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Kalamata is known across the globe for its local olives, but it takes an insider to know where to sample the best extra-virgin olive oil. With this olive oil tour and tasting, visit a local olive farm for a stroll through the olive trees to learn about the different kinds of olives and their cultivation. Depending on the season, you’ll also visit an olive oil mill to see how the oil is extracted and bottled. End with a guided olive oil tasting plus a light or full lunch at a traditional taverna.

On this full-day, luxury excursion, you’ll travel from Kalamata to Sparta on a privately guided tour. Cover both traditional and modern sides of the region, with stops at the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, a local olive oil museum, and an optional, Mediterranean-style restaurant meal, at an additional cost. Tours include door-to-door hotel or cruise port transfers in an air-conditioned Mercedes.

Combine hiking and cycling during one full-day outdoor adventure in Greece. Meet your guide at Taygetos refuge and set out on a small-group hike for seven kilometers to the mountain peak. Admire views from the top, then ride bikes for the descent through a variety of landscapes, covering 31 kilometers. Arrive in Sparti at the end of the full-day tour, which is appropriate for people with a minimum moderate fitness level.

Party the night away on your very own private sailing charter as you and your guests cruise through the tranquil waters of Messinia, Greece. Whatever the occasion - engagements, birthday parties, vow renewals, or just a special getaway - this fully-flexible boat cruise offers guests the chance to do things their way. Whether for celebration, fun, romance or all of the above, this cruise is for you.

Explore the atmospheric villages of the Mani—the wild and mountainous region known for gorgeous coves and fortified houses—and the Caves of Diros too on this private day trip from Kalamata (entrance fees at own expense). Your driver/guide will collect you from your door in a Mercedes vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi, take you to Kardamili, Stoupa, and a selection of mountain villages, and bring you to the dramatic flooded caves.

You’ll marvel at the two-storey neo-Classical buildings and discover this city’s rich past, and our stroll will then take you through the small stone-paved alleys of the city’s historic centre, amid small shops bursting with local colours and aromas. Upon entering the shops, the aroma of the exquisite herbs and spices wafting through the air will transport you to the top of Mt. Taygetos, the local mountain. You’ll taste local mouth-watering homemade delicacies, flavoursome Messinian appetizers and all sorts of traditional Greek treats. You’ll take part in a short yet fulfilling olive-oil tasting with a professional and certified olive-oil connoisseur. A light yet filling lunch will conclude your gastronomic experience and spoil your senses, in one of the cosiest restaurants in the heart of the city. We can guarantee you that there’ll be no room left for anything else!

Starting from Athens and driving by the coastal Poseidon Avenue for about 70 km all by the sea, we will be crossing the south suburbs of Athens, which makes this journey one of the best around the prefecture of Attica. This drive fills you with beautiful images of the sea glittering from the sunlight along the small sandy beaches. A necessary stop is the Vouliagmeni Lake with its healing mineral underground springs and its unique beauty. After an hour we will finally reach the south edge of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the Athenians in 440 BC built the temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Up on the rock where the temple of Poseidon is located, you will enjoy a great open view of the Aegean Sea and probably the best sunset of your life.

Active travelers will love this small-group day tour to the Gulf of Navarino, a naturally beautiful area with historical significance. Hike to a lookout spot at the top of a hill and be amazed by the sweeping views. Stop at Navarino’s Old Castle, look out for birds at the Yalova wetland, and swim or just chill out at beautiful Divari Beach. This tour will appeal to travelers with various interests.

Gialova lagoon in south Peloponnese is one of the most important wetlands and the southernmost one not only in Greece but Europe hosting numerous species of endemic and migratory birds. Within short distance from Pylos and the legendary Nestor Palace, the lagoon is also near the famous omega shape beach of Voidokilia. A unique place due to its evergreen charm and ecosystem the area attracts naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.

Put on your trekking shoes for this half-day group walking tour in Stenosia, where your reward is a cool waterfall where you can take a dip if you like. You’ll keep costs down with this group tour, but still be able to enjoy the quiet, unpopulated area in nature. Snacks, water, backpacks, and walking sticks are provided for you, so no need to organize them separately.

