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Private tour in Kalamata Yorgos P

The Castle Towns of the Southern Peloponnese

Tour #124242
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Includes all fees

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Up to 4 people

8 hours

Private transportation

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1

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Overview of your Kalamata tour:

Explore the Southern Peloponnese with the help and guidance of an experienced local tour designer and leader. The tour is designed to allow you to visit three historically significant castle towns of the southern Peloponnese, while allowing enough leisure time for exploring the towns on foot, enjoying lunch, a coffee stop and, weather and time permitting, even a stop for a swim. You will not only enjoy the comfort of being driven from place to place by an experienced driver/guide, but you will also have the pleasure of listening to valuable presentations about the history, architecture, religion, flora and fauna, culture and customs, culinary traditions, politics and modern day life in Greece and the Southern Peloponnese. You will have the choice of which sites you prefer visiting or spending more time in. Your guide will give you valuable information in advance for those sites you decide to visit, he will drop you off at the most convenient location and then meet you to guide you around the towns.

Your Kalamata tour itinerary

You will head west this morning along a scenic coastal route that offers fantastic views of Mount Taygetos and the bay of Messinia and pass several traditional villages that compete for your attention. Your first destination is Koroni, home to one of the last inhabitable castles in Greece. Soak up the atmosphere, and stroll through the castle, learn about the town’s history and enjoy some great views. You will then drive to Methoni, another picturesque castle town of the Peloponnese, The castle was built in 1209 A.D. by the Venetians and is truly a magnificent site! After spending enough time exploring the ruins, you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in one of your guide's favorite family tavernas anywhere in Greece. Your last stop, Pilos, is known for the famous naval battle of Navarino in 1827. You'll explore Pylos on foot before enjoying a cup of Greek coffee and a traditional sweet in Pylos’ scenic square, where you will listen to commentary about the town's past and present.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Comfortable, air-conditioned, 5-passenger Toyota RAV-4 The day is scheduled to offer a balance between time spent in the vehicle and time on your feet.

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's not included
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Equipment: Bikes are available and can be transported for an extra fee.
  • Tickets: Admission to Methoni Castle (5 EUR) and Pylos Niokastro (10 EUR)
Meeting location

Kalamata, 241 00 Greece

Airport, Port or your Hotel

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Layover

City Highlights

Day Trip

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

Greek

Conversational

Italian

Activity level
Moderate
5

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Includes all fees

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Size:

Up to 4 people

Duration:

8 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

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