2-Day Monemvasia Sparta and Mystras Private Tour

2-Day Monemvasia Sparta and Mystras Private Tour

Exclusive to your group alone, spend 2 days touring one of the most beautiful locations in Greece on a journey through the olive groves, orchards and blue Aegean views of the famous Peloponnese countryside as we visit the unique Medieval rock city of Monemvasia. Apart from the ‘highlights’, our tour is also packed along the way with an abundance of UNESCO & Ancient sites like Mystras, well chosen accommodation & some of the best cuisine Greece has to offer, all enjoyed in style along the way in one of our new model Mercedes with free WiFi.

Thoughtfully designed with over 15 years’ experience in Greece & dedicated to a single group with the flexibility that entails, our tour is ideal for couples, families & small groups looking for a unique and quality experience that specialist small tourism can provide.

Itinerary

Day 1: MONEMVASIA

Stop At: Argolis Region, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
After heading towards the Peloponnese we enter in the region of Corinth and Argolis with its may amazing Archeaological and UNESCO sites such as Ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus. If you would like to enjoy one of more of these locations you have only to let us know and we will be happy to adjust the tour accordingly.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
A perfect plce for a stop along the way for lunch or a drink by the sea & a stroll around the beautifully preserved medieval old town to explore the many local arts & craft shops which give this town an interesting feel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Monemvasia, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
In the afternoon we finally come to Monemvasia. or 'The Gibraltar of the East'. Sitting on a plateau 100 meters above sea level you will find a remarkable walled city, constructed and added to by the Byzantines, Venetians and Ottomans until its liberation in the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century. Originally only reachable by ship, we can now traverse the long narrow causeway onto the rock & up to the imposing walled entrance where we must continue on foot into the old and well preserved city, a delight and a living history in which to wander with its twisting labyrinthine streets, heritage buildings, multi coloured bougainvillea covered guesthouses and sea views. For our accommodation we choose one of the best preserved and renovated examples of the many old stone 'Captains mansions'
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at one of the best examples of the renovated old stone mansions of the town

Day 2: MYSTRAS and SPARTA

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Mystras, Mystras, Sparta Municipality Greece
After breakfast we head to north to visit the 800 year old ruins of the Medieval city & UNESCO site of Mystras, once seat of Byzantine power in the region & replete with palaces, residences, mansions, churches and monasteries, water & drainage works, commercial workshops, extensive streets & fortifications. Take your time exploring this extensive site before leaving for nearby Sparta.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sparta, Sparta, Sparta Municipality, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
Home to the mythical city state of Ancient Sparta & their fearsome warriors our visit to the city presents us with less danger in modern times apart from navigating the ancient ruins and museum, or finding the perfect lunch spot in this now peaceful town which can have a surprisingly off the beaten track feel. You can also visit the local olive oil museum on request. After taking the time to visit we finally bid farewell for our return to Athens.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.