Pylos Town & Methoni, Koroni Fortresses - The Strongholds of the Peloponnese

Type of tour: 
Private Tours
Duration: 
Full day
Licenced guide: 
Upon request
Theme: 
Beach Fun, Culinary Experience, Greek Island Experience, Kid Friendly Tours, Sightseeing

Trip advisor rating: 5 stars

"Do you have an uncle from Koroni?" This is a question you could be asked in Greece if you are a privileged and lucky person with a lot of money, underlining the significance of this small yet important town.

On this full-day tour, you will explore the medieval years of the South-Western coast of the Peloponnese by visiting some of the most important fortresses.

Starting with Koroni, you will see its Castle and walk through the narrow streets until you reach the picturesque harbour. Next stop will be Methoni, another lovely small town with a remarkable castle built at the tip of the peninsula of Methoni. Here in 1806 Chateaubriand disembarked from a ship starting his adventurous exploration of Greece.

Leaving Methoni, we reach Pylos, a picturesque small city in the west end of Messinia. Explore Pylos and stroll around the town to admire Niokastro, which means new fortress. The castle dominating the city is also home to the Centre for Underwater Archaeological Studies. Below, the town, with the beautiful two-storey neoclassical houses, will give you the feel of being on an Ionian island.

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The highlights 
  • Begin your tour with a jump back to the days of the Ottoman Empire and the "Eyes of Venice" in the Mediterranean.
  • Narrow passages will lead you to the gate of the castle of Koroni, one of the masterpieces of the Venetian military architecture. Cross it to find just a few inhabited of the many houses once seeking refuge from the pirates there.
  • Continue on to the Castle of Methoni. At the south edge of the castle a fortified islet floats. Bourtzi, as it is called, a prison and place of executions during the Turkish Occupation, was built in 1500 and is connected to the Sea Gate of the castle with a paved tiny road.
  • No matter where you are in the city you are only a short walk from the beach – perfect for a walk along the coast.
  • Then, complete your medieval exploration in the town of Pylos. The view from its Castle is breathtaking.
  • Imagine ships in the Bay of Pylos and brave Generals fighting for Independence from the Ottoman occupation (1827).
Important Details 

Included:

  • Pick-up/drop-off
  • Transportation by deluxe Mercedes vehicle
  • Professional non-smoking, English speaking driver
  • Insurance coverage during bus transfers
  • Mobile contact number for any emergency available 24/7


Not included:

  • Drinks, snacks, appetizers, lunch
  • Guided tour by certified tourist guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism (upon request)
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Admission
Pylos Castle: 12€ per person
reduced ticket: senior European citizens over 65 years old- Non European citizens up to 25 years old
free of charge: European citizens up to 25 years old - Children non European citizens under 5 years old
 
 

Good to know:

ALL JOINED TOURS ARE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISONLY CERTIFIED TOURIST GUIDES BY THE GREEK MINISTRY OF TOURISM MAY CONDUCT TOURS WITHIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MUSEUMS IN GREECE

 

THE ORDER OF TOUR EVENTS MAY VARY FOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE SO AS TO AVOID THE CROWDS

Cancellation Policy 

General conditions:

Except otherwise stated, tours, packages or any service canceled without due notice within three (3) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be no refund.

Any cancellation made within seven (7) – four (4) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 25% charge for services.

In the case of cancelation more than seven (7) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 50% charge for services

For cancellations more than twenty (20) days prior to the tour, there will be a full refund (no charge).

For any cancelations due to bad weather conditions leading to a change in the cruise ship itinerary, there will be a full refund (no charge).

In all of the above cases, bank expenses or administration fees that might occur for the refund will be deducted from the amount.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.

 

No servant or agent of ours can vary our conditions and any such purposed variation shall be of no effect unless it has been signed by one of our directors.

 

All matters concerning this booking shall be subject to Greek Law.

 

 

Small group tours:

Each tour operates to sufficient demand. The Travel Insiders reserves the right to cancel scheduled tours due to limited participation or other reasons beyond our control two (2) weeks before the date of the tour.

In such case, no compensation will be paid or requested from The Travel Insiders. In the event of “Places of Interest” being closed or road conditions en-route prevent the tour as advertised being operated, every endeavor will be made to substitute an alternative, but the company reserves the right to cancel or alter arrangements.

Once the group reaches the minimum number of participants (8 participants) you will receive an email notification two (2) weeks prior to tour confirming that the itinerary of your choice will be conducted as planned.

If there is not enough participation (minimum 8 participants), you will be notified via email, in which case you can alternatively book a private tour at a special price, or if you prefer, you will be fully refunded.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.