Athens to Laconia Tour

Duration

11 hours

Availability

Daily

Group Type

Private & Small Groups

PRICE

Sedan car: 450€ (up to 4 pax)
Minivan: 520€ (up to 8 pax)
SUV Car: Ask for price (up to 4 pax)

In Brief

Step back to Greece’s Medieval Imperial past by taking a day trip to the medieval citadel of Mystras, the last twinkle of Byzantine Empire also known as "The Eastern Roman Empire" that lasted for a thousand years. Narrow alleys and monastery type gates, medieval residences and impressive palaces lined up alongside with Byzantine churches with outstanding faded frescoes, are among the things that one can admire during his visit. Last but not least on your visit the stunning view from the castle’s upper gate overlooking the valley will leave you speechless.

Then go downhill towards Sparta and visit the ruins of Ancient Sparta, birthplace of king Leonidas. It was the land of warriors, of discipline and simplicity, an unbeatable war-machine - a City State that left it’s indelibly mark in the history of Ancient Greece.

Know before you go: Tours with a licensed expert guide

As we want to offer the best service to our guests, we have carefully

selected expert licensed guides to ensure the best experience possible.

Our team consists of a group of young professionals of high-expertise

in the fields of Archaeology, History, History of Arts or graduates

of the official 'Greek State School of Tour Guides'.

Hence, they are well-trained to share their knowledge with the public

in an interesting and fun way. Their academic background works as a

springboard, immersing you into the wealth of Greek culture and holding

your undivided attention for the whole duration of the tour. Despite the

aforementioned assets though, it is their enthusiastic character and

passion about their field of study that unquestionably guarantees you a

memorable tour experience.

Highlights of this Tour:

Corinth canal
Castle-state of Mystras
Palaces of Despotes ( Kadakouzini and Paleologi)
Hagia Sofia in the Palace Quarter
St. Demitrious Cathedral
The Church of Pantanassa
The ruins of Ancient Sparta
Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil

Our Route:

Let’s get Practical:

FAQs:

What is the spoken language?

The spoken language is English. More languages are available upon request subjected to availability.

What should I bring with me?

Since your visit includes a fair bit of walking, it is recommended that you

Wear light hiking shoes or comfortable, rubber sole shoes
During the summer months, bring along with you a hat, sun glasses, sunscreen and wear light-colored clothing
Waterproof jacket/membrane (for the rainy days)
Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
Prepare yourself for an exciting experience & bring along your camera so you can capture the best moments of the activity, the impressive landscapes and the stunning view from Mystras castle upper gate overlooking the valley which will leave you spellbound.

Can you pick us up from our hotel?

We offer a pick-up, free of charge, for hotels or apartments that are located in downtown Athens.

For hotels or apartments outside Athens center we offer pick-ups at additional cost with a 10% discount.

Please send us an inquiry!

Is it difficult for older people to follow the group?

In this tour participants will have to follow a downhill route, from the citadel’s upper gate, towards the lower gate of the castle. This means that people with any kind of mobility issues or bad physical condition might not be able to follow this particular trail. However they can always visit the lower part of the citadel which is easier accessible.

Should you chose so, you will be assigned an excellent, flexible guide and the walk will follow a moderate pace, in order to be a pleasant experience for everyone. We will also make several stops to admire and discuss the fascinating buildings and churches with the rest of the sites along our way.

What are the acceptable payment methods?

Via Athens Quality Tours and Transfers accepts the following payment methods:

Bank to Bank Wire / Transfer to a bank account
Payment via PayPal

for all services booked through the website of viaathenstours.gr. Please read in our Terms of Service, under the Modes of Payment section for detail information.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Fortunately, the weather in Greece is mild and warm during the most time of the year. In case of rain, though, you will be timely notified about any changes in your scheduled walk.

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