Top Tours & Activities in Kalamata

Once in a lifetime experience! Try your vertical steps at the climbing site of Kardamili. Live the experience on a half-day tour even as a first time climber. Climbing for all grades and ages with a spectacular view of the Messinian Gulf.

An experience designed for olive oil and nature lovers who have a passion for olive oil, nature, tradition and traditional Greek gastronomy! Along with our professional and certified expert, you’ll discover the key aromas, flavours & tastes and will learn which olive-oil variety to pair with your favourite food. Everything that you need to know about this gift from the nature, you will learn it along with people who have a great passion and love about olive trees and olive oil! Light or Full lunch (optional, upon request and at an extra charge) If you wish to conclude your olive oil experience with a delicious light or full lunch, full of Messinian flavours, in one of the most welcoming family restaurants in the heart of Kalamata’s historic centre, just let us know and we can arrange it for you! A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!

You’ll marvel at the two-storey neo-Classical buildings and discover this city’s rich past, and our stroll will then take you through the small stone-paved alleys of the city’s historic centre, amid small shops bursting with local colours and aromas. Upon entering the shops, the aroma of the exquisite herbs and spices wafting through the air will transport you to the top of Mt. Taygetos, the local mountain. You’ll taste local mouth-watering homemade delicacies, flavoursome Messinian appetizers and all sorts of traditional Greek treats. You’ll take part in a short yet fulfilling olive-oil tasting with a professional and certified olive-oil taster and enjoy exquisite local wines through a short wine tasting along with our oenologist, Mr. Giannis! A light yet filling lunch will conclude your gastronomic experience and spoil your senses, in one of the cosiest restaurants in the heart of the city. We assure you won't have to worry about dinner by the end of this experience!

We organize private day cruises up to 6 people. Our philosophy is simple: Personal & Quality Services. Our experienced team love what they do, are passionate about the underwater world and sharing their love of the sea with others. With years of dive - snorkeling and experience in the local area, they have many tricks up their sleeve,so our team will guide you all the way, making sure that you feel 100% comfortable and confident in the water. With us you will enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue water of Messinian Mani. A day with us, will grant you the best memories ever !

Just 50 minutes away from the city of Kalamata  is located the  most important jewel of south Greece! The gulf of Navarino, the most important site of the Greek modern history. Hike to the top of the hill and admire the breathtaking view of the legendary gulf, the wetland of Yalova with the rare species of animals and the old Navarino castle. Enjoy your fresh fruits while the experienced guide will inform you about the historical interests of the area. Swim at one of the most famous beaches of Peloponnese. Afterwards wonderful dishes will be served to you in a Greek elegant tavern right next to the sea coast.

The highest peak of the Peloponnese is on Taygetos at 2407 meters. You can choose between one day trip or two-day trip. We will escort you from the Sparta shelter either for the shorter route or the longer. Starting from the Maganiari spring at 980 meters, where the longer route begins, and on the way to the shelter, by a marked path, we will come across rich fauna and flora which you'll have the chance to photograph. For the shorter route we'll start right outside the shelter, though the mountain's rich flora won't accompany us much longer as the vegetation gradually decreases and the slope into a new rocky environment increases. From the shelter, at the Varvara spot at 1,550 meters, we leave the Laconian side of Taygetos behind us and three hours later, climbing the last few meters of the mysterious 'pyramid' we will meet the roofless chapel of the Prophet Elija. The view of the entire Messinian bay will lie before us. 

Kalamata's surroundings are occupied by a vast olive grove with trees outnumbering the residents of the city. The olive grove is so close and yet so far from the city surrounded by traffic-free cycling routes and beautiful nature. Our guided e-bike tour here is a journey through one of the world’s best olive-producing regions and a sensational adventure exploring a unique lush landscape. Moreover, the electric bikes will allow you to pedal effortlessly so that you can fully enjoy the beauty of the area. Finishing with a richly flavorsome picnic lunch seasoned with some of the finest extra virgin olive oil, this is an e-bike tour that will linger in your memory long after you’ve left the region.

- Small groups - Ideal for summer time as the walk is in shade - Great fun for kids with some rock climbing - A little visited destination with a spectacular scenery - Trekking in a truly unique and photogenic landscape - An authentic and rewarding trek - Experienced guide and first aider

The waterfall is fantastic along with its clear and cool water where we get the chance to have a refreshing dip. The place is quiet, away from the masses and full of vegetation.

Kardamyli is nestled between tranquil blue bays, dark cypresses and a sea of olive trees in south Peloponnese. On one side of the horizon is the calm Gulf of Messinia, on the other, the imposing presence of Mt Taygetos. Our SUP & Snorkel trip here is a super fun experience suitable everybody, combining Paddleboarding and Snorkeling along the beautiful cliff-lined coast of the Mani.

