Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens
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Athens, Greece
10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
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.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Ancient Sparta, Mystras, Museum of Olive & Olive Oil
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €]
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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 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 • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Mystra (Pass By)
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
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.
30 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 famouss products of Greece.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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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 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 .
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-63145P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off.
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.].
The following is NOT included:
- Ancient Sparta, Mystras, Museum of Olive & Olive Oil.
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €].
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour from Athens will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Ancient Sparta, Mystras, Museum of Olive & Olive Oil
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 380 €]
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 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
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