From Kalamata: Mount Taygetos Guided Hiking Day Trip
ID: GYG420531-762240
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Hike Mount Taygetos and explore the highest mountain range in on the Peloponnese peninsula on this day trip from Kalamata. Enjoy snacks, water, and sweeping views of the Messinian bay on your hike.
Discover the wild beauty of the Taygetos mountain on this day trip from Kalamata. Admire diverse flora and fauna that are part of the Natura 2000 network of natural habitats on your guided hike. See sights like a King Leonidas statue and the chapel of the Prophet Elija.
Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Kalamata. Sit back and relax on the airconditioned ride in a comfortable van on the way to the starting point for your hike. Get fitted with your walking pole and backpack.
Visit an imposing statue of the Spartan King Leonidas before setting off on the trail. Learn about Greek history and mythology in Taygetos where Spartan warriors once trained. Find out about the mountain's importance in Greek mythology.
Stop for water and a snack to keep your energy up along the way. Leave the Spartan side of Taygetos behind you at the Varvara viewpoint which offers stunning views at 1,550 meters above sea level.
Head to the pyramid-like summit and make your way to the the roofless chapel of the Prophet Elija. Go back down the mountain with breathtaking views of the blue Messinian bay. Transfer back to Kalamata by bus.
Highlights
- Step back in time to ancient Sparta as you hike through ancient training grounds
- Hike a mountain in the highest mountain range on the Peloponnese peninsula
- Search for local flora and fauna in one of the Natura 2000 natural habitats
- Capture pictures of the rustic, mountainside chapel of the Prophet Elija
- Be picked up and dropped off directly at your accommodation in Kalamata
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•This moderate hike is 9 kilometers and reaches an altitude between 1.550m-2.407 meters
•This requires about 6-7 hours of walking
•Children aged 9 and above are allowed on the hike
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Pickup is provided at your accommodation.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