Dive into a gastronomic local experience where traditional Greek local food is in focus. Accompanied by a local guide, you will visit selected food shops, meet and speak with local shop owners. You will have the chance to taste Kalamata olives and olive oil, cheese, traditional succulent pork and vegetables, fruits, pastry products and pies, while learning about the Greek food culture, myths and stories and deepening your knowledge about Greece. You will find out about culinary and cultural traditions from the Ancient Greek times till today. Enjoy a personalised experience on this small group food tour and take home with you, memories that will last forever! The tour is provided in French as well, upon request.

In the western part of Messinia where the Ionian sea embraces the shore of Peloponnese, we hike the hill of Palaiokastro, the famous beach of Voidokilia and the lagoon of Yalova the southernmost station of migratory birds between Europe and Africa. The area being integrated into the environmental program natura 2000 is the largest wetland in southern Greece and offers shelter to wild migrating birds, which we may have the opportunity to observe. Here lives the endangered African chameleon while numerous birds such as herons, kestrels, aegean seagulls, flamingos, ospreys, royal eagles and other migratory and endemic birds take shelter at this hospitable and safe environment.

Enjoy a unique rafting experience in two of the most beautiful rivers of Greece. River Lousios after running 5 kilometers through its gorge falls into river Alfios. Then the water follows its natural way to the Ionian Sea. According to Greek mythology Alfios flows through the Ionian sea reaching to Sicily. The variations in the scenery, the lush vegetation and the impressive rock formations give us a clear view of the natural environment of the river that can be explored only by rafting descents.

Gialova lagoon in south Peloponnese is one of the most important wetlands and the southernmost one not only in Greece but Europe hosting numerous species of endemic and migratory birds. Within short distance from Pylos and the legendary Nestor Palace, the lagoon is also near the famous omega shape beach of Voidokilia. A unique place due to its evergreen charm and ecosystem the area attracts naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.

You can have a choice of Greek appetizers, Mediterranean cuisine, or traditional or modern Greek cuisine. Cooking Class You have the option of participating in the food preparation, in the form of a cooking class, guided and assisted by the chef. You might even learn how to make pasta from scratch! The chef uses the freshest of ingredients from all over Messinia, converting them into one of the best Mediterranean culinary experiences. He will prepare a surprise menu just for you, tailored to your individual dietary preferences! Private Dining The meal consists of appetizer, main and dessert, true to the Mediterranean tradition, and is paired with amazing Messinian wines. You’ll enjoy private dining with friends and family at its finest! A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!

Small groups - Cycling with a spectacular view from Taygetus mountain all the way down to the coast - Incredible breakfast next to spring water and wonderfully friendly locals - A highly adjustable, well supported ride for both experienced and inexperienced riders

- You get to experience the rugged beauty of this beautiful southern area - It has a spectacular view of the west Mani area - Great activity for solo travelers, couples, friends, and parents with young children (6 years minimum) - Experienced group leader

You’ll get to enjoy a tour in the fields, pick fresh veggies from the garden and feel closer to nature than ever (available from March to October). And if you visit it in June, you can even participate in the wheat harvesting in the wheat fields! Enjoy an authentic Greek cooking class with a local Greek mum, and learn how to make embroidered bread from scratch or kolokythopita (courgette or pumpkin pie), trachanokeftedes (fermented milk pasta balls), or other local food and delights. What could be better than enjoying authentic Mediterranean cuisine prepared by your own two hands? You'll have lunch at the restaurant, where you will feast on everything you made along with local products from the Arcadian workshop & other Greek local producers accompanied with Greek wine! A memorable, private and personalized experience exclusively for you and your beloved ones, because, once booked for the day no other guests are added in the experience!

Boat Tour takes about 3 - 3,5 hours. The morning hours are the best for a boat tour, start is about 9:00 a.m.. The pick up point is to the Celadon Center by the main address. You are able to park your car to one of the parkings behind water sports center. By the boat you are going to pass all East leg of Kalamata gulf, making several stops for swimming and chilling. There are small caves and tiny beautiful beaches going to be on the route, which also you are able to explore. Furthermore, there is a stop to a small port into a village Kitries, where you are able to swim or to go out to take a walk, cause it is definitely worth to. After that, the boat is passing the small light house and coming to the point of the open sea, where the water has incredible deep blue colour. There is going to be one more stop to a secret path, where is just fantastic to swim and chill. Very mediterranean, calm and peaceful trip is waiting for You!

Drink in the beautiful sights and seas of the Kalamata Riviera from a "state-of-the-art" speed boat on this half-day, small-group cruise. While an experienced skipper does the work, relaxes, and revels in the sunshine and scenery. Step aboard your luxurious craft, sip a welcome drink and enjoy the warm breezes as you sail along the picturesque coastline. Enjoy stops to swim or snorkel, stay refreshed with unlimited complimentary drinks, and savor delicious local delicacies, including famous Kalamata olives, and local cheese "talagani", served by the crew. Choose a morning or sunset cruise when you book. Relax and enjoy the sights, sunshine, and sea breeze as you sail along coastlines. Choose a morning cruise or a sunset cruise and Relax.