Activities

Sparta, Corinth Canal and Mystras private tour from Athens

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

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Local touch

Private Tour

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

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Do this because

Visit the famous Corinth Canal, Sparta and Mystras
Learn fascinating fact about the history of the places
Enjoy a private tour for better immersion

What to expect

On this tour you will have the chance to visit the famous Corinth Canal, Sparta and Mystras, while you will also admire the picturesque landscape of the Peloponnese.

The tour starts early in the morning. After a short stop at the famous Corinth Canal, which connects the Ionian Sea with the Aegean Sea, the tour continues to Sparta and Mystras.

Sparta is one of the most historical destinations, an ancient center which is famous for its well organized ancient army. It was founded by the Dorians in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city by Lycurgus. Leonidas was also a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. In 480 BC the king Leonidas and 300 Spartans won the huge Persian army during the famous battle of Thermopylae.

Mystras or Myzythras is located only 7 km from Sparta. It was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Morea the second most important city and a fortress of the Byzantine Empire as well.

Finally, when the tour is over, you will return to Athens.

What's included

Water
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Licensed guide service fee (if requested)
Admission fees into archaeological sites or museums
Food

Where

Meeting point:

Pick up service is available from any hotel or apartment in Athens.

What to remember

You will be requested to enter your accommodation name and communication details during checkout, in order to arrange your pick-up (Pick-up and drop off points are the same)
The starting time may be arranged in accordance with the traveler's wish. To arrange it please communicate with the local operator at the contact details you will find after booking
Kindly note that the driver guide is not a licensed guide for archaeological areas and he can't enter with you into them
A licensed guide can be provided upon request for an additional small fee
Note that you may need to have a valid ID or passport with you while visiting the sights
It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothes

Provider

GS Athens Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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