What to do and see in Sparta, Peloponnese: The Best Multi-day Tours

The site of Sparta is completely surrounded by major mountain ranges. In contrast to other ancient Greek cities, Sparta was not a compact fortified city-state center with monumental civic and religious buildings. It was a loose collection of smaller villages spaced over a large rural area and 6 low hills. The highest of these knolls served as the acropolis and location for the Temple of Athena Chalkioikos. In the Hellenistic period a theatre, stoa and agora were built near the acropolis but the Temple of Athena and the earlier remains at the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia on the West bank of the Eurotas are almost the only archaeological remains from Archaic and Classical Sparta.  The complex of the ruins of Mystras offers the image of a city with a brilliant destiny that was deserted by men and threatened by the return of encroaching vegetation which is splitting the walls and covering the slopes, thus destroying here and there fragile traces of history. In 1989 the ruins including the fortress palace , churches and monasteries were named a Unesco World Heritage Site!Visit the mystical tower of Mystras and let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendour. Wander around the castle city and sense through the silence the city’s sheer grandeur.  Stroll leisurely through the “Kastro” ( the Frankish Castle ) the Upper Town and Lower Town whose architecture creates a dreamy setting. With your minds eyes visualize Frankish princes and princesses living in palatial mansions;foreign delegations arriving bearing gifts and peasant pilgrims or traders filling the bustling streets.  Monemvasia in Greece is one of the most romantic places in the country. A medieval castle Town exclusively carved on the slopes of a rock. This fantastic place was originally constructed in the Medieval Ages and has been continuously inhabited since then.A World Cultural Heritage monument and a major attraction for every traveller in the Peloponnese and the whole of Greece it has a unique magical atmosphere and a fascinating history. Monuments and churches are scattered through out the old town.  An important archaeological collection is housed in the old mosque in the Square of Elkomenos Christos. Today most of the old mansions have been converted into guesthouses and boutique hotels. Authentic tavernas, fabulous restaurants and cosy coffee shops also add to the spark of Monemvasia. Outside the Rock, there is a new modern town with many tourist facilities. Built in the shadow of the Rock on which the Medieval fortress stands, the new town of Monemvasia has become a lively tourist destination in its own right. A large variety of hotels restaurants and coffee bars attract thousands of visitors all year round . Both within and around Monemvasia are a number of excellent clean,crystal clear beaches.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Native English speaking drivers, Private transportation with air-conditioned vehicle, Refreshment wipes, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Accommodation (option for hotel reservation upon request), Entry or admission fee, Food and drinks

It is a trip that seeks not only to offer information and knowledge, but also to stimulate the imagination by immersing the visitor in the very same environment that are described by ancient legends and histories. But there's more than that. Just like in all of our holidays, you will meet the true Greek way of living and we will try to introduce you the true Greece in a way that only locals can do.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch

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Exclusive to your group alone, spend 3 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 many sites of the Peloponnese including the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae & Epidaurus before settling in to enjoy the Venetian gem that is Nafplio. On our second day we visit the amazing rock city of Monemvasia. and finally the UNESCO site of Ancient Mystras and Sparta before our return. Enjoy your tour in style & comfort along the way in one of our new model Mercedes with free WiFi & with the flexibility that a private tour entails. Our tour is ideal for couples, families & small groups looking for a unique and quality experience that specialist small tourism can provide. To make things hassle free you can also choose the lunch option to include a delicious 3-Course traditional meal

Inclusions: Tour 100% exclusive to your group, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day, Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return, Flexible start time on request, First class transport: Groups of 1 to 3: Mercedes EClass or AudiA6; 4 to 7 Minivan; 8 to 14 Sprinter, All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water, 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels including breakfast selected by us for quality, service, location convenience & guest satisfaction.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Licensed guide for guiding in archeological sites. Available on request, Entrance fees, Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with extra cost

This tour will give you an excellent taste of the history of Argolida and Laconia combining Ancient Greek and (the lesser known) Medieval Greek history. Travel from castles to ancient cities and theatres and feel amazed from greek nature...

