3 Days PrivateTour:Sparta - Mystra - Monemvasia - Mycenae - Epidaurus & Corinth

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Overview

This tour offers you the option of visiting some of the most idyllic places in Peloponnese peninsula following the history of Greece from the prehistoric period until modern times.

What's Included

Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
Bottled water
Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Transport by private vehicle
Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking)

Accommodation with breakfast (according to your booking)
Entrance Fees
Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)

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What To Expect

Day 1

Corinth - Mystras - Sparta

9 Stops

Corinth Canal

Begining with a drive along the coast, you will get the chance to see some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis. Salamis is where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians. Our first stop of the day, the Corinth Canal. Eventually opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece all the while connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Having time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer, you may go bungee jumping on some days (if you’re game).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akrokorinthos

Acrocorinth is the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. We will stop for some photos of the breathtaking view.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo

We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mystras

After the stop at the Ancient Corinth 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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Mystra

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis and Ancient Theater

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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).

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

We will visit the museum of (olive and) olive oil and learn many things about the most famous products of Greece.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2

Sparta - Monemvasia - Nafplio

3 Stops

Day 3

Nafplio - Epidaurus - Mycenae

7 Stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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 City Boat Tours .

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.Bottled water.Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].Transport by private vehicle.Accommodation and breakfast (according to your booking). The following is NOT included: Accommodation with breakfast (according to your booking).Entrance Fees.Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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