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Private tour to Ancient Messene from Kalamata

By Pixida Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$4,507 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Hear stories of Greek myths, legends and traditions.
  • Get inside tips from a local.
  • Flexibility to customise the itinerary to your own needs.
  • Journey back in time throughout Greek history.
  • Enjoy personalised attention.

Activity location

    • 240 02, Messene, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Your accommodation in Kalamata city or the cruise terminal.
    • 241 00, Kalamata, Greece

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Private tour to Ancient Messene from Kalamata
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Private tour

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
HK$4,507.15 x 1 TravellerHK$4,507.15
Total
Price is HK$4,507.15
Until Sun, 6 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPRIVATE Day trip to Ancient Messene.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English during transport.
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your accommodation in Kalamata by a luxurious vehicle (Mercedes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal LEADER.
  • What's includedWhat's includedA bottled water for each person.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdmissions fees are payable locally.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLicensed guide inside the archaeological sites (upon request with extra cost).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedReturn transport to and from places outside Kalamata city (upon request with extra cost).

Know before you book

  • Please be aware that a moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Smoking is not permitted while on board.
  • Private tour
  • Tour guide inside is not included

What you can expect

Explore the ancient city-state of Messene at leisure on a day trip from Kalamata. Learn the legends behind the city's foundations and hear a storey about the upbringing of Zeus. Admire the impressive city walls and the only surviving gate from 369 BC.

Depart Kalamata and journey by small group luxurious vehicle to Ancient Messene on Ithomi Hill. Sit back and relax on the journey and take in the stunning scenery. Learn about the myths and traditions of the region en route to the site.

Arrive at Messene in less than 1 hour, stopping first at the village of Mavrommati to recount a legend of the Ancient Greeks related to Zeus. Stop for an hour in the traditional coffee shop of Ithomi Taverna and learn all about the foundation of the city and the changing history of its rulers before you enter the site.

Enter through the Arcadian Gate and admire the splendour of the city-state. Try to imagine how it felt to be a Messenian warrior going into battle. Be amazed by the imposing fortifications of the city wall, and see the only surviving entrance gate, built in 369 BC. Follow the same paths walked by Epaminondas, the famous general from Ancient Thiva who founded Ancient Messene on the ruins of Ancient Ithomi after it was sacked by the Spartans.

Once you have finished exploring at leisure, return to the gate where your guide will be waiting to answer all your questions.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • 240 02, Messene, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEYour accommodation in Kalamata city or the cruise terminal.
    • 241 00, Kalamata, Greece
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.