Inclusions: Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.], Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance Fees, Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost), Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms), Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)

Enjoy 7 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 cities of Nafplion & Monemvasia, UNESCO sites, and explore the timeless rugged Mani Peninsula with its tower-house villages. Apart from the ‘highlights’, our tour is also packed along the way with an abundance of Ancient cities, stately wineries, well chosen accommodation & some of the best cuisine Greece has to offer. 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. To make things hassle free you can also choose the lunch option to include a delicious 3-Course traditional meal.

Inclusions: Tour 100% exclusive to your group, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day, Athens Hotel, Residence or Cruise ship pickup & return, Flexible start time on request, First class transport: Groups of 1 to 3: Mercedes EClass or AudiA6; 4 to 7 Minivan; 8 to 14 Sprinter, All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Chilled Bottled Water, 4-Star or Boutique style Hotels including breakfast selected by us for quality, service, location convenience & guest satisfaction.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Licensed guide for archeological sites (available on request), Entrance fees, Athens Airport transfers or pickup locations outside Athens: arranged on request with extra cost

The perfect tour if you wish to meet and experience the Spartan history! Mystras is a religious and historic landmark as it was the Byzantine's capital during the reign of Konstantinos Palaiologos emperor! Olympia is the most important place concerning sports, fair play and world peace!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking tour driver, best-mannered, fully aware of the Greek history & culture, Overnight in a 3* hotel - upgrade upon request and extra cost, Breakfast, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Local licensed tour guides, only upon request and extra charge

Greece is home to seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites, of which more than half are in the Peloponnese and southern Greece. This thrilling, enlightening and instructive programme will take us to the following illustrious examples of architecture, history and civilisation: • The world-renowned theatre and Asclepium of Epidaurus • The megalithic citadel of Tiryns, legendary birthplace of hero and demi-god Heracles • Fabled Mycenae • The Byzantine castle and citadel of Mystras • The temple of Apollo Epicurius by Iktinos, designer of the Parthenon, perched on a remote mountain-top • Olympia, cradle of the Olympic Games in 776 BC • The sacred city and oracle of Delphi • The Byzantine monastery of Hossios Loucas • The Acropolis of Athens

Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation basis double sharing, bed and breakfast, Local taxes, 9 meals (lunches or dinners depending on the day) total, Bottled mineral water during the tours, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions: Driver and tour leader gratuities (optional), Travel to and from Greece, Airport transfers, Anything not specifically mentioned under Included.

Spend 3 days at the most historically significant places of the mainland Greece. Feel the excitement of walking through the place where the Olympics were "born" or where the Spartan strict but brave culture flourished!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking tour driver, best-mannered, fully aware of the Greek history & culture, Overnight in 3* hotels - upgrade upon request and extra cost, Breakfast, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Local licensed tour guides, only upon request and extra charge

Winery tours and wine tasting on the “wine routes” of Corinth, Argolida, Arkadia, Ilia, Lakonia, and Messinia. You will try wines from native and national varieties all from the authentic vineyards of the Peloponnese. You will visit the Acropolis Museum and one of the most important monuments of the ancient Greek civilization – the Parthenon You will visit Aghia Theodora in Vasta Arcadia and admire the inexplicable miracle of nature that dominates this peaceful landscape You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus and the Asklepieion – a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Monument You will tour the “Mycenae” of Homer and mythical Atreides You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games You will visit the “dead state” of Mystra and scenic Pylos with its imposing castle In Sparta, you will visit the Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: drinks, anything not mentioned above

Three day unguided motorcycle tour that will lead you to some of the most famous sites in Greece. We will meet and greet you in our head offices were you will get acquainted with your BMW rental motorbike. We will do a short briefing on the tour, the itinerary and then you will take off for the moto tour. All destinations and points of interest will be uploaded to the GPS that comes with the motorcycle.

Inclusions: The use of a BMW motorcycle , Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 night accomodation on a bed and breakfast basis in a respected central hotel in Monemvasia, Use of Helmet for the duration of the tour and a GPS with POIs, Planning and organization of the tour, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Admission to points of interest, Tolls if applicable, Fuel, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Beverages, Tour guide