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The Greek classics.
The 10 most popular peloponnese tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Skip the ticket line at Ancient Olympia with timed museum entry and self-guided audio for the temples, stadium, and Olympic Games exhibits.
“Great day out with my family - tickets came through instant”
Sea kayak east of Kalamata with BCU guides, a remote Greek picnic on the water, snorkelling time, and full gear included.
“Beautiful tour along the coast of the Messina bay with a typical tasty greek lunch on a remote beach. Great instructors and lovely stories about the nature and history of the surroundings. We would definitely reccomend this tour!”
Private 4WD Jeep tour with village life, Lasithi windmills, and optional Zeus Cave, plus a wood-oven lunch with wine and great views.
“Guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed all of the activities and places that we visited. Guide gave us some unique experiences and had us laughing and enjoying our time. Felt tour description was misleading because we picked this tour for the Zeus cave and we were never told that it had been closed for…”
Small-group Kalamata olive oil and wine tour in Androusa with mill visits, tutored tastings, and a traditional lunch included.
“My wife and I are in to Greek and Mediterranean foods…and wine!! So this was the perfect experience for us. Our tour guide, Athanasia, was absolutely terrific with her knowledge and spunk. Learned so much about the region and the love that goes into producing their products.”
Visit Androusa’s olive museum and modern mill, then learn organoleptics with an expert during an olive oil tasting and pairing.
“What an amazing experience. The knowledge and dedication of this olive mill is outstanding. Athanasia, Dimitra, Stavroula, Kalliopi and Georgia were amazing. Their experience and passion is apparent as they teach us the olive and olive oil making process.”
Canyoning and a 30m zipline at Polylimnio Waterfalls: wetsuits, waterfall rappels, optional jumps, and a picnic finish.
“This was a highlight of our trip in the Peleponnese. We were able to experience the falls much more remotely than if we’d simply hiked in, and they were beautiful. Very professional outfit - quality equipment, fun and knowledgeable guides, delicious meal at the end. No dissappontments. The hike was enough of a challenge to…”
Visit Ben Olive Mill in the Peloponnese for a farm-and-mill tour, olive oil tasting, Greek snacks, and a spring-water stop.
“Pavlos and Olga were very welcoming to their mill and we were blown away by the amount of knowledge and passion Pavlos had about the Olive industry and the Kalamata region.”
Private 4 or 7-hour sailing from Kalamata with champagne, guided stops on the Mani coast, swim breaks, and flexible party time for up to 10.
“We had an absolutely amazing day with Peter and Inna! The boat was absolutely beautiful and meticulously maintained. Inna made us the most amazing seafood dinner meal with such a wide variety of different foods and local foods and homemade foods from their local farm estate. It was absolutely delicious and much more than we…”
Hike to Polylimnio Waterfalls from Charavgi, learn bow shooting, and enjoy a picnic of local food on a private family adventure.
“Tucked away in a cool gorge in Greece's Peloponnese region, the Polylimnio waterfalls offer a magical escape. The stunning series of turquoise pools is an unforgettable reward, but the trail to get there is more adventurous than you might expect. While the physical effort and rocky ground demand proper footwear and a sense of adventure,…”
Try a private beginner scuba session in Messinia with patient instructors, clear water, full equipment, and a gentle first underwater outing.
“Amazing shore and boat dive with Harry, Anna and the crew at Scuba Turtles. Professional, knowledgeable and excellent gear, particularly love the electric scooter they use to transfer gear down to the marina. The crew is warm and friendly, happily catering to even first time divers.”
