Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens
Overview
Experience a full-day private tour from Athens to Byzantine Mystras and Ancient Sparta. Your professional tour driver will pick you up, assist with luggage, and ensure a smooth ride in a luxury, air-conditioned Mercedes vehicle. Begin with a stop at the Corinth Canal before continuing to Sparta to see the Acropolis, the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, and the Leonidas Monument. The highlight is Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the "Byzantine Wonder," with its streets, walls, palaces, and monasteries. With flexible scheduling and dependable service, this tour guarantees a stress-free journey.
Why Choose This Tour: Private service for your group with professional English-speaking tour drivers. Flexible pickup from Athens city, Athens Airport (ATH), or Piraeus port. Travel in comfort with door-to-door service, luggage help, and luxury Mercedes vehicles. Highlights include the Corinth Canal, Ancient Sparta, and Byzantine Mystras.
What's Included
- Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history (allowed to provide only exterior insights)
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Pickup/drop-off transfers from/to Athens, Piraeus, Airport, ports or suburbs within reservation time
- Mercedes Premium A/C vehicle with cool bottled water and refreshments
- Charge your devices with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple)
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil
- PDF guide for all sights & monuments of the tour
- Mystras - Tickets sold only on site (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- (Optional) Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Tickets sold only on site: €2/adult – closed every Tuesday
- (Optional) Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil: €6/adult – closed every Tuesday
- Gratuities
- (Optional) Licensed guide (historian-archaeologist) to accompany you inside the sites (extra fee)
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup at any location in Athens or Piraeus. -Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at the port, please proceed to the ship's exit. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens at the scheduled time. Please ensure you are ready and waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time. -Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. -Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account. -Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour!
What To Expect
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Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Corinth Canal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Mystra
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis of Ancient Sparta
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis of Ancient Sparta
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Leonidas Monument
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Sparta
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sparta
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Athens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Luggage: Please inform us in advance if you have any special luggage requirements, such as large items or extra bags.
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Travel Time: Approximately 2.5 hours each way, included in the total tour duration.
- Our tour drivers are not licensed guides (historians-archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
- We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
- For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history (allowed to provide only exterior insights).
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Pickup/drop-off transfers from/to Athens, Piraeus, Airport, ports or suburbs within reservation time.
- Mercedes Premium A/C vehicle with cool bottled water and refreshments.
- Charge your devices with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple).
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil.
- PDF guide for all sights & monuments of the tour.
- Mystras - Tickets sold only on site (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18.
- (Optional) Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Tickets sold only on site: €2/adult – closed every Tuesday.
- (Optional) Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil: €6/adult – closed every Tuesday.
- Gratuities.
- (Optional) Licensed guide (historian-archaeologist) to accompany you inside the sites (extra fee).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Professional tour driver with deep knowledge of history (allowed to provide only exterior insights)
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Pickup/drop-off transfers from/to Athens, Piraeus, Airport, ports or suburbs within reservation time
- Mercedes Premium A/C vehicle with cool bottled water and refreshments
- Charge your devices with our USB quick chargers (Type C & Apple)
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil
- PDF guide for all sights & monuments of the tour
- Mystras - Tickets sold only on site (1 Nov–31 Mar): • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- (Optional) Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Tickets sold only on site: €2/adult – closed every Tuesday
- (Optional) Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil: €6/adult – closed every Tuesday
- Gratuities
- (Optional) Licensed guide (historian-archaeologist) to accompany you inside the sites (extra fee)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Luggage: Please inform us in advance if you have any special luggage requirements, such as large items or extra bags.
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Travel Time: Approximately 2.5 hours each way, included in the total tour duration.
- Our tour drivers are not licensed guides (historians-archaeologists), but they are highly knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. While they will not accompany you inside the archaeological sites, they are well-versed in the history and significance of each location and can answer all your questions during the tour.
- We provide assistance to people with movement disability for boarding and alighting from the vehicle. However, it is advisable to inform us in advance if any special arrangements are required.
- For families with younger children, we offer child safety seats upon request.
- Operated by a business
