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10 to 11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Travel in luxury from Athens Greece and enjoy our Sparta tour, one of the most important Greek city – states and homeland of famous King Leonidas. Take the opportunity by visiting the same day,the unique Byzantine Castle of Mystras.First stop is at Corinth Canal, an awe-inspiring engineering miracle. Continue your trip and arrive at the modern city Sparta, built in the exact spot where ancient Sparta was. Pay tribute to the Tomb of Leonidas.Right after,get amazed by Mystras, an UNESCO listed site, an astonishingly well-preserved medieval town, built in 1209 AC.A labyrinth of stone streets leads to beautiful Byzantine churches,mansions and monasteries.Later, your private driver will transport you to Pikoulianika village, where you will enjoy traditional Greek cuisine with fresh, local ingredients.Next stop is the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil.After a full of memorable and beautiful experiences day your driver will take you safely back to Athens.

What's Included

  • Tour 100% exclusive to your group
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals ( unless you get the lunch option )
  • Your professional English speaking Tour driver can not escort you into the sites.
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We pick up from any Hotel and Air BNB in Athens and Piraeus  

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Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for most modern ships. Nowadays it has little economic importance and is mainly a tourist attraction.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sparta

Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece.In antiquity, the city-state was known as Lacedaemon, while the name Sparta referred to its main settlement on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese.Around 650 BC, it rose to become the dominant military land-power in ancient Greece.Given its military pre-eminence, Sparta was recognized as the leading force of the unified Greek military during the Greco-Persian Wars, in rivalry with the rising naval power of Athens.Sparta was the principal enemy of Athens during the Peloponnesian War (between 431 and 404 BC),from which it emerged victorious.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Museum of Sparta

The Archaeological Museum of Sparta is a museum in Sparta in Greece. It houses thousands of finds from the ancient Acropolis of Sparta, known as the Lakedaemonia, but also from the rest of the municipality of Laconia. The collection's pieces date from the Neolithic Age to the late Roman Period. There are seven rooms of an approximate area of 500 square metres (5,400 sq ft) which display only a small part of the collection.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

This beautifully designed museum initiates you into the mysteries of the olive from its initial appearance in the Mediterranean in to the present day. Immerse yourself in olive oil's many uses (cooking, fuel, ritual, perfume-making) and check out the magnificent reconstructions of olive presses in the courtyard, ranging from prehistoric to Byzantine. Finally, marvel at the minute working models that demonstrate changes in pressing technology.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Archaeological Site of Mystra

Mystras, the 'wonder of the Morea', was built as an amphitheatre around the fortress erected in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, William of Villehardouin. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breathtaking medieval ruins, standing in a beautiful landscape. Mystras, as the centre of Byzantine power, quickly attracted inhabitants and institutions; the bishopric was transferred there from Sparta, with its cathedral, the Metropolis or church of Hagios Demetrios, built after 1264. Many monasteries were founded there, including those of the Brontochion and the monastery of Christos Zoodotes. Under the Despots, Mystras reached its zenith with the building of churches, outstanding examples of Late Byzantine church architecture, such as Hagioi Theodoroi, the Hodegetria, the Hagia Sophia the Peribleptos quarter of the 14th century, the Evangelistria and the Pantanassa.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pikoulianika

After your visit to Mystras, you will have lunch at the picturesque, mountainous village of Pikoulianika. We have chosen a traditional tavern with amazing panoramic view to Sparta.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sparta Tour?

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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Tour 100% exclusive to your group
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all
  • Airport pick up and return under an extra cost.
  • Free residence/hotel/ port pick up and return
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals ( unless you get the lunch option )
  • Your professional English speaking Tour driver can not escort you into the sites.
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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