Bike tour & Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia, Greece!
ID: GYG436489-786512
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Pedal away through the beautiful coastal city of Kalamata in Messinia, Peloponnese!
Enjoy a 3-hour bike tour experience around Kalamata in Messinia region, one of the most beautiful cities of the Peloponnese, and explore its hidden gems.
Whether this is your first or umpteenth time here, one thing that’ll surely amaze you is how quickly you can get from one end of the city to the other. Join us with your own bike or let us provide a bike for you.
Where
You’ll cycle around one of the most beautiful coastal cities of the Peloponnese: Kalamata. You may have been here before, or you may have already been around it on foot or by car, but how about exploring it on a bike, just for something different?
A 5km bike lane starts from the historic centre of the city and ends up at the beautiful awarded beach of Kalamata, making the bike a great way to get around.
When
The Bike tour experience is available Monday-Saturday, all-year round, either in the mornings or in the evenings. Sundays and official holidays are excluded.
The Bike tour experience
Put on your helmet and get ready to explore the history of Kalamata accompanied by our experienced bike rider!
Meeting Point
Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful square 23rd March Square (Πλ. 23ης Μαρτίου) in front of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles (Αγιοι Απόστολοι) in the historical centre of Kalamata.
Why tour the city
Each city has a unique identity that makes its stand out. Some are perfect for winter getaways, while others are ideal for summer holidays.
Kalamata is a city where its rich history is evident wherever you go, blending in beautifully with the modern way of life and making it the ideal destination and choice whatever you may be looking for!
What you’ll discover
Cycling in a laid-back manner and taking in the beautiful scenery, you’ll go past some amazing sights and discover their hidden history.
Some of the Bike Tour highlights:
•Upper Square / Church of Presentation of Jesus (Ypapanti tou Sotiros)
•St. Constantine and Helen Convent
•19th century Classical and Neoclassical Buildings
•Old Karelia Tobacco Factory
•Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata
•Archaeological Museum / Old Market
•Down Square / Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles
•Othonos Square and Vasileos Georgiou II Square
•Church of Agios Ioannis o Prodromos (St John the Baptist)
•Cultural Centre – Nikolaos and Regina Pantazopoulou Building
•Kalamata Municipal Railway Park / Open-Air Museum
•Old Flour Mill / Roller Mills
•Customs / Kalamata Port
•Kalamata Beach (Navarinou Street)
Naturally, even the most relaxing exercise needs energy. But don’t worry, we’ve thought of everything. If you wish, we can make a quick stop at a shop with traditional, home-made delicacies, so you can get a taste of the rich culinary tradition of this area.
During the bike tour, you’ll have time to do some shopping and at the end you may wish to enjoy a mouthwatering local lunch in one of the cosiest Coffee Shop-Cum-Ouzo taverns in Kalamata.
Highlights
- Put on your helmet and get ready to explore the city!
- Get a taste of the rich culinary tradition of this area!
- Discover the faces behind the places of the city!
- Find out lesser known places & sights of the city!
- Listen to old customs and find all about Kalamata's history!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The experience is provided upon request and depending on availability. In case there is no availability for the day you are interested, the experience can be conducted the next available date or choose another similar available experience after coordination.
• The Bike tour experience may be enriched with any of the following experiences: Wine Tasting, an Olive oil or a Honey tasting, or the Traditional Food Tour, upon request and at an extra charge.
• If you have your own bike, we can meet up at the meeting point (23rd March Square) in the centre of Kalamata.
• In the summer months, the Bike Tour may be combined with a short, revitalizing dip in the beautiful beach of Kalamata (Navarinou Street).
• The Bike tour experience takes place either in the mornings or in the evenings after coordination.
• In order to organize your experience in the best way, the booking and the full payment must be made the latest 2 days before.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Maria, our passionate food lover and local host, will be waiting for you at the beautiful square 23rd March Square (Πλ. 23ης Μαρτίου) in front of the Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles (Αγιοι Απόστολοι) in the historical centre of Kalamata.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
