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Description
Explore the capital of Messenia province and the southernmost city of Greece. The town is famous for its dark juicy Kalamata olives, olive oil, silk scarf and Kalamatianos dance, which comes directly from Ancient Greece. The modern city is a picturesque town, squeezed by the Mediterranean sea and the Taygetus mountain range, which dominates its skyline.
Highlights
- Ypapanti square
- Kalograion monastery
- Medieval Castle of Kalamata
- Byzantine Church of Holy Apostles
- Archaeological Museum of Kalamata
- Museum of the Traditional Costumes
- Railway Museum
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Begin by visiting the castle of Kalamata, which offers a breathtaking view of the city and the sea.
Pay a visit to Kalograion monastery, famous for its handmade silk scarves.
Walk to Ypapanti square, where the cathedral of Kalamata is located.
Climb the old city of Kalamata in order to take some photos as you appreciate the traditional architectural landscape of the settlement.
Return to Ypapanti square and walk towards the 23rd March Square, making a short stop at a traditional Greek shop for olive oil tasting.
Visit the Archaeological Museum and the church of Saint Apostles.
Head towards the Museum of the Traditional Greek Costumes, which is located nearby. Pay a visit to the museum, where you can enjoy a great collection of traditional Greek dresses.
Stroll towards the central square of Kalamata, crossing the commercial street of the town that’s full of shops and cafes.
See the central square and then enter a vehicle to drive towards the railway museum, the only open-air museum of its kind in the whole of Greece.
Explore the park and then return to the vehicle to drive back to Ypapanti square, where the tour ends.
What's Included
Guiding services
What's Excluded
Entrance fees
Transport (available upon request)
Know before you go
Entrance fees include 2 euros for the Castle of Kalamata and 4 euros for the Archaeological Museum.
European Union citizens over the age of 65 have a 50% discount for all archaeological sites and museums.
For EU students under the age of 18, the entrance is free to all archaeological sites and museums.
Opening hours: Castle of Kalamata 08:30 – 20:00 (Tuesday closed); Archaeological Museum of Kalamata 08:00 – 20:00 (12:30 – 20:00 Tuesday).
Kalamata City Tour: Kalamata is the capital of the province of Messenia and the southernmost city of Greece. The town is famous for its dark juicy Kalamata olives, which are cultivated in the region for thousands of years and are sold all over the world. It’s also well known for its olive oil, silk scarf and Kalamatianos dance, which comes directly from Ancient Greece. The modern city of Kalamata is a picturesque town, squeezed by the Mediterranean sea and the Taygetus mountain range, which dominates its skyline.
Meeting Point
Kalamata, Greece
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 40 | EUR 150 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |