Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Full-Day Private Tour | Legacy
Athens, Greece
From 10 hours to 11 hours
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What You Will Do
The Mystras and Ancient Sparta Full Day Private Tour offers a unique journey through the heart of Byzantine and Spartan history, combining two iconic sites in one immersive experience. In Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll explore the well-preserved remnants of a once-thriving Byzantine city, including palaces, monasteries, and churches adorned with stunning frescoes. The panoramic views from the Fortress of Mystras offer a breathtaking backdrop as you walk through history. Transitioning to Ancient Sparta, you’ll uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most famous warrior societies. From the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, where Spartan boys were trained, to the Leonidas Monument, this tour captures the spirit of Spartan discipline and heroism.
To enrich your experience further, we also offer an optional Olive Oil tasting at a local estate, where you’ll sample premium Laconian olive oils and learn about traditional production methods that date back centuries.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled waters
- Mercedes air-conditioned Premium Minivan
- Other
- English-speaking tour driver with extensive knowledge of each location's history and significance
- PDF guide for all sights & monuments of the tour
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil
What's Not Included?
- Partnered licensed tourist guide to accompany you inside museums and sites (contact us – extra fee)
- Entrance fees (Detailed breakdown available in the tour's additional information)
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Athens
10 minutes
Pickup from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Athenaos Travel & Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 official tourist guides, 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.
- Mystras entrance fees: €10/adult (1/11–31/3), €20/adult (1/4–31/10) – EU citizens ≤25: Free, non-EU ≤5 (winter) / ≤18 (summer): Free, EU 65+: €10 (summer).
- (Optional) Entrance fees for the Archaeological Museum of Sparta (2€/adult) - Closed every TUESDAY
- (Optional) Entrance fees for the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil (6€/adult) - Closed every TUESDAY
- (Optional) Fees for guided Olive Oil Tasting (40€/adult | children<15 years: Free)
Guide Options
- Guide - Greek
- Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English