Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens
About This Tour
Travel deep into the Peloponnese on a private day tour from Athens that brings together ancient history, Byzantine heritage, and striking landscapes. From the e...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Sparta, Mystras · Languages: English
Know before you go: WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE; STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; 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.; 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; Don't hesitate to ask any more questions you may have.; Pick up time adjustable upon your request.
About Mystras
Mystras
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What's Included
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Entrance tickets.[34€ for over 18 yo for Non EU & 25 yo for EU Citizens]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request [Additional cost - 390 €]
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
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 Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour end: Drop-off service provided in Athens.
