Ancient Messene-Kalamata Full Day Tour

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Athens, Greece

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Experience our high-quality Peloponnese city tour.

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What makes us to stand out:
-We quarantee:
• Safe, easy, hassle-free transfer
• High-quality services
-We offer:
-Pick up from a professional, licenced, reliable, english-speaking driver
-Assistance for any concerns about your stay with the eye of a localler.
-Air-conditioned luxury Mercedes vehicles: Limousine, Taxi, MiniVan, MiniBus
-Free wifi on board
-We can provide, upon request, the baby seat that is suitable for your child’s age.

Let us be the wonderful start of your unique experience in Greece.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
All tickets and fees for entrances to Archaeological sites and Museums
Over the ten-hour period there is an additional cost

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all hotels, vacation rentals, r'bnb apartments, workplaces, residences.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corinth Canal

    The Canal connects the Aegean with the Ionian Seas, and Peloponnese with the rest of Greece. The construction of the Canal begun in 1882by a French Company, stopped in 1889 because the company went bankrupt and comlpeted in 1893 by the Greeks. It's 63km long, 23m wide and 8m deep. Best view of the Canal is from the old bridge Tip: The idea of building a Canal through the Isthmus of Corinth was conceived by the tyrant Periander in the 6th century BC

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ancient Messini

    Ancient Messene was a significant ancient city in Peloponnese. It was founded in 369 BC by the Theban general Epaminondas and it’s the most well-preserved city of classical antiquity. During the tour in the archaeological site of ancient Messene, you will see the ancient theatre, with a capacity of 10000 seats, the fountain of Arsinoi, the ancient agora, temples, stoas and of course the famous Asclepeion. Don’t miss to visit the museum of Messene, a small neoclassical building, which hosts almost 12000 findings.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Kalamata Beach

    The capital of Messinia is situated at the site of ancient Farai. It has developed into a significant port and an important tourist urban center. What to see: – The castle of Isabeau, which was in the 13th century by William Villehardouin – The City Hall – The Modern Greek Art Gallery, with paintings, sculptures and carvings. – The Benakeion Archaeological Museum housed in a magnificent neoclassical building – The central Vassileos Georgiou (King George) square with many coffee shops, meeting places – The Folklore and History Museum, with traditional objects from the 1821 Greek War of Independence. – The Municipal theatre. – The Railways Park with old motorcycles and railway wagons. – The seaside road in front of the city’s extensive beach (4 km length with marvellous waters). Along the coastline there are several restaurants, tavernas, bars, clubs and coffee shops.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Limousine Tours
Luxury Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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