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Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens
Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens
Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens
Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens
Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens

Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens

By Greece Athens Transfers & Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$504 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Sparta is one of Greece's most fascinating archaeological sites. Save hours by taking this day excursion, which includes air-conditioned private transport to Sparta and the neighbouring remains of Mystras. The tour also includes a visit to the award-winning Domaine Skouras winery for a tasting.A unique private tour that includes history, culture and tastings.Once known as the wonder of Morea, the ancient city of Mystras is an impeccably-preserved Byzantine city built into a towering mountain. It can be difficult to make your own way to Mystras; this private tour takes that difficulty out of the equation. Explore the city described by the UNESCO World Heritage List as a splendid complex of palaces then drive to historic Sparta, where you’ll visit an ancient citadel and the statue of King Leonidas.Learn about the history of the Spartan city-state at the Archaeological Museum of Sparta.Enjoy an authentic mediterranean lunch at quaint local taverna.

Activity location

  • Corinth Canal
    • 201 00, Isthmia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • McDonald's Σύνταγμα
    • 2 Ermou
    • 105 63, Athina, Greece

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Ancient Sparta and Nemea Wine Land Day Tour from Athens
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$503.81 x 1 AdultS$503.81
Total
Price is S$503.81
Until Thu, 20 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAirbnb/Hotel/Airport/Port Pick up - drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or Scoda Fabia 2023
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • The driving hour from Athens to Sparti is 2 hours and 40 minutes

Activity itinerary

Corinth Canal
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians). Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
Leonidas Monument
  • 15m
Continuing we will pass in front of the stadium where the statue of King Leonidas stands marking the ending point of Spartathlon race (Athens – Sparta 245,3 km).
Archaeological Site of Mystra
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Walking in the site on the upper point you will reach the citadel and enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding areas while walking down hill you will meet the palaces and the Royal courtyards. Although known as the ghost city most of the monasteries are still in use and the monks will gladly show you around their small society. Before you exit you will come across the chapel of St. Demetrios, on its floor survives a plaque depicting a two head eagle (the symbol of Byzantium). It was on this very plaque that Konstantine Palaiologos kneeled before he was crowned the last emperor of the Byzantium.
Archaeological Museum of Sparta
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Archaeological Museum of Sparta is a museum in Sparta in Greece. It houses thousands of finds from the ancient Acropolis of Sparta, known as the Lakedaemonia, but also from the rest of the municipality of Laconia. The collection's pieces date from the Neolithic Age to the late Roman Period. There are seven rooms of an approximate area of 500 square metres (5,400 sq ft) which display only a small part of the collection
Acropolis and Ancient Theater
  • 30m
Following that we will spend the rest of our time in Sparta known as the eternal rival city of the Athenian Democracy. Sparta revolved around a different Cosmo theory for the ancient Greek standards. Initially known as the birth place of Helen of Troy and the Kingdom of Menelaus (in Mycenaean period), Sparta was organised as a purely military society in the ancient Greek period. It was the city of the two Kings were a few aristocrats ruled and of course the city where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans marched from to face the Persian army Thermopylae in 480 BCE.
Domaine Skouras Winery
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
At the end, We will visit the best winery in Greece!Their Syrah has been awarded as the Best all over the World in 2013.Situated among vineyards, the Domaine Skouras winery is an ultra-modern winemaking facility, with an elegant Greek architecture.A unique experience for unique travellers. The visit is optimal

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCorinth Canal
    • 201 00, Isthmia, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMcDonald's Σύνταγμα
    • 2 Ermou
    • 105 63, Athina, Greece

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