Private 2-Day Tour from Athens to Isthmus of Corinth - Mystras - Monemvasia

Private 2-Day Tour from Athens to Isthmus of Corinth - Mystras - Monemvasia

Get an up-close look at Ancient Greece on this 2-day tour!

Let yourselves free to enjoy this small escape from Athens, making a wonderful trip

back in History!!Let Mystras Byzantine castle-town and Monemvasia's Castle to refill

your baterries and your feelings with beautiful memories!

Itinerary

Day 1: Athens - Sparta - Monemvasia

Stop At: Mystras, 6km NW of Sparta, Sparta, Sparta Municipality 23100 Greece
After pickup at your hotel, cruise ship or Airport by our private airconditioned minivan & informative tour guide, sit back & relax.

Your journey to the history and magic places starts!

First stop, the impressive Corinth Canal to learn of its key strategic importance in ancient and contemporary history.

Second stop at Mystras!Like a replica in miniature of the majestic form of mountain Taygetos, Mystras rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas and is the best-preserved example of medieval walled town in the Greek region, is today a standing ghost city that fascinates the modern traveler with its castle, churches and the palatial complex of the ruling Byzantine dynasty, bearing witness to its bygone greatness.

Last stop for relax and sleep over wonderful Monemvasia!

Enjoy your afternoon at the picturesque cafe and restaurants in Monemvasia 's Castle.

Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a marvelous hotel in Monemvasia

Day 2: Monemvasia - Athens

Stop At: Monemvasia Fortress, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality 23070 Greece
Spend a day in the amazining Casle of Monemvasia!

Your visit to Monemvasia will be a unique journey back in time, in a castle-town with 15 centuries-old history, that is still inhabited. The so-called 'Gibraltar of the East', a small rocky island linked to the mainland through a short causeway, is full of myths and tales and has inspired great artists. Upon entering the gate of the Lower town you will find yourselves in what looks like a magnificent scenery. Walking around the cobbled streets you will get acquainted with the history of this city that was founded by the Byzantine emperor, and all its consequent rulers: the Pope, the Franks, the Venetians and the Ottomans.

Duration: 9 hours

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