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3 days Athens to Sparta, Diros water caves & medieval castle city

Athens, Greece

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3 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Be the knight or princess of your childhood fairytales in the Byzantine rock island
founded by the Byzantines in the 6 century, is a breathtaking medieval tower town. Take the opportunity to explore this mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, and immerse yourself in a unique medieval atmosphere !

Visit the cave of Diros, an almost painterly landscape, untouched by human hands, humidity, saltiness, low lighting and the boat calmly crosses with incomparable art and patience sculpted a miracle beyond all imagination, white stalactites and stalagmites, adorning every corner, creating an unparalleled sight that takes your breath away.

Visit the mystical tower town of Mystras - located NW of Sparta, and let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendour the Palace of the Despots, the Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios.
The Spartans stay there after the crusaders and at 1448 the last emperor of Byzantium, Constantine was crowned here.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Soda / water
  • Archaeological site : Mistras
  • Entrance site : Diros caves
  • Accommodation for day 1 and 2
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Ermou 80
Athina 105 54, Greece

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Monemvasia Castle

Day 1 at Monemvasia Castle-city. Be the knight or princess of your childhood fairytales in the Byzantine rock island founded by the Byzantines in the 6 century,
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1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Gytheio

Day 2 overnight Gytheio Visit the cave of Diros, an almost painterly landscape, untouched by human hands, humidity, saltiness, low lighting and the boat calmly crosses with incomparable art and patience sculpted a miracle beyond all imagination, white stalactites and stalagmites, adorning every corner, creating an unparalleled sight that takes your breath away. Gyrheio the port of Spartans it’s a charming, vibrant town with lots of beautiful neoclassical buildings, and even though it’s on the mainland it has a real “island vibe”. There’s plenty to do as you can walk over to Cranae Island, go for a stroll beside the long waterfront, head to one of the lovely beaches nearby or visit some of the museums. And there’s also a wide variety of food, entertainment and shopping to be found in Gytheio – what more could you need?
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1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Acropolis & Fortification Castle of Mystras

Visit the mystical tower town of Mystras - located NW of the city of Sparta, and let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendour the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa, and of Οur Lady Perivleptos. With your mind’s eye visualise Frankish princes and princesses living in palatial mansions; foreign delegations arriving bearing gifts, and peasants, pilgrims or traders filling the bustling streets. The place that Spartans move after the crusaders. In 1448 the last emperor of Byzantium, was spartan Constantine XI Palaeologos, was crowned here. The first Byzantine emperor was from Rome the great Constantine 306ad and the last the Constantine from Sparta that 1453 died in the walls of Constantinople fighting the ottomans like king Leonidas fight the Persians 480bc
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sparta

Visit the archaeological site of Sparta and the museum.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Corinth Canal

The canal that connect Aegean and Adriatic sea
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Athens

Driving back to Athens
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 days Athens to Sparta, Diros water caves & medieval castle city?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

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  • Soda / water
  • Archaeological site : Mistras
  • Entrance site : Diros caves
  • Accommodation for day 1 and 2
  • Ticket Sparti museum

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