Private Day Trip to Corinth Canal, Sparta and Mystras
Description
Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Sparta-Mystras makes this day trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.
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Itinerary
Depart from and drive along the coast line until we reach the Corinth Canal where we will make a brief stop. The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. ls considered one of the great engineering accomplishments of Greece. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base. The canal was constructed from 1880 to 1893, however, it is something that shipowners and captains had dreamed about for some 2000 years before it became a reality.
Mystras is UNESCOs World Heritage site! Mystras, the ‘wonder of the Morea’, lies in the southeast of the Peloponnese. The town developed down the hillside from the fortress built in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William II of Villehardouin, at the top of a 620 m high hill overlooking Sparta. Like a replica in miniature of the majestic form of Mt. Taygetos, Mystras rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas and is the best-preserved example of medieval walled town in the Greek region, is today a standing ghost city that fascinates the modern traveler with its castle, churches and the palatial complex of the ruling Byzantine dynasty, bearing witness to its bygone greatness
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Pickup Locations & Times
Accommodation Piraeus area, Port and Cruise Terminal (Included). Meeting point: The driver will meet you at the port holding a sign with your name on Accommodation in Athens and Athens Suburbs Pickup/drop off from/to Accommodation located outside Athens Pickup/drop off from/to Athens Airport Meeting point: The driver will meet you inside the airport holding a sign with your name on
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Reviews(8)
Chris was great, he took us to interesting places and told us about them. This was a very enjoyable trip!
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A Ohio Erie Towpath Ride North This past month (October 2024), I met a long-time friend North from St. Clairsville Ohio at the Trailhead near Ernie's' Bike Shop north of Massillon Ohio. We had planned to travel to Peninsula Ohio on our E-Bikes North and stop at several of the historical Towpath Locks on the Towpath Trail. However once we arrived at Canal Fulton Ohio on the trail, we decided to stop and tour this little 'quaint town' and its noticeable historical sites. This little town is worth the time to stop and tour. If you are visiting there, take time to stop at the Sisters Century House Restaurant. Great menu and great desserts. The small shops and many sidewalks provide a pleasing way to spend an afternoon in Canal Fulton. We visited a nice bike shop, had a great lunch and visited the historical towboat/flatboat display on the Towpath route. I plan on visiting this area again soon in warmer weather. JL ps - ha, we didn't make it to Peninsula this time ... we had too much to see and do at Canal Fulton :)
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Yannis was a great guide. Picked us up promptly at our hotel. Was professional, kind and informative. You could tell he enjoyed his job. When we got to the Corinth Canel, he showed us a place which told about how the Corinth Canal came about. On to the town of Sparta. We happened to be there when the Spartathon was happening and 2 people crossed the finish line. What a treat to see them both crowned with olive branch wreaths. On to Mystras to see the city palace and churches. He showed us a statue of the Byzantine Emperor. So much history. On the way back, we stopped for lunch. The Mousaka was delicious! A great day overall!
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23.04.24: This was realistically the only way to get to Mistras from Athens without hiring a car and braving the Athens traffic. Our driver, Anistes, was excellent - good company, safe and sensible driving and we felt in very good hands all day. We had a quick stop to see the Corinth Canal over 3 hours at Mistras followed by a really nice reasonable lunch at family restaurant. Mistras was excellent and lived up to our expectations - all in all an excellent day.
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I had high expectations for the visit to Sparta but the general opinion is that the most interesting thing is the visit to Mystras, and we had a rainy day so we couldn't enjoy the entire tour. The driver was very communicative and informative and cared about us. Find out well what can be done before making the decision
We booked transfers to and from the airport through here, as well as the private tour. We added Ancient Corinth to our trip and the added price was incredibly reasonable. The views were second to none. All of our drivers seemed like old friends that we’d known forever, instead of strangers. Every driver we had was incredibly knowledgeable and made the drive infinitely better. A huge thank you to Dionisis for making everything stress free and seamless! Your drivers are top tier and all the vehicles we rode in were immaculate.
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Dealing with them always great and very professional. I always use them when me or my family goes to greece which is every year . The level of knowledge and professionalism is unmatched.
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We have been using Athens Limo Tours-Service for close to 18 years. Dionisis (Dennis) is incredibly professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He has a great team of drivers and the vans and cars are new or like new and impeccably cleaned and maintained. This Summer of 2021 we were in Greece and he provided all our airport transfers and organized our trip to the Westin Resort in Costa Navarino. We left Athens early and along the way we stopped at the Corinth Canal and a winery in Nemea that he had recommended. It was a fantastic day trip and a great way to get out of Athens and see the Greek countryside. You dont have to go to an island to see the beauty of Greece. I have used his company every time I am in Greece (at least 10 times) and he and his team have driven us on tours, airport transfers and sight seeing. I would recommend Dennis to everyone, business people, couples and families, for whatever trip you are planning in Greece. He can make great recommendations and organize exclusive touring experiences as well.
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