Private tour in Kalamáta Ioannis M
up to 6 people
3 hours 30 minutes
Private transportation
1
Ioannis M.
Dear visitor, My name is Ioannis and I am a licensed tour guide from Kalamata in the deep south of...
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Ancient Messene is the largest archaeological site in Greece. It's located in a beautiful valley with olive trees, on the slopes of Ithome, the sacred mountain of Zeus. The city was founded in the year 368 b. c. by the Theban general Epaminondas, after liberating the region from the yoke of the Spartans. It was meant to become the capital of Messenia, the inhabitants of which had been slaves of the Spartans for hundreds of years. The city flourished in the 3rd century b. c. , when it had more than 12. 000 inhabitants and it was surrounded by an impressive wall, parts of which are still visible today. This era saw many conflicts, a democratic revolution and the construction of many great buildings like the theater and the magnificent stadium. The roman period that followed was also glorious, as many powerful aristocratic families moved permanently to the city. Let's walk together the streets of Ancient Messene and feel the pulse of its ancient inhabitants!
- We drive from Kalamata to the archaeological site of Ancient Messene. On the road we see Pamisos, the longest river of the province. - We pay a visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Messene. We see the theater, the Agora and the sanctuary of Asclepius, the hospital of the ancient city. The most impressive building though is definitely the magnificent stadium, the best preserved ancient track in the whole of Greece. - After the site we pay a visit to the nearby museum. There you will will see the statue of Hermes of Messene, the elegant figure of Artemis and the sculptures of Damophon, the greatest artist of the ancient Peloponnese. - From there we drive to the fortifications where you will be able to appreciate the sturdy Arcadian gate, the main entrance to the ancient city. - We drive back to the city of Kalamata and the tour ends The itinerary can be adapted to traveler's interests: please contact me
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A Mercedes minibus (with AC). It can be arranged for more guests, but a larger minibus or a bus will be needed
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Square of Ypapanti in Kalamata. I can wait for you in the entrance of the church : https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Metropolitan+church+of+Ypapanti-+Kalamata/@37.0444199,22.1138013,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1361b0942ba661e5:0x23b96401e642b67c!8m2!3d37.0444199!4d22.11599
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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