Kalamata, Greece is a city rich with history and culture. Embark on a private walking tour of the city center and discover the main highlights. Take a stroll through the ancient streets passing important landmarks like the Byzantine church, several old family mansions, and the ancient castle. As you explore, your guide sheds light on the history of the island that stretches thousands of years back.

Small groups - Cycling with a spectacular view from Taygetus mountain all the way down to the coast - Incredible breakfast next to spring water and wonderfully friendly locals - A highly adjustable, well supported ride for both experienced and inexperienced riders

Paddle the Lousios and Alfeios Rivers on a half-day, white-water rafting trip from Vlachorraptis. The two rivers, which merge below the Lousios Gorge, slice through a scenic landscape of rock formations and vegetation that arches over the water. You’ll tackle Class II or Class II rapids while taking in a side of Greece you won’t see from the road.

One of Greece's most majestic but less-visited classical cities, Ancient Messini makes a spectacular trip from Kalamata. Say no to self-driving mountain roads and yes to your personal chauffeur when you book this door-to-door tour in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz with onboard Wi-Fi and space for up to eight. Your driver can provide historical background as you travel, but is not a licensed guide; entrance fees are at your own expense.

You’ll get to enjoy a tour in the fields, pick fresh veggies from the garden and feel closer to nature than ever (available from March to October). And if you visit it in June, you can even participate in the wheat harvesting in the wheat fields! You’ll participate in a guided tour of the Arcadian workshop, including the traditional food preparation area, the Cookware Museum and the library. Enjoy an authentic Greek cooking class with a local Greek mum, and learn how to make embroidered bread from scratch or kolokythopita (courgette or pumpkin pie), trachanokeftedes (fermented milk pasta balls), or other local food and delights. What could be better than enjoying authentic Mediterranean cuisine prepared by your own two hands? You'll have lunch at the restaurant, where you will feast on everything you made along with local products from the Arcadian workshop & other Greek local producers accompanied with Greek wine!

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With beautiful beaches, coves, bays, and clear waters, southwestern Peloponnese has some of the best snorkeling spots in Greece—if you can reach them. With this private snorkeling tour, board your boat and follow your guide to some of the best places to snorkel in the Messinian Mani area near Lefktro, including multiple beaches and natural swimming pools.

Enjoy your speed boat trip with our experienced team. We put your saftey first and our priority is to make you feel 100% comfortable and secure so you simply can enjoy a memorable experience. Dont miss a unique trip and explore the wild beauty of the rocky coast line of West Mani with the beautiful caves and beaches with cristal clear water. We are looking forward to welcome you on board!

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.

Immerse yourself in off-the-beaten-path Greece with this private day trip from Kalamata to Pylos and Methoni. Enjoy the ride there with complimentary WiFi and then explore the idyllic town of Pylos. Then stroll around Methoni, taking in its ancient castle built by the Turks. Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver. Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences. Get inside tips from a local. An ideal choice for families.

Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games on this private tour to Olympia. You'll see the ancient stadium where athletes engaged in various sports and see where the Olympic Torch is lit to this day. Then head to a honey farm to learn about honey production in Greece followed by a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Your tour ends at the monastery of Panagia Kremasti before you return to Katakolo.  

Kalamata's surroundings are occupied by a vast olive grove with trees outnumbering the residents of the city. The olive grove is so close and yet so far from the city surrounded by traffic-free cycling routes and beautiful nature. Our guided e-bike tour here is a journey through one of the world’s best olive-producing regions and a sensational adventure exploring a unique lush landscape. Moreover, the electric bikes will allow you to pedal effortlessly so that you can fully enjoy the beauty of the area. Finishing with a richly flavorsome picnic lunch seasoned with some of the finest extra virgin olive oil, this is an e-bike tour that will linger in your memory long after you’ve left the region.

Join me on a private day trip to Monemvasia in a luxurious air-conditioned Mercedes Vito, with free WiFi on board. The old castle town of Monemvasia is a perfectly preserved medieval settlement still inhabited, a world cultural heritage monument and a major attraction for every traveller in the Peloponnese. It has a unique, magical atmosphere and a fascinating history. Monuments and churches are scattered throughout the old town. An important archaeological collection is housed in the old mosque in the Square of Elkomenos Christos.