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Private Day Trip to Ancient Messene from Kalamata (Price per Group)
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Private Day Trip to Ancient Messene from Kalamata (Price per Group)

By Pixida Tours
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 6h
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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Luxurious Air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes)
What's not included
  • Entrance fees (approx. 12€ pp)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Licensed guide (upon request with extra cost)
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Messini


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12242P25

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12242P25

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        $447.80
        per group (up to 7)
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        • 1
          Start out from your hotel and in less than an hour, you will arrive under the hill of Ithomi, where Ancient Messene is located. Enjoy the full trees stunning scenery and learn about all the myths, traditions and secrets that areas will encounter. First, stop is at the source of village Mauromati. Learn about the legend that reveals the name of the village - a myth that reaches back to the years of ancient Greeks’ mythology and is related to the upbringing of Zeus. The structures you'll first see are the city’s fortification wall and the only surviving entrance gate. They are standing there steadfast from 369 BCE. Stand in front of the Arcadian Gate to admire its splendour and allow the stones to take you back centuries ago, wondering how it feels like to be a Messenian warrior fighting to protect your family. Wander through the same paths where Epaminondas once stepped, the famous general who founded the city on the ruins of Ancient Ithomi, which were the direct result of Spartans’ behaviours as conquerors. But that great man decided to stop the wars and continued exercising "democracy." Just above the ancient city, there's a coffee shop which will play host to you for about an hour before entering the main site. There, you'll learn everything about the foundation of the city, its history and the continuously changing of conquers. Wander around within the ancient city at your leisure within the time allotted. Finally, see the small Archaeological Museum which you'll visit later.
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        • Pixida Tours
          151
          Greece
          Joined in May 2015
        • douglasss967
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun and day of learning and sightseeing.
          From Napflios we had Telia driving and Gianni (sp) providing real time information as we visited Epidaurus and Mycenae. Each stop including lunch was filled with information, good conversation and lots of laughter. Very comfortable spending 8 hours with our guides. Trip ended with a walking tour of Napflios. Highly recommended, very professional, very informative and easy to be around. Do this if you can.
          Written October 8, 2024
        • miki538
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Swimming with the horses was wonderfull
          Excellent and magical experience. All horses and stables were in beautiful condition and we had a superb time. Nikos and his staff obviously love all the animals and they make the trip truly wonderful.
          Written September 29, 2024
        • 663katak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic tour with great guide
          Thanks to Mrs. Telia who is a briliant tour guide we had very enjoyable trip from Kalamata to Monemvasia with stops in Oitilo, Mystras and the cave Dyrou. It was our first time in the region of Mani. We really liked the wild beauty and the history connected to the places we visited. We recommend Pixida for its profesional and kind attitude.
          Written July 18, 2024
        • Brokenrad
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible guide and company
          Absolutely marvellous! From kalamata to Athens . Brilliant knowledgeable guide and driver telia . I couldn’t possibly have wished for a better experience. From first contact to last will remember this day forever . Just a fabulous day .
          Written September 25, 2023
        • Loulah2020
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fascinating trip with a great guide
          Arranged this tour from, the UK wanting to visit Nestor's Palace, Gouvia and Voidokilia bay. Delighted to, at last, visit ancient Pylos and tick another of the 'Homeric' sites off my list. A great day out. Telia was an outstanding guide: knowledgeable, interesting and nothing was too much trouble for her. Everything about the tour was tailored to what we wanted to do, including suggestions to enhance the experience. She even made restaurant suggestions for us for Kalamata town, dropping us off at one of the best places to eat (Kardamo) for the perfect end to a great day out. Thank you Telia & Pixida!
          Written June 7, 2023
        • L419NJrachelg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Kalipso
          What a morning,magical...swimming with a beautiful horse...absolutely amazing,I loved every minute...This has made me one happy lady.Dream come true Thankyou😍💯👌
          Written September 28, 2022
        • Yanni M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience worth every penny!!
          With my partner Matthew, during our holidays in Kalamata, we booked a trip with Aristoteleia and Pixida tours to the Mani villages and the Diros caves. It was an amazing experience as we learned a lot about the local culture and the achievements of the Maniates during the Ottoman occupation and Nazi invasion of Greece. Moreover we had a fabulous time at the stunning Diros’ caves and an unforgettable meal in Kardamyli at Tikla Cuzina & Wine Bar. Aristoteleia was fantastic during our tour and made this experience very enjoyable and unforgettable.
