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Corinth Canal - 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. -
Archaeological Site of Mystra - NOTE: There is €12 additional fee here.
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.
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Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil - 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!
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Athens - After a 3-hour drive, using the same highway, we will return to your hotel in Athens.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Athens
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private car with English-speaking driver
- All taxes included
- Entrance to Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil - 8 euro
- Entrance to Mystras - 12 euro as mentioned on the itinerary details
Embark on a private day-long tour to Mystras & Ancient Sparta from Athens, Greece. Discover the renowned Ancient Sparta & the byzantine metropolis of Mystras, benefiting from the convenience and security of our chauffeured services. An exceptional destination accessible from Athens. Take a break from the urban hustle and explore the tower city of Mysrtas, Sparta’s Museum of Olive Oil, the Leonidas Memorial in Sparta…
Experience Sparta, established in the 9th century, which evolved into the strongest military city.
Explore the “Valley of Keada”, famed for the tales of Spartans hurling traitors, criminals, and possibly their impaired children off the cliff.
Wander through the byzantine city of Mystras, the Upper Town and Lower Town, with an architecture that conjures a whimsical ambiance. Immerse yourself in the medieval churches, mansions, and palaces of the Byzantine Empire, picturing the image of Frankish royalties residing in these grand mansions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
