Day Trips from Athens to Kalamata

Peloponnese is rich in ancient sites, but visiting from Athens can be a challenge. Skip the tricky logistics with this driving tour that includes hassle-free transportation directly from the capital city. Stop to snap pictures of the Corinth Canal before continuing on to Sparta to admire its archaeological treasures. Visit the picturesque ruins of Mystras before ending with a tour of the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil.

Olympia is known for being an important archeological site and the place where the Olympics was born. With this full-day tour, avoid the hassle of getting public transport and enjoy a worry-free small-group tour instead. First, go to Corinth Canal to see its panoramic views, and then head to Olympia—home to impressive temples, monuments and a stadium that once hosted 45,000 people. The tour also stops at Kakovatos Beach before the ride back to Athens.

If you only have one day free to discover the Peloponnese, maximize your time with a private tour to see more. With personal transport direct from your Athens hotel, the experience offers an itinerary tailored to you for optimum time at key archaeological sites. Visit Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, and more, and hear the history from your guide. A dinner back in Athens is also included to complete the day. Entry fees are extra.

Get an in-depth understanding of the ancient sites of Sparta and Mystras with this private full-day tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and travel in the company of your driver-guide to the Corinth Canal. Spend time exploring the archaeological site at Mystra.

Experience authentic Greece away from the crowds and touristy spots on a private tour of the famously beautiful Arcadia region. Cross the Corinth Canal into the Peloponnese, where you’ll stroll through traditional mountain villages, visit clifftop monasteries, dip your feet in the Lousios Gorge, and taste homestyle Greek cooking at a friendly tavern. Go even deeper into local culture with an optional 2-day tour including an overnight stay at a country guesthouse.

Sparta is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Greece, but reaching this ancient city and its museum by public transportation is a hassle. With this day trip, save hours and travel to Sparta and the nearby ruins of Mystras on board an air-conditioned private vehicle. Admire the Corinth Canal along the way and end with lunch in the mountain town of Pikoulianika overlooking Sparta’s ruins.

Home of King Leonidas, Sparta lies just a 2.5-hour drive from Athens. Discover what remains of this ancient city-state at the archaeological museum and the Leonidas Tomb on this private door-to-door day trip. You'll also see the Corinth Canal, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, a Byzantine town, and take in an olive museum: please note entrance fees are at your own expense.

Take a day away from Athens to discover other Hellenic cultures: Sparta, home of the 300, and Mystras, a Byzantine fortified town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This door-to-door private tour stops at the Corinth Canal, the Archaeological Museum of Sparta, the site of Sparta's acropolis, and, of course, Mystras. Your knowledgeable driver is not a licensed guide and cannot lead site tours: all non-transport costs are at your expense.

Experience our high-quality Peloponnese city tour. Book your vehicle among our modern fleet. 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.

This full day tour is perfect for those who want to leave the city behind for a day & explore one of Greece's most naturally beautiful regions and its wealth of hidden gems. Through the olive groves & orchards of the Peloponnese your tour heads towards the stunning geography of the Menalon Mountain range & Louisos Gorge area where you will stop at the extensive Capsia Caves before passing though the stone villages to visit a Water Mill & Museum & amazing window into pre-industrial culture & life in Greece. We visit the dramatic Lousios Gorge & river, one of the most impressive Monasteries which Hang from its cliffs & end with an idyllic lunch amidst this area of hidden Greece & timeless nature. Carried out in the company of your professional, informative & helpful English speaking Tour Driver and in one of our new Mercedes, AudiA6 with Wifi, A/C & bottled water along the way, you will also enjoy your tour in style & comfort and for a hassle free experience choose our Lunch Option.

if experience for you is not walk in monuments with monolugues join us and live your myth in Greece We will start from Athens driving and we will stop at Corinth Canal and Diolkos the ancient canal 450bc Next stop in Bronze-age 2000BC at Mycenae that true origins are unknown. According to Greek mythology, Perseus son of the Greek god Zeus he instructed Cyclopes (one-eyed giants) to build the walls of Mycenae with stones no human could lift. Lunch in beach local restaurant Next in the so-called "valley of the gods", Ancient Olympia grew to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from 776 B.C. Olympia is now, as it used to be in the past, a famed destination, a powerful landmark known the world over. An incredible memory experience of all of senses that combines ancient, modern history, blue crystal clear ocean waters, landscapes of Greek nature, mini group tour.

History buffs and movie fans alike will love a private 8-hour tour to Sparta and Mystras. Private transportation spares you the stress of crowded and slow buses.  Starting with pickup from your Athens hotel or port, enjoy a comfortable and efficient ride from beginning to end. Independently explore the world of Leonidas and his Spartans at the Corinth Canal, Acropolis of Sparta, Temple of Artemis Orthia, and much more.