          Written September 5, 2021
        • Cathy D
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          EXCELLENT TOURS
          We actually did several trips with Pixida mainly because they were so good and the service was excellent. We went on the following: Diros Caves and Mani Peninsula Ancient Messene Ancient Olympia Tour Pylos and Methoni Tour On each tour Aristoteleia was great at making us feel at ese and her knowledge of the tours and visits was excellent. She allowed us time on our own to explore at our pace and supplied us with LOTS of information of the topics so we didn't feel we missed out at all. She also was felxible on teh tours to adapt them to exactly what we wanted. Well worth paying a little extra for this type of service. We actually recommended her and her company to other people in our hotel while we were there. Aristoteleia and Pixida made a big difference to our holiday and she stepped in and managed to fit us in when Tui had let us down badly at short notice. DEFINETLY RECOMMENDED
          Written June 29, 2021
        • cathyandkelvin
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          4 fantastic trips
          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.
          Written September 23, 2020
        • Agnieszka P
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable pleasure with Pixida Tours
          I have just returned from one day trip guided by Thelia. She made me make a decision of coming back to Kalamata region in the nearest future. Me and my daughter loved everything about the trip: the organization, the comfort of the van, but above all the sincerity and expertise of the guide. Thelia knows a lot of secrets and interesting curiosities connected with the region and shares them willingly with tourists. I will definitely come back and I order another tour with her!
          Written July 24, 2020
        • kostam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of the Finest Beaches Anywhere
          A real gem, not organized but well worth the visit. Perfect bay for swimming and enjoying the sun. A must visit if you are around!
          Written November 10, 2019
        • SandraChrista
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Walked a Smile in my shoes
          Thank you Telia. Four weeks ago we took the tour Kalamata Historic Center Private Walking Tour for our group of 15 from Australia and it was a wonderful experience. Being in town for just the 2 nights this Pixida tour provided us with a fantastic introduction and historical experience of the beautiful city of Kalamata. Telia's enthusiasm, passion and friendly nature was greatly appreciated and I would highly recommend this tour no matter how long or short your stay is. Telia is a wealth of knowledge and it was a pleasure to see Kalamata through the eyes of a local.
          Written October 22, 2019
        • arfon
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Professional Tour.
          During our vacation in Kalamata 6 of us went on a tour of the Caves of Diros and the villages of Mani. The guide and driver was Aristoteleia who was excellent, good fun and very knowledgeable guide. We went to the cave then a walk around Areopoli and a nice lunch at Stoupa. Pixida are highly recommended NB - Good to see Aristoteleia again a week later doing a walking tour around old town Kalamata, which I now regret not going on.
          Written October 6, 2019
        • tropics1967
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          DOES NOT CATER FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS
          Great tour the only problem was i had to do this tour because i was travelling alone and pixida tours dont cater for solo travellers. I wanted 4tho see more of kalamata but couldnt as i was travelling alone.
          Written August 10, 2019
        • Nigel R
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent trip
          Although it was a long trip, the coach was comfortable and had air conditioning. The coach picked us up on time and we arrived at Olympia at the stated time. Our guide was brilliant with his knowledge and sense of humour. The site of Olympia was much larger than I was expecting, with much to see. The exhibits at the museum were impressive and tastefully displayed. The museum is new and spacious inside and a great place to escape the sun outside. Definitely worth a visit.
          Written July 20, 2019
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        Salvatore M
        Lefkada, Greece34 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I didn't know Kalamata. I went on an adventure without booking anything. Immediately I found Accommodation and then from there through information I visited the most beautiful beaches (voidokilia above all), the Polylimnio Waterfalls
        and the Archaeological Museum of Messinia...
        I didn't know that here are the best olives in the world and a fantastic extra virgin olive oil and much more...
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        Written September 19, 2024
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        T4pp0r
        Cairns, Australia8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019
        Aristoteleia tailor-made our day's trip for the group of 8 people, starting with an early pickup (& drop off) from Stoupa.
        She was able to organise at short notice a tour of the ancient city of Messene with an archaeologist as our very knowledgeable guide.
        This was then followed by a trip to the near-by olive mill at Androusa Messinas "The Olive Routes". This included a tour of the mill, olive oil tasting, food matching and a light lunch; followed by a trip to the town's castle and its spectacular views.
        Very well organised.
        Aristoteleia is a very knowledgeable and amiable host.
        Written August 24, 2019
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        My dearest dearest group of Australians, New Zealanders and English travelers! Thank you
        Written August 25, 2019
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