Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens

$590
Duration
10 hours
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About This Tour

Embark on an incredible journey through Laconia, where the annals of Ancient Greek history meet the intriguing chapters of the Medieval Greek era. This tour invites you to explore Sparta, the realm of Leonidas, and to step into the Byzantine age as you wander amongst the towers, palaces, and churches of Mystras, offering a comprehensive dive into the region's rich past.

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Inclusions

    Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Private transportation
    Bottled water

  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

    Entrance tickets.[34€ for over 6 yo for Non EU & 24 yo for EU Citizens]
    Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
    Licensed Tour guide on request [Additional cost - 380 €]
    Lunch

  • Food & drinks

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Corinth Canal

We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians). Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 and separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game,) on some days bungee jumping is an option. 

Mystras

After the stop at the canal we will head towards Mystras driving into the southern Peloponnese peninsula through the mountainous landscape of the Greek country side. Reaching Mystras you will automatically understand why this location stands so unique within the Greek sites. Known as the ghost city, fortified on a citadel, Mystras is one of the two locations in Greece that preserves not only medieval churches but also ordinary houses, mansions and palaces of the Byzantine Empire in combination with Frankish elements. 

Archaeological Site of Mystras

Walking in the site on the upper point you will reach the citadel and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding areas while walking down hill you will meet palaces and the Royal courtyards. Although known as the ghost city most of the monasteries are still in use and the monks will gladly show you around their small society. Before you exit you will come across the chapel of St. Demetrios, on its floor survives a plaque depicting a two head eagle (the symbol of Byzantium). It was on this very plaque that Konstantine Palaiologos kneeled before he was crowned the last emperor of the Byzantium.

Acropolis and Ancient Theater of Sparta

Following that we will spend the rest of our time in Sparta known as the eternal rival city of the Athenian Democracy. Sparta revolved around a different Cosmo theory for the ancient Greek standards. Initially known as the birth place of Helen of Troy and the Kingdom of Menelaus (in Mycenaean period), Sparta was organized as a purely military society in the ancient Greek period. It was the city of the two Kings were a few aristocrats ruled and of course the city where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans marched from to face the Persian army Thermopolis in 480 BCE.

Leonidas Monument

Continuing we will pass in front of the stadium where the statue of King Leonidas stands marking the ending point of Spartathlon race (Athens – Sparta 245,3 km). 

Museum of Olive

We will visit the museum of (olive and) olive oil.

Athens

We will drive back to Athens

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Infant seats available

Please Note

  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
  • Our contact Email: [ ] - Don't hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.
  • Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

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