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Sparta, Mystras/ Byzantine town private tour (10h) from Athens or Nafplio
What makes this private tour unique?
We visit Ancient/ Modern Sparta and Mystras the Medieval Byzantine town as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history, scenery Photography. If you want to see most of Modern/Ancient Sparta & Mystras Mediexal Byzantine town we suggest combine both sites in a full day private tour.
Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive.
The tour starts with a convenient pickup and takes you via Corinth Canal ( short stop) to Peloponnese. We drive via Mount Parnon to Sparta, visit modern town and the Archaeological Museum of Sparta, the impressive statue of Leonidas, the Acropolis with the theater, King Leonidas Tomb. We will try the local food and we will visit the unique Olive & Oil museum of Sparta and taste local products.
On our return we will visit Ancient Corinth site & Museum. See All Views Travel sell Experiences and not Brochures. See Travel info
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Itinerary/ Route - Highlights /Photos
1) Corinth Canal, famous for being one of the narrowest navigable canals in the world, with dramatic, near-vertical rock walls Links the Gulf of Corinth (Ionian Sea) with the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea).
Length & Width: Approximately 6.4 km (4 miles) long and only about 25 meters wide, making it impassable for most modern large ships. A millennia-old dream, first conceived in ancient Greece (7th century BC) and attempted by Roman Emperor Nero, but only completed in 1893.
2) Driving from to Sparta is a scenic 1.5 to 2-hour trip (approx. 135–140 km) through the Peloponnese, transitioning from coastal routes to mountainous terrain. The drive features a modern toll road towards Tripoli, followed by a scenic, mountainous route leading down into the valley of Sparta, offering beautiful views of Mount Taygetos.
3) The Acropolis of Ancient Sparta is an accessible archaeological site featuring a grand Roman theatre, situated behind the modern stadium. Nearby, the Archaeological Museum of Sparta houses treasures from the area’s ancient history, including the famed “smiling hoplite” statue
Key Highlights:
- Acropolis: Features the large, impressive remains of a Roman theater and remnants of the Temple of Athena Chalkioikos.
- Museum: A modest, historic, yet rich museum showcasing ancient reliefs, statues, and votive offerings, including the renowned “Leonidas” statue.
- Atmosphere: A quiet, open site offering a tranquil glimpse into the Spartan warrior culture, situated within the modern town
- The bronze Leonidas statue in Sparta (1969) is an iconic, muscular representation of the Spartan King in battle gear, located near the city center, bearing the defiant inscription “ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ” (“Come and take them”).
- Nearby lies the “Tomb of Leonidas” (Leonidaion), a 5th-century BC stone structure, likely a cenotaph, representing the enduring, stoic Spartan spirit.
4) Mystras is a hauntingly beautiful, abandoned Byzantine city in the Peloponnese region of Greece, known as the “wonder of the Morea”. Founded in 1249, it served as a major cultural, intellectual, and political center, particularly during the 14th and 15th centuries.
- Imperial Grandeur: The Palace of the Despots, where the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was crowned and took the throne in Constantinople.
- Significance: It was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea and served as a last major center of Byzantine culture and scholarship before falling to the Ottomans.
- Key Features: It is an open-air museum filled with ruins of a castle, a palace complex, and several well-preserved Byzantine churches (such as the Pantanassa monastery, which is still inhabited by nuns).
- Architecture: It features a unique style combining Byzantine, Frankish, and Venetian elements.
- Status: Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989.
5) The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparta offers a captivating journey through the history, culture, and technology of olive oil production from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Located in the heart of Laconia, this unique museum showcases rare fossils, ancient presses, and the deep, symbolic connection between the olive tree, Greek identity, and Mediterranean life.
Located in a repurposed industrial building, the museum provides a comprehensive look at how this ancient fruit shaped the economic and cultural landscape of Greece.
Inclusions & Exclusions
See All Views Travel offers Private and Flexible tours, just for you, your Family, Friends or your own group.
Inclusions:
- Pick up / Drop off – from/ to your Hotel or Apartment in Athens, Piraeus (7 km from city centre)
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/SUV/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private Transportation includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver leader for the day. Your tour driver provides informative books, map, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
Exclusions:
- Entrance Fees to Sites/ museums. (See Entrance Fees Info)
- Meals or Personal expenses.
