Ancient Messene Private Tour from Athens

10 Hours Duration

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About This Tour

Discover one of Greece’s lesser-visited archaeological treasures on this private full-day journey from Athens to Ancient Messene. Travel through the Peloponnese...

Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Kalamata, Corinth, Epidaurus, Olympia, Messenia · Languages: English

Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; Wheelchair accessible; Not wheelchair accessible; The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally.; The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.; Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

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What's Included

Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Bottled water

Not Included

Entrance Fees [20€ for over 18 yo for Non EU & 25 yo for EU Citizens]
Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 390 €]
Lunch

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Corinth Canal We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians). Our first stop is the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game,) on some days bungee jumping is an option. Ancient Messene The remains of this vast ancient city are as extensive as those of Olympia and Epidavros, yet Ancient Messene receives only a fraction of their visitors. Picturesquely situated on a hillside below the village of Mavromati and still undergoing excavation, the site comprises a large theatre, an agora (marketplace), a sizeable Sanctuary of Asclepius and one of the most impressive Ancient Greek stadiums. Entry includes the small museum at the site turn-off; don't miss the impressive Arcadian Gate 800m beyond, either. Ancient Messene Stadium The remains of this tremendous ancient city are complete with a grand ancient stadium, an Ancient Agora, an ancient theatre with a capacity of up to ten thousand spectators, and a fountain house. It is so well-maintained that you can easily envision the city in all of its glory. Kalamata Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula, after Patras, in southern Greece and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. The capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf. Kalamata is renowned as the land of the Kalamatianos dance and Kalamata olives. Athens We will drive back to Athens.