Get out of Athens and visit Mystras and the Corinth Canal on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation or the Port of Pireaus in a WiFi-equipped air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and make your way out of Athens. Explore the archaeological site of Mystras at your own pace.

Enjoy a full day private tour in some of the most beautiful locations in Greece, on a journey through the olive groves, orchards and blue Aegean views of the famous Peloponnese countryside, as we visit the unique medieval fortress city of Monemvasia and explore the timeless Ancient Sparta. Sit back in the comfort of an executive sedan or van, visit unique places, taste genuine Greek delicacies and relax as you gaze the aegean sea. If you are looking for a unique and quality experience in Greece, take this tour and create unforgettable moments to take back home.

This is NOT Mycenae! This is Ancient Messene! A stunning, genuinely spectacular setting & site that lies in a serene valley, surrounded by the Arcadian Mountains on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other. Why this tour? ☼ You will be exploring the 4th century BC Ancient Messene in the region of the Mythical Peloponnese. ☼ The remains of this tremendous ancient city are complete and very well-maintained. ☼ A site that has never been destroyed or covered by later settlements and is located in an unspoiled area. ☼ Off-the-radar & off-the-beaten-path! The remains of this tremendous ancient city include a grand ancient stadium, an ancient theatre with a capacity of up to ten thousand spectators, a fountain house, public buildings such as sanctuaries, temples, statues, a gymnasium, springs, and an agora that hosted political gatherings and many other everyday life events. We cross the Corinth Canal and of course, enjoy the included lunch/drinks overlooking the beautiful site.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, a gorgeous Byzantine town, nestles in the hills near ancient Sparta. Pair a visit with a Sparta tour, including the Museum of the Olive and Greek Oil, the Leonidas Monument, and the valley where some believe Spartans killed traitors and criminals. Upgrade to learn even more with the help of a licensed guide: please note all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Enjoy a seamless way to explore ancient Sparta—as well as other major landmarks—on this private, full-day tour from Athens. Following pickup directly from your hotel, travel in an air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle. After stopping at the Corinth Canal, continue to the ruins of Sparta, and explore its archaeological museum (admission own expense). Later, visit the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil (admission own expense) and historic Mystras before returning to Athens.

The Full-day tour of Messene is a great opportunity to combine the magnificent landscape of the Saronic Gulf the mainland of Peloponnese and one of the major archaeological sites of Greece, Ancient Messene, a hidden treasure.

Ancient Sparta,Mystras (Mistras), and Kaiadas are three of Greece’s top historic sites, but visiting with public transportation can be complicated.Save hours with this day trip that includes convenient pick up and round-trip transportation from Athens so you have ample time to explore all three sites. Take in the ancient sparta ,Orthodox monument - castle city of Mystras,and ancient cave of Kaidas where the Spartans where the Spartans threw inside thieves and criminals.

Experience authentic Greece, away from the city buzz of Athens, on a private tour of the famously beautiful Arcadia region, in Peloponnese. Travel with an executive sedan or Minivan, cross the Corinth Canal into the Peloponnese, where you’ll stroll through traditional mountain villages, visit clifftop monasteries, dip your feet in the Lousios Gorge, and taste home-style Greek cooking at a friendly tavern. -Venture into the rugged mountains and forests of the Peloponnese on a private trip -Visit mountain villages, monasteries, rivers, and more on a fully customized itinerary -Walk around the mystical alleys of the stone build villages of Peloponnese -Have a traditional Greek lunch in a picturesque village

Embark on a thrilling full-day journey to ancient Olympia and view the awe-inspiring temples of Appolo and Epicurian Apollo. Experience the enchanting "Sacred Forrest." a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest religious sanctuary of the ancient world. Prepare to be captivated by the natural landscape. Next, ascend to the temple of Epicurian Apollo, a hidden gem nestled between Ilia, Arcadia, and Messinia, and marvel at this remarkably preserved ancient monument.

Sparta is one of the most historical destination, an ancient center which is famous for its well organized ancient army . It was founded by the Dorians in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city by Lycurgus (law-giver). Leonidas was also a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. In 480 BC the king Leonidas and 300 Spartans won the huge Persian army.

Visiting Greece’s spectacular ancient sites from Athens by public transport or with a rental car can be a hassle. With this private day trip, skip the stress of timetables or driving on your own and visit Thermopylae and Delphi in a single day. Save time with pickup directly at your Athens hotel and delve into these stellar ancient ruins at your own pace with free time to visit each.