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Sparta & Mystras Day Trip

  • AT A GLANCE
Duration

8 hours

Group size

Up to 3 people

Price

550€

Pick-up & drop-off

Your accommodation, airport or port

*Subject to prior arrangement
  • THE EXPERIENCE

Ancient Sparta and Byzantine Mystras

This full-day private tour explores the historic region of Laconia in the southern Peloponnese, combining the legacy of ancient Sparta with the Byzantine grandeur of Mystras.

The itinerary connects classical antiquity with medieval history, offering insight into two distinct yet equally significant eras of Greek civilization. The experience is thoughtfully paced, blending archaeological landmarks, cultural heritage, and scenic countryside.

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

Highlights

  • The Corinth Canal
  • The Tomb of King Leonidas in Sparta
  • Optional visit to the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
  • Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • A traditional Greek meal

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  • YOUR DAY

How the day unfolds

01 · Morning

Corinth Canal

  • Pick-up from your hotel or preferred location
  • Drive toward the Peloponnese peninsula
  • Stop at the Corinth Canal, a late 19th-century engineering achievement
  • Time for photographs and a short break
02 · Midday

Sparta

  • Arrival in Sparta, one of the most powerful city-states of the ancient world
  • Optional visit to the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, highlighting the long history of olive cultivation in the region
  • Visit to the Tomb of King Leonidas, commemorating the Spartan king associated with the Battle of Thermopylae
03 · Afternoon

Mystras

  • Drive to the medieval town of Mystras
  • Exploration of the Byzantine settlement, including its castle and stone churches
  • Overview of Mystras as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Historical context regarding its development during the Byzantine era and eventual abandonment in the 19th century
04

Lunch & Return

  • Traditional Greek meal in the 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
  • 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

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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