Private Tour to Ancient Sparta, Mystras & Memorial of Leonidas
Description
Enjoy a private one day trip to Mystras & Ancient Sparta from Athens Greece, exploring the famous Ancient Sparta & the byzantine town of Mystras, with the comfort and safety of our chauffeured services. Outstanding destination within reach from Athens. Escape the city buzz and visit the tower town of Mysrtas, the Museum of Olive Oil in Sparta, the Memorial of Leonidas in Sparta.... Visit Sparta, founded in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city. Visit the “Valley of Keada”, where it is said that the Spartans threw off the cliff traitors, criminals and perhaps their disabled children. Stroll through the byzantine town of Mystras, the Upper Town and the Lower Town whose architecture creates a dreamy setting. Walk through the medieval churches mansions and palaces of the Byzantine Empire with your mind’s eye visualise Frankish princes and princesses living in palatial mansions
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Itinerary
The driver meet you at your hotel to start this amazing trip to Mystras
Our driver will meet you at your hotel, at 08:00 hrs, and will depart for Mystras, following the highway to Peloponnese. After about 1 hour drive, we will reach the Corinth Canal, where we will make a short stop for rest and taking pictures. Its iron bridge was the only road entrance to Peloponnese until the new Rio-Antirrio bridge (almost an hour and a half drive to the east) opened in August 2004. Mid-range cruisers and smaller ships still use the narrow canal to cross from the Aegean Sea to the Ionian sea, so that they cut short their long trips.
The next stop will be in in Sparta to see the Statue of Leonidas, will visit the unique Museum of Olive Oil of Sparta, a great Museum showing the unique history of olive production in Greece visit the unique Museum of Olive Oil of Sparta!
We continue by arriving to the nearby glory Byzantine town of Mystras. Let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendor, wander around the castle city in the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa, and of Οur Lady Perivleptos. Walk through the medieval churches mansions and palaces of the Byzantine Empire with your mind’s eye visualize Frankish princes and princesses living in palatial mansions; foreign delegations arriving bearing gifts, and peasants, pilgrims or traders filling the bustling streets. A visit to the Archaeological Museum will help you get a deep insight into the rich history of the area which takes the visitor on a journey through time.
After a 3-hour drive, using the same highway, we will return to your hotel in Athens.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your hotel or your design point. Also we will meet you at Athens airport with extra charge
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A licensed guide is included only for the archaeological site of Mystras. The rest of the itinerary is self-guided or accompanied by your driver.
Reviews(3)
My partner and I have recently returned from a 32-Day Tailor-Made Tour of Greece Mainland and Islands. The itinerary was created by Private Tours Greece to see the UNESCO-listed archaeological and historical sites as well as many of the important museums. We could not have been happier with the result and with the staff in the head office. Fotini put together a detailed day-by-day itinerary that ticked all our boxes. Lia kept in touch with us during our trip to advise of any timing alterations and just to check up on us in general. We had a dedicated car and driver for our travels on the mainland and on Corfu. Panos was simply excellent … a safe, courteous and considerate driver … and a wonderful ‘unofficial’ tour guide as well. He would make helpful suggestions as to attractions not listed on the itinerary as well as providing restaurant recommendations for our evening meals. At every significant site we visited, an accredited guide was waiting for us. Without exception, their knowledge base, enthusiasm and language skills were outstanding. And at the end of every day, we were able to relax in wonderful lodgings (the Perianth Hotel in Athens and the resort in Mystras were our favourites). On most days there was also some spare time for individual exploration of the cities and towns we visited … interesting back streets, quirky shops and friendly cafes to get a Greek coffee! Our 32 days covered a lot of ground on the Peloponnese and mainland, as well as visiting Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Aegina. And we found the Greeks to be a warm, welcoming and friendly people. We would go back in a heartbeat and do it all over again if we could. And I would be very happy for Private Tours Greece to make the arrangements … and would certainly recommend them to family and friends if they were to think of a trip there. Their people, their attention to detail and the quality of their product is first class!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are truly delighted to hear that your 32-day journey through mainland Greece and the islands was such a memorable experience, and that the itinerary, support team, drivers, and guides all contributed to making your trip so special. It’s especially rewarding to know that both the planning and on-the-ground coordination met your expectations, and that you were able to fully enjoy the richness and diversity of the destinations you visited. Your kind words about our team and partners mean a great deal to all of us. We also appreciate your recommendation and are very pleased that you would consider travelling with us again in the future. We would be honoured to welcome you back for another journey through Greece!
I had an AMAZING tour with Aggelos! I did a Solo tour to the major battle sites. The tour went at a great pace that I could take my time without feeling rushed. Also Aggelos is VERY knowledgeable about all the battles and was able to tell walk me through the history of the Greek and Persian war in a fun and exciting day. Big recommendation to anyone who enjoys ancient Greek history.
Dear John, Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your private tour through Ancient Sparta, Mystras, and the Memorial of Leonidas was such a memorable experience. Aggelos will be very pleased to know his knowledge and passion for Greek history helped make your day so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Private Tours Greece's Team
This was amazing. Our guide is an archeologist and she explained so much in detail and it is one of our memorable experience
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with our archaeologist guide and that it created such memorable moments for you.
