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Sparta, Mystras & Olympia - 2 Days

  • AT A GLANCE
Duration

2 days

Group size

Up to 3 people

Price

1000€

Pick-up & drop-off

Your accommodation, airport or port

*Subject to prior arrangement
  • THE EXPERIENCE

Mystras, Sparta and Olympia over two days

This two-day private tour explores the southern Peloponnese, combining Byzantine heritage, Spartan legacy, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

The itinerary connects the medieval fortified town of Mystras with ancient Sparta and concludes in Olympia, one of the most significant sanctuaries of the ancient world. Carefully paced across two days, the experience blends cultural depth, historical context, and scenic countryside drives.

Pick-up and drop-off are available from your hotel or preferred location in Athens.

Highlights

  • The Corinth Canal
  • Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • The Tomb of King Leonidas
  • An overnight stay in Olympia
  • The Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera and the ancient Stadium

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  • DAY BY DAY

Your journey, day by day

Day 1

Mystras & Sparta

Morning: Corinth Canal
  • Pick-up from your hotel or preferred location
  • Drive toward the Peloponnese peninsula
  • Short stop at the Corinth Canal, a late 19th-century engineering landmark
  • Time for photographs and a brief break
Midday: Mystras
  • Arrival at Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Exploration of the Byzantine fortified settlement, including the castle, churches, and monasteries
  • Overview of Mystras as an important medieval center of the Despotate of the Morea
Afternoon: Sparta
  • Arrival in Sparta, one of the most powerful city-states of antiquity
  • Optional visit to the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
  • Visit to the Tomb of King Leonidas
  • Traditional Greek lunch in the area
Evening: Olympia
  • Drive to Olympia
  • Drop-off at your hotel
  • Overnight stay in Olympia
Day 2

Ancient Olympia

Morning: Archaeological Site
  • Visit to Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
  • Exploration of the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, and the ancient Stadium
  • Historical overview of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC
Archaeological Museum
  • Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
  • Viewing of key exhibits, including the statue of Hermes
Lunch & Return
  • Lunch in the Olympia area
  • Return drive to Athens
  • Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location
  • PACKAGE

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Private transportation for two days
  • Professional driver
  • Services according to the itinerary
  • Pick-ups and drop-offs from and to the airport and ports are possible on request, at an additional cost.

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Personal expenses
  • Overnight stay in Olympia

Complimentary

  • Bottled water
  • Wi-Fi onboard
  • Assistance with ticket arrangements upon request

Good to know

Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included.

This tour is designed with flexibility in mind and can be adjusted to your interests. If you would like to add, skip, or modify any part of the itinerary, please let us know in advance.

Opening hours, ticket links and holiday closures for the sites you will visit are on our Useful Information page.

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