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Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens

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This amazing tour will give you the opportunity to discover the history of Laconia combining Ancient Greek and (the lesser known) Medieval Greek history. Visit Sparta, where Leonidas reigned and travel back in Byzantine era walking around towers, palaces and churches in Mystras.
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
  • Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
  • Entrance tickets.[16€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €]
  • Lunch
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Pick up time adjustable upon your request.

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  • Piraeus Port
  • Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Greece
    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 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.
    15 minutes
  • Archaeological Site of Mystra, Mystras, Greece
    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 Mystra, Mystras, Greece
    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 the 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.
    120 minutes
  • Acropolis and Ancient Theater, Sparta, Greece
    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 Thermopylae in 480 BCE.
    30 minutes
  • Leonidas Monument, Sparta, Greece
    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).
    10 minutes
  • Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, Sparta, Greece
    We will visit the museum of (olive and) olive oil and learn many things about the most famouss products of Greece.
    20 minutes
  • Athens, Athens, Greece
    We will drive back to Athens.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
angelicatX4344WZ
23 Apr 2023
Our guide/driver, Nasos, was a Spartan native and was able to show us more than just the traditional tourist sites. We saw so many hidden historic gems.
Companion67077412768
20 Dec 2022
We loved our day trip to Sparta. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and funny. The Mystras stop was beautiful and a nice hike up to the top before descending down through the town. The stop at the Corinth Canal was beautiful as well. Definitely would recommend this tour and tour company to anyone for a fun adventure.
Stephen M
27 Nov 2022
The tour was amazing. Our guide and driver, Alexander, was very knowledgeable and charismatic. We really enjoyed the history of Greece, Sparta and the Mystras that he told us throughout the drive. Overall, it was an amazing experience, 5 out of 5 rating and would recommend to everyone.
This tour in Athens is organized by Olive Sea Travel

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