Mystras Castle Town with a Stop in Sparta (full day)

Type of tour: 
Private Tours
Duration: 
Full day
Licenced guide: 
Upon request
Theme: 
Culinary Experience, Religious Tours, Sightseeing

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Trip advisor rating: 5 stars

On this full-day tour, you will be traveling to the Byzantine town of Mystras. Jump to the medieval times with a visit to this major cultural center, for decades confusing many to be the ancient city of Sparta. The ruins of the Byzantine town of Mystras radiate mysticism.

During the trip you will enjoy the beautiful landscape and striking view of Mount Taygetos, protecting Sparta from its enemies naturally with no need of fortification. Little remains from the ancient city of Sparta; the spirit and the bravery of the ancient Spartan warriors, however, are still alive today.

Current Sparta is a modern city built in the valley of Eurotas. In the most central spot of Sparta is the over life-size statue of General Leonidas, reminding us of the 300!

A must of this destination is a visit to the awarded interactive Olive Oil Museum, presenting the product, the process and the evolution of the machinery through time.

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The highlights 
  • Spend some time at the southern coastline of the Peloponnese, which was used as the stronghold of many great kings of the ancient world, such as King Menelaos and his beautiful wife Helen, the protagonists of the Trojan War.
  • Pass through the plains of Laconia with its lush orange groves. Don't miss visiting the modern Olive Museum and learn why the olive tree was the sacred tree of the Gods in ancient times.
  • Gaze up at the larger than life-sized statue of Leonidas and bring history to life as you imagine being one of the brave 300!
  • Leave the capital behind and climb the rocky hill at the foot of Mount Taygetos where the medieval Mystras lies. Mystras is a town which is covered with churches and the remnants of palaces and homes. Admire the frescoes, centuries before the Italian Renaissance, and see where the last Byzantine emperor of the Paleologos Dynasty was crowned.
  • Become enchanted by the collection of ruins amphitheatrically spread among cypresses and pines.
  • The slope of the rocky mass heavy with history, legends and symbols is bound to impress you.
  • Enjoy lunch by tasting the local cuisine in one of the tavernas in the village of Mystras before heading back.
Important Details 

Included:

  • Transportation by deluxe Mercedes vehicle
  • Professional non-smoking, English speaking driver
  • Insurance coverage during bus transfers
  • Mobile contact number for any emergency available 24/7


Not included:

  • Guided tour by certified tourist guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism (upon request)
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks, snacks, appetizers, lunch
  • Gratuities


Admission

ticket for Olive Museum: 3€ per person
Mystras site & museum: 12€ per person
reduced ticket: 6€ senior European citizens over 65 years old- Non European citizens up to 25 years old
free of charge: European citizens up to 25 years old - Children non European citizens under 5 years old

 

Good to know:

ONLY CERTIFIED TOURIST GUIDES BY THE GREEK MINISTRY OF TOURISM MAY CONDUCT TOURS WITHIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES & MUSEUMS IN GREECE

THE ORDER OF TOUR EVENTS MAY VARY FOR YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE SO AS TO AVOID THE CROWDS

Cancellation Policy 

General conditions:

Except otherwise stated, tours, packages or any service canceled without due notice within three (3) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be no refund.

Any cancellation made within seven (7) – four (4) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 25% charge for services.

In the case of cancelation more than seven (7) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 50% charge for services

For cancellations more than twenty (20) days prior to the tour, there will be a full refund (no charge).

For any cancelations due to bad weather conditions leading to a change in the cruise ship itinerary, there will be a full refund (no charge).

In all of the above cases, bank expenses or administration fees that might occur for the refund will be deducted from the amount.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.

 

No servant or agent of ours can vary our conditions and any such purposed variation shall be of no effect unless it has been signed by one of our directors.

 

All matters concerning this booking shall be subject to Greek Law.

 

 

Small group tours:

Each tour operates to sufficient demand. The Travel Insiders reserves the right to cancel scheduled tours due to limited participation or other reasons beyond our control two (2) weeks before the date of the tour.

In such case, no compensation will be paid or requested from The Travel Insiders. In the event of “Places of Interest” being closed or road conditions en-route prevent the tour as advertised being operated, every endeavor will be made to substitute an alternative, but the company reserves the right to cancel or alter arrangements.

Once the group reaches the minimum number of participants (8 participants) you will receive an email notification two (2) weeks prior to tour confirming that the itinerary of your choice will be conducted as planned.

If there is not enough participation (minimum 8 participants), you will be notified via email, in which case you can alternatively book a private tour at a special price, or if you prefer, you will be fully refunded.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.