the flexibility it gives you. The extra notes that were provided for Olympia and Messene were great and very useful. Also very informative just to chat to someone about the local way of life etc. THANK YOU ARISTOTELEIA.
10. Private Day Trip to Mystras from Kalamata (Price per Group)
Be the knight or princess of your childhood fairy tales in the Byzantine town of Mystras. Head out of Kalamata for the day to explore the fascinating town of Mystras. Enjoy the scenery during the transfer in the comfortable automobile. Perfect for those coming from a cruise ship! Get inside tips from a local. Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences. An ideal choice for families.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver / guide, Luxurious Air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes)
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost), Food and drinks
Reviewed By cathyandkelvin
Also went out to Olympia, messene and the Diros caves with Aristoteleia. She was excellant and all the tours were VERY enjoyable. Would recommend paying a bit extra for the private tour and the flexibility it gives you. The extra notes that were provided for Olympia and Messene were great and very useful. Also very informative just to chat to someone about the local way of life etc. THANK YOU ARISTOTELEIA.
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