Sparta, Corinth Canal and Mystras private tour from Athens
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Offered in: English
Overview
On this tour you will have the chance to visit the famous Corinth Canal, Sparta and Mystras, while you will also admire the picturesque landscape of the Peloponnese.The tour starts early in the morning. After a short stop at the famous Corinth Canal, which connects the Ionian Sea with the Aegean Sea, the tour continues to Sparta and Mystras. Sparta is one of the most historical destinations, 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. 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 during the famous battle of Thermopylae.Mystras or Myzythras is located only 7 km from Sparta. It was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Morea the second most important city and a fortress of the Byzantine Empire as well.Finally, when the tour is over, you will return to Athens.
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-offHotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not included
FoodFood
Where
Athens, Greece
Meeting point:
Pick up service is available from any hotel or apartment in Athens.
What To Expect
- Visit the famous Corinth Canal, Sparta and Mystras
- Learn fascinating fact about the history of the places
- Enjoy a private tour for better immersion
From
US$ 666