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Full-Day Historic Exploration: Ancient Sparta, Mystras and Kaiadas from Athens

Archaeological Site of Sparta

Discover Ancient Sparta, Mystras, and Kaiadas on a full-day trip from Athens. Enjoy seamless transport and explore historic sites with ease.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Archaeological Site of Sparta - We visit the ancient city of Sparta, where we will see its Acropolis, its ancient Theater and some Roman-era houses. Ancient Sparta was built on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia, southeast of the Peloponnese, and became known as a political-military force in Greece at the beginning of the Archaic period (800 BC to 479 BC) to reach its decline after its victory in the Peloponnesian War over Athens and its allies, where it imposed until 371 BC. her hegemony. That was the year when Sparta was defeated by the Thebans. In 362 BC it completely lost its power, along with the rise of the Kingdom of Macedonia, to be conquered later on by the Romans. An important creation that the visitor will have the opportunity to admire closely, is the statue of Leonidas in which his entire outfit is depicted in the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. during the second invasion of the Persians in Greece, after their defeat 10 years ago, in Marathon. We will also see the tomb of Leonidas (whose corpse, after 50 years, was transported and buried in Sparta in 430 BC), the statue of Lycurgus (the legislator of ancient Sparta who established the system of military education of the Spartans’ society, according to Apollo’s Oracle in Delphi) we will see the Museum of the Olive Tree and the Kaiada, where - contrary to the prevailing myth - official investigations, starting from 1983 to the present, have shown from the bone findings that there were no Spartan children with birth defects that were executed, but adult males and females instead (traitors, sentenced to death, criminals and prisoners of war) - Cave Kaiadas - It was a pit or underground cavern at Sparta, into which state-prisoners or their corpses were thrown. We are going to see its majestic landscape and do a peregrination. - Mystras - Built on the slopes of Taygetos, the Castle of Mystras takes the visitor on a journey through time. It remains virtually indestructible and desolate, generously offering an unprecedented cultural experience (and not only) in landscapes that awakens the senses. Ready for a trip to history?

What's Included

Liability insurance per person
Souvenir gift at the end of the tour
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning
Mercedes E 200 class (sedan) or Scoda Octavia SUV with full insurance
Chauffeur providing local guiding services (not licensed for monuments)

What's Not Included

We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
Tickets for the monuments

Additional Information

Ancient Sparta, Mystras (Mistras), and Kaiadas are three of Greece’s top historic sites, but visiting with public transportation can be complicated. Save hours with this day trip that includes convenient pick-up and round-trip transportation from Athens, giving you ample time to explore all three sites. Take in the ancient city of Sparta, the Orthodox monument and castle city of Mystras, and the ancient cave of Kaiadas where the Spartans threw thieves and criminals.

2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)
We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)
If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.