Day Trips from Athens to Mystras (Mistras)

Once known as the wonder of Morea, the ancient city of Mystras is an impeccably-preserved Byzantine city built into a towering mountain. It can be difficult to make your own way to Mystras; this private tour takes that difficulty out of the equation. Explore the city described by the UNESCO World Heritage List as a splendid complex of palaces then drive to historic Sparta, where you’ll visit an ancient citadel and the statue of King Leonidas.

This is an amazing tour for the lovers of Sparta and Leonidas, the Greek Olive Oil, the Ancient and Byzantine history of Peloponnese in particular. Your professional driver picks you up with one of our luxury cars and after a short stop at Corinth Canal, an awe-inspiring engineering miracle, you reach famous Sparta with its powerful Leonidas and the most feared fighters in Greece. Stroll at the temple of Athena, the theater, a 10th century A.D. Basilica and the museum. Next stop is the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil where you will see rare fossil olive leaves, 50,000-60,000 years old, and get inspired by culture, history and technology of the olive-oil production. Lastly visit Mystras, an UNESCO listed site, astonishingly well-preserved medieval town, built in 1209 and admire up close the impressive fortifications with the citadel, the Byzantine palaces, mansions, churches and monasteries all influenced by splendid Constantinople's architecture.

Take a day away from Athens to discover other Hellenic cultures: Sparta, home of the 300, and Mystras, a Byzantine fortified town and UNESCO World Heritage Site. This door-to-door private tour stops at the Corinth Canal, the Archaeological Museum of Sparta, the site of Sparta's acropolis, and, of course, Mystras. Your knowledgeable driver is not a licensed guide and cannot lead site tours: all non-transport costs are at your expense.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, a gorgeous Byzantine town, nestles in the hills near ancient Sparta. Pair a visit with a Sparta tour, including the Museum of the Olive and Greek Oil, the Leonidas Monument, and the valley where some believe Spartans killed traitors and criminals. Upgrade to learn even more with the help of a licensed guide: please note all entrance fees are at your own expense.

History buffs and movie fans alike will love a private 8-hour tour to Sparta and Mystras. Private transportation spares you the stress of crowded and slow buses.  Starting with pickup from your Athens hotel or port, enjoy a comfortable and efficient ride from beginning to end. Independently explore the world of Leonidas and his Spartans at the Corinth Canal, Acropolis of Sparta, Temple of Artemis Orthia, and much more.

Home of King Leonidas, Sparta lies just a 2.5-hour drive from Athens. Discover what remains of this ancient city-state at the archaeological museum and the Leonidas Tomb on this private door-to-door day trip. You'll also see the Corinth Canal, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mystras, a Byzantine town, and take in an olive museum: please note entrance fees are at your own expense.

Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Sparta-Mystras makes this day trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.

Get out of Athens and visit Mystras and the Corinth Canal on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Athens accommodation or the Port of Pireaus in a WiFi-equipped air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and make your way out of Athens. Explore the archaeological site of Mystras at your own pace.

Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution, which configured its entire society to maximize military proficiency at all costs, focusing all social institutions on military training and physical development. Sparta was the birthplace of king Leonidas and his 300 soldiers, famous for the battle of Thermopylae.

Sparta is one of the most historical destination, an ancient center which is famous for its well organized ancient army . It was founded by the Dorians in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city by Lycurgus (law-giver). Leonidas was also a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. In 480 BC the king Leonidas and 300 Spartans won the huge Persian army.