Explore Mystras’ Byzantine charm and Diros Caves’ natural wonders. Join a Spartan day tour for a mythical journey through history and nature.
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Athens - Pick up from your accommodation and drive for 3 hours.
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Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Visit the museum and the archaeological site of ancient Sparta.
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Archaeological Site of Mystra - Explore Mystras, a fortified settlement on a hill west of Sparta, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It transports you back to the Byzantine Empire era.
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Sparta - Coffee and snack break.
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Caves of Diros - Visit the world-famous Diros Caves, known in ancient Greek as “the gateway to Hades or the underworld.” Enjoy a 45-minute boat ride inside the cave, featuring a picturesque landscape with low lighting and sparkling crystals. Nature has created an awe-inspiring sight that takes your breath away.
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Gytheio - Once the seaport of Ancient Sparta, Gytheio is a charming fishing town. Have lunch at a seaside restaurant and take a swim while lunch is being prepared. On the way, see the Mani Peninsula, a rugged region that was the last refuge for the Spartans after the 15th century. The area features pristine coastal coves, tiny villages amid olive groves, and arid landscapes in the south dotted with abandoned stone towers. The Mani Peninsula offers some of the most dramatic and varied scenery in the Peloponnese, much of it still wonderfully under-explored.
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Athens - Drive back to Athens.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- entrance to archaeological sites of Sparti : Full: €2, Reduced: €1
- entrance to archaeological site : Mistras : Full: €12, Reduced: €6
- entrance to archaeological site : Diros cave Full: €15, Reduced: €10
Live your myth with the Spartans on a day tour that traces the footsteps of ancient Spartans through the centuries.
In the cave of Diros, you’ll encounter a nearly painterly landscape, untouched by human hands. The humidity, saltiness, and low lighting create an atmosphere where your boat calmly glides past curtains of sparkling crystals. From the simple landscape of Mani, nature has sculpted a miracle beyond imagination with incomparable art and patience. White stalactites and stalagmites adorn every corner, creating an unparalleled sight that takes your breath away.
Wander through the districts of Mystras and the Castle, where you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into a fairy tale. Byzantine princes, noblemen, and concubines with their retinues emerge from rich mansions, while foreign delegations make their way to pay respects to the ruler of the state. The streets fill with people, creating a dreamlike image from the Byzantine past.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
