Hello everyone! I am Maria Monastirioti, I am Greek and I welcome you to my beautiful country, Greece! I come from Lefkada and Corfu, two of the most beautiful islands in the Ionian Sea but since 2006 I have been living with my family in Kalamata city in Messinia region in the wonderful mainland of Peloponnese.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Librarianship and Information Systems and after graduating, I had the chance to work as a librarian in several kinds of libraries where I got very much experienced. But since 2014, I have been working on Mama’s flavours, a Social Cooperative Enterprise specialized in the authentic travel experience and the Greek gastronomy tourism.
Bike tour and lunch in Kalamata
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Up to 4 people
Type
Outdoor activities
Language
English - US, Greek
The Experience
Pedal away through this beautiful coastal city!
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-Sunday, all-year round, either in the mornings or in the evenings. Greek official holidays are excluded.
Your Itinerary
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 historic and beautiful cities with a rich architectural and cultural legacy, others are more modern, offering the latest amenities and a more contemporary history. 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)
Lunch time?
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.
Before we bid our farewells, we’ll give you all the inside tips about where to shop, where to have the most delicious meal and where to have fun in Kalamata. You just need to ask!
Tips
To make your experience even more memorable, here are some tips:
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and sunglasses, as you will spend quite a bit of time outdoors.
- Notify us of any special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, flexitarian, etc.)
- Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.)
Inclusions
1 city bike per person
All taxes
Baby and child seats
Experienced local bike rider throughout the tour
Local delicacies, fresh juice or coffee & bottle of water during the ride
Quality helmet
Exclusions
Light or full local lunch (upon request and at an extra small charge)
Personal purchases from local shops (optional)
Tips & gratuities (optional)
Transfer services may be provided upon request and at an extra charge
About Kalamata
Forget anything you knew about famous, touristic and crowded travel destinations in Greece:
Kalamata is located in the southernmost point of Greece: Messinia. It is an all year round travel destination and ideal for those who seek deeper connections to communities they visit live behind-scenes experiences at non popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations and enjoy the slow, carefree rhythms of a small city.
From the first time I came to this wonderful city, in 2006, I felt that this was the place for me: I was very impressed of the beauty of this seaside city, the harmonic combination of the rich architectural and cultural legacy with the modern way of life.
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AUD105 /people
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