Three days private tour in Sparta Monemvasia and Olympia by luxurious vehicle

Three days private tour in Sparta Monemvasia and Olympia by luxurious vehicle

With this three day tour in ancient Sparta, Monemvasia and Olympia you will see another aspect of the ancient Greek civilization. Unlike the Athenians, the Spartans set their lives according to war and for that reason were the best soldiers in the known world. Monemvasia is a very unique town as it is actually a small island in shape of a rock connected with the coast with a bridge. It will give you a taste from the medieval Greece which is very little known.

Itinerary

Day 1: SPARTA THE CITY OF BRAVE SOLDIERS

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Sparta, 71 Agiou Nikonos btwn Dafnou & Evangelistria, Sparta, Sparta Municipality 231 00 Greece
The exhibits and the findings from the great sanctuaries of Sparta hold the most prominent position. The museum visitors will have the opportunity to admire retrieved material, sculptures and various artefacts.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Mystras, Mystras, Sparta Municipality Greece
Our next stop will be the fortified town of Mystras. Mystras was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries and soon it became a significant military, cultural and religious center. Its natural beauty is captivating as well as it stands on a mountain 634 m. height with an amazing view of the valley
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Acropolis and Ancient Theater, north end of Sparta, Sparta, Sparta Municipality Greece
The site of Sparta is just as interesting with the remaining of the ancient theater, the Acropