According to Greek mythology, the founder of the city was a son of Zeus called Lacedaemon. He gave his name to the region (Lacedaemonia or Laconia) and his wife’s name to the city, Sparta. Sparta; The little city-state that fascinated the Greeks! The History describes the destiny of the ancient Dorian Greek state known as Sparta from its beginning in the legendary period throughout the Archaic and Classical periods. Sparta was famous for its military prowess. Spartans; The best citizen soldiers the world has ever known and probably most feared fighters in Greece, fighting with distinction at such key battles as Thermopylae and Plataea in the early 5th century BC.
[Sparta was everywhere admired and nowhere imitated.], written by the Athenian philosopher Xenophon
Highlights of the Discover legendary Sparta in a brilliant 8-hour private tour
- The famous Corinth canal
- Modern and ancient Sparta
- 10 h with an experienced English-speaking tour driver
- Visit the Acropolis of Sparta, the theater, the archaeological site
- The Statue of Leonidas
- The Byzantine Mystras
Pass By: Morning drive through Athens and its surroundings passing by the towns of Megara (King Bizas where the Byzantium city “Constantinople” took its name from), Elefsina (Elefsinia mysteries), several resort towns like Ag. Theodoroi, Kineta…, till we reach the famous Corinth Canal! Argolis is one of the most interesting Greek provinces, travel with us through time for this amazing one day visit to ancient Corinth. The tour opens with a seaside drive passing coastal villages and the island of Salamis (set of the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians). Our first pause the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1894, separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea) to the Corinthian Sea (Ionian Sea). You’ll have time to stretch your legs, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option. Pass By: Continue our private tour traveling through the impressive landscape of western Peloponnese towards Sparta. There are 4 top things to do in Sparta; 1. See the statue of King Leonidas, 2. Visit the archaeological site of ancient Sparta, 3. Visit the Greek olive and olive oil museum or the archaeological museum, 4. Visit the famous Mystras At first visit the impressive King Leonidas statue standing just a few meters north of the archaeological site of Sparta. Leonidas was the legendary king of ancient Sparta (battle of Thermopylae 5th century BC. See the movie “300”). Almost next to the statue lies the hill of the acropolis. Visit the ruins of the 2nd-century B.C theater, one of the largest theaters in Ancient Greece, but unfortunately, most of the stones from the site were later scavenged and used in subsequent construction projects. This statue is a testament to the fading ruins of the Spartan legacy. Take some pictures and visit the Sparta Lakedemonia archaeological site great in Greek history! Sparta is second only to Athens in terms of historical significance. Do not miss to visit the archaeological museum of Sparta full of ancient artifacts. Open daily (except Tuesdays) from 8:30 am-3 pm. Alternatively, you can visit the Greek olive and olive oil museum you will discover all there is to know about olive oil, an important staple of Greek life. Open on Wednesday-Monday from 10 am-6 pm. Free time for lunch (not included) to taste some local dishes! Sparta isn’t very big so there are only a few favorite places for locals’ hotspots, which features Lakonian specialties. Pass By: After time for lunch drives through Sparta for a 15 minute drive up on Mystras. Visit Mystras witch together with Sparta it’s called; the ‘Wonder of the Morea’. Here visit the monasteries in the castle and admire the breathtaking views of Sparta. These Byzantine ruins are one of the best and most important places during the byzantine empire! Visit one of the many Byzantine churches, the impressive fortress, and hike around the area. Mystras is considered the biggest attraction in the region. Open daily from 8 am-8 pm. Notice: There are people who say that there is no much to see in Sparta. Well, all I can say to you is that there is no shortage of things to do in Sparta, like excursions to take, or impressive places to eat. Most travelers skip Sparta as it’s out of the way, as they say, but be sure that you can get all the history of Greece without the tourist crowds of Athens. If you want to feel the power of Sparta, I wouldn’t suggest skipping this experience! You will be very rewarded, giving you the chance to explore Greece by skipping crowds! Pass By: After Mystras, will travel back to Athens using the same way. Late arrival at your hotel in Athens. What is Included What is Excluded
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Description of Discover the legends of Sparta in an 8-hour private tour
Stop At Corinth Canal
Stop At Sparta;
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Stop At Mystras
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