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

Athens, Greece
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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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.

Options

max 4 guests

4
Pickup included

8 guests

8
Pickup included

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Soda / water
  • archaeological site : Mistras
  • entrance site : Diros caves
  • Accommodation for day 1 and 2
  • Ticket Sparti museum

What to expect

  1. Athens
    3h
    Pick up from your accommodation and driving for 3 hours
  2. Monemvasia Castle
    1 day
    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,
  3. 1 day
    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?
  4. Acropolis & Fortification Castle of Mystras
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    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
  5. Sparta
    2h
    Visit the archaeological site of Sparta and the museum.
  6. Corinth Canal
    20m
    The canal that connect Aegean and Adriatic sea
  7. Athens
    3h
    Driving back to Athens

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Monastiraki square

End point

Monastiraki square

Pickup details

a day before tour i will contact with you to give you the time of pick up

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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