• Corinth Canal - This incredible man-made canal links the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with central Greece. Over 2,500 workers spent twelve years (from 1881 to 1893) digging 6,400 meters. Visitors can stop for photos, walk across a pedestrian bridge, and admire the canal from 80 meters high.
• Archaeological Site of Mystra - Mystras is a breathtaking, fortified Medieval Byzantine town in Laconia, Peloponnese, often called the “wonder of the Morea.” Located on the slopes of Mount Taygetos near ancient Sparta, it was the brilliant capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea during the 14th and 15th centuries. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Greece’s most significant historical treasures. Tickets are 20€ in summer or 10€ in winter (includes Museum and Palace).
• Acropolis & Fortification Castle of Mystras - The Palace of the Despots: A grand palace complex that dominates the upper city. Visitors can explore the fully restored, evocative interior halls of the Byzantine rulers. The Castle (Kastro): This fortress crowns the peak, originally built in 1249 by Frankish Prince William II of Villehardouin, offering commanding views over the Eurotas valley. Agia Sofia: An elegant 14th-century palace church in the Upper City, known for its beautiful brickwork and architecture. Monastery of Pantanassa: The only inhabited building on the site, managed by a community of welcoming nuns, featuring stunning, well-preserved Late Byzantine frescoes. Metropolis (Cathedral of Agios Dimitrios): The oldest church here, built in 1291, housing a small museum and featuring the marble floor slab where Constantine XI Palaiologos—the last Byzantine emperor—was crowned.
• Sparta - Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution introduced by the legendary figure of Lycurgus. He organized the entire society to maximize military proficiency, focusing all social institutions on military training and physical development. Its inhabitants were classified as Spartiates (Spartan citizens with full rights), mothakes (non-Spartan free men raised as Spartans), perioikoi (free residents engaged in commerce), and helots (state-owned serfs, enslaved non-Spartan local population). The Sparta Archaeological Museum is closed every Tuesday.
• Archaeological Museum of Sparta - The Archaeological Museum of Sparta is the oldest provincial archaeological museum in the country. Its neoclassical building, constructed between 1874 and 1876 in the city center, is a listed building for its architectural and historical significance. The museum is closed every Tuesday. General admission is 10€.
• Leonidas Monument - The statue of King Leonidas stands defiantly in front of a stadium. When the Persians attacked at Thermopylae and demanded the Spartans and their allies lay down their weapons, Leonidas’ response, immortalized beneath his feet, was ‘Molon labe’ (‘Come and get them’). Excavations north of modern Sparta revealed an impressive structure dating back to the 5th century B.C., made from large limestone blocks. Initially thought to be a small temple, it is believed to be the tomb of Leonidas. According to Pausanias, it was here that the remains of the legendary king of Sparta were transferred and buried after the battle of Thermopylae. The tomb of Leonidas is the only preserved monument of the Ancient Agora.
• Acropolis and Ancient Theater - Thucydides wrote: Suppose the city of Sparta to be deserted, and nothing left but the temples and the ground-plan, distant ages would be very unwilling to believe that the power of the Lacedaemonians was at all equal to their fame. Their city is not built continuously, and has no splendid temples or other edifices; it rather resembles a group of villages and would therefore make a poor show. Visitors can explore The Acropolis and the Ancient Theater of Sparta. Built of local white marble during the Roman period, the late first-century B.C. theater was one of the Classical world’s largest, capable of holding an estimated 16,000 people. It featured a mobile stage and was a tourist destination in ancient times. Much of the auditorium was destroyed during the Byzantine period, and the remaining marble and limestone blocks have suffered from erosion.
• Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil - OPTIONAL/ The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil in Sparta (Peloponnese) offers a journey through the culture, history, and technology of olive and olive oil production in Greece, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The olive and olive oil are presented from various perspectives: economy, nutrition, religious worship, art, and technology. The museum showcases the earliest evidence of the olive tree and olive oil production in Greece, including rare fossilized olive leaves, 50,000-60,000 years old, from Santorini, and Linear B Tablets of the 14th century BC (exact replicas), with the first written records of the olive and olive oil. Visiting is optional and depends on time. The museum is closed every Tuesday. General admission is 5€.
• Athens - Return to Athens.

• Informative books and audio documentary with historical details provided by your driver
• Government fees included
• Air-conditioned vehicles with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/Minivan/Minibus)
• Pick up and drop off from/to your hotel or apartment in Athens, Nafplion, or another requested location
• Private transportation including fuels, toll roads, and parking fees

• Admission fees
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Explore Ancient and Modern Sparta, along with the Medieval Town of Mystras, as travelers eager to delve into history and breathtaking landscapes. Experience the thrill of travel and historical exploration.

For a comprehensive experience of Modern and Ancient Sparta, as well as the Byzantine town of Mystras, it is recommended to combine all sites into a full-day tour. The schedule is adaptable, and our drivers, who are experienced travelers themselves, are committed to providing a personalized tour that caters to your preferences and lifestyle, ensuring everyone enjoys the scenic journey.

The tour begins with a convenient pickup and travels through the Corinth Canal to the Peloponnese. The route includes a drive through Mount Parnon to Mount Taygetus. Visit the Byzantine town of Mystras, featuring the Palace of Constantine Palaiologos. Then, proceed to Sparta to see the town, the impressive statue of Leonidas, the Acropolis, the theater, King Leonidas’ Tomb, and the Museum.

An optional visit includes the unique Olive & Oil Museum of Sparta, where you can taste local products.

• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• The driver is not an archaeologist guide to accompany you on your walk to sites or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your tour driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel..
• This is a private & flexible tour available from Athens or Nafplion. 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 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.