David S.United States
Aristoteleia gave us an amazing tour. Her subtle energy , knowledge and enthusiasm was inspiring. She is truly a special person. It was a very memorable day. David and Ginger
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Private tour in Sparta Aristoteleia N
Villages of Mani and Dyros Caves, Shore Excursion.
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5 hours
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Aristoteleia N.
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Hello, my name is Telia and I would love to be your compass in my hometown for a day! I really enjoy sharing my passion for the history of our ancient cities. My hometown Kalamata belongs to the region of Peloponnese. The Peloponnese has so many beautiful things to see. All the ancients cities are around, like the Ancient Messene, Mystras, Olympia, and more. For those who prefer nature, the Peloponnese is full of hidden caves, Diro's Caves in Mani, and waterfalls like Polylimnio. Hidden beaches are all over Kalamata also. I can take you to swim and sightsee in the most famous and beautiful ones. I know all the secrets and the hidden beauties and I look forward to show them to you! I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments.
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Admire the amazing villages of the region of Mani on a Private day trip from Kalamata or the port of Gythion..
Overview of your Sparta tour
Mani is a large area of the southern Peloponnese surrounded by mountains and sea. Its difficult access and rocky terrain made its inhabitants harsh and isolated from modern civilization. Because of my origins, I often visited Mani as a child. The stories and beliefs that old people were story-telling us, in the local dialect, inside small traditional cafeneia, fascinated and awestruck me. Since 2014, I have returned and driving around the villages, drinking Greek coffee with the old people again, all the childhood memories came alive and turned into historical facts and cross-referenced information. The combination of beautifyl sea views and traditional stone build villages, make this tour an amazing experience. When you return back from this tour, it feels like you have return back to real life, after having read a fairy tail that you will never forget. This tour is ideal for travelers coming by cruise ships for few hours.
Recent Reviews
Steven B.United States
Our tour Full Day Tour of Mani with Kyria Teleia was delightful. We are a group of Greek Americans with limited Greek language skills and Teleia gave us an engaged, informative and fun tour of the region. She is a wonderful person who is dedicated to giving her clients a superlative experience
Christian T.
Aristoteleia is truly superb! She's professional, kind, and fun! Her tour was informative, and interesting! Best of all, she is well connected in all the areas we visited- it's clear that she is well liked and respected by all the locals in the villages we visited. She's been leading tours for a long time and it really shows! I really felt like I was spending the day with a local- because I was! She knows all the best restaurants for food, which spots have the best view points and what times are best to see certain sites. I loved every second of our tour! THANK YOU, ARISTOTELEIA!
Lynn S.United States
Teleia is a great guide. We rate her a 6 on a scale of 5. Truly outstanding. The tour through the cave by boat was great and very memorable. The cave was well lit and therefore not claustrophobic although some of the passages (short) were small. Visit to Lemine was very interesting.
Brian K.United States
I would give 6 stars for this tour and guide if was possible. Telia was an absolute delight. She was energetic, funny and a wonderful story teller who took us to the most amazing places. We were able to see the Caves of Diros which were amazing and somewhere that no shop cruise could get to. She should us the that she knew from growing up here and living here. The sights, food and stories were amazing. Highly recommend this tour with Telia.
Stephanie M.United States
Oh my goodness, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Leia and this tour to Mani. She was full of knowledge and lovely company along our journey. I will be recommending her to any/all friends that visit Greece. Efcharistó, Leia!
Your Sparta tour itinerary
- Meet at your hotel or the port of your arrival in Peloponnese. - Visit the first, prestigious village of Manis' region, Stoupa. - See the turquoise waters of the Phoneas beach. - We will cross over the gulf of Itilo, the most impressive highlight of the tour. - Walking tour of Areopolis to admire the traditional stone house-towers of Mani. - Vathia, Gerolimenas, Marmari, Land of the Giants - Drive back to your hotel or port. Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your interests and needs. Kindly contact me for more details.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Luxurious Mercedes VITO.
What's included
Other: Guiding Services, myths and legends from a local tour leader.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Sparti, 231 00, Greece
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: pick up from all hotels in Kalamata
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
Boat
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
186872
Languages
English
GreekActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Sparti best suited for?
This private tour is ideal for travellers who are arriving by cruise ships and have a few hours to explore. It's also perfect for those interested in experiencing the unique culture and history of the Mani region, with its beautiful sea views and traditional stone-built villages. Aristoteleia N., your guide, offers a personal connection to the area, making it a great choice for anyone looking to connect with a local for deeper insights.
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5 hours
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