- Additional charge is applicable from *25€ per way from pickup/drop off, more than 7 km from Athens. (Please see Additional Pickup details)
- Archaeological tour guide for Sparta Acropolis upon prior request (Additional charge at 150€ – Depends availability)
- Gratuities
Additional pick up details & Travel Info
Additional pickup details and Travel Info
For Private Tours: Traveller pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens centre up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return.
We recommend that the tour starts at 08:00 or earlier in summer time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
- Additional charge is applicable *25€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center.
- *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 14km)
- This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrion Port (distance 75km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent’s office
You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- Sedan (up to 2 adults + 2 kids – up to 10 years old free – Infant seat available).
- Minivan (from 1 to 7 persons – 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free. – Infant seats available)
- Minibus (from 1 to 14 persons – 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free – Infant seats available).
Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel.
Your tour is private & flexible and available from/ to Athens. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan/SUV) – 45€ (Minivan) – 60€ (Minibus).
Entrance Fees, Hours & Dates
Entrance fees:
Sparta Archaeological Museum Full: 10€, Reduced: 5€ in winter time. Open from 8:30-15:30 Closed on Tuesdays
Museum of Olive and Greek olive oil: Full: 5€, Reduced: 3€
- Winter: 16 October – 28 February: 10.00′ – 17.00′ Closed every Tuesday
- Summer: 1 March-15 October: 10.00΄ – 18.00’ Closed every Tuesday
Free Admision Days: 18 May (International Museums Day) The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
Mystras. Full : 20€, Reduced: 10€in winter time. Winter: 01/11-31/03: 08:30-15:30,
- Summer: Summer:
01/04-31/08: 08:00-20:00
01-15/09: 08:00-19:30
16-30/09: 08:00-19:00
01-15/10: 08:00-18:30
16-31/10: 08:00-18:00
Closed on Holidays:
- January 1,
- 6 January: 08:30 – 15:30
- Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:30
- March 25,
- Good Friday: 12:00 – 17:00, Last admission 16:40
- Holy Saturday: 08:30 – 15:30, Last admission 15:10
- Orthodox Easter Sunday,
- May Day Celebration,
- December 25-26.
Free admission days:
- Free admission: first and third Sunday of each month from 01/November until 31/March.
- 6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri)
- 18 April (International Monuments Day)
- 18 May (International Museums Day)
- The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
- 28 October
The following categories of visitors are entitled to free admission:
- Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Children up to the age of 18, from non-European Union countries, upon presentation of their passport for verification of their age and country of origin.
- Escorting teachers during educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from EU member-states and countries of the European Economic Area
The following categories of visitors are entitled to 50% reduced admission in tickets:
- Senior citizens over 65 from Greece or other EU member-states, upon presentation of their ID card or passport for verification of their age and country of origin, during the period from 1st of October to 31st of May
- Parents accompanying primary education schools visits from EU member-states and the European Economic Area.
- Escorting teachers of educational visits of schools and institutions of primary, secondary and tertiary education from non European Union countries.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be confirmed by See All Views Travel
Regarding the Daily Tours: Cancellations up to 24 hours before your travel date are 100% refundable as described on Viator/ TripAdvisor.
Cancellation Policy:
- Licensed Tour Guides are external co-operators & they have their own cancellation policy.
- Hotels/Bookings are external co-operators & they have their own cancellation policy and after reservation (Booking), refund is not possible
- Apart from the above cancellation limits, refunds will be made:
- If though, you fail to make your appointment for reasons that are out of your hands, that would be, in connection with the operation of your airline or cruise ship or strikes, extreme weather conditions or medical reasons, you will be refunded 50% of the paid amount.
- If your request cancellation date, for multiple day tour is over (3) months away from your reservation date, it has been known for third-party providers have their own cancellation policy, plus credit card companies, PayPal, etc. to charge a levy fee usually somewhere between 2-4%. Behind this there is a demand 10% of the total offer amount for the office service, which is not refundable.
- See All Views Travel reserves the right to cancel your booking at any time, when reasons beyond our control arise, such as strikes, prevailing weather conditions, medical or pandemic reasons, etc. occur. In this unfortunate case, you shall be immediately notified via the email address you used when making your reservation and your payment will be refunded 100%.
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DepartureFrom your Hotel or Apartment in Athens or Nafplion (See Additional pick up details)
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Departure TimeApprox 08:00 am or earlier in Summer Time
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Return TimePrivate tour is up to 10 hours ,but Its flexible & you can extend it* (see travel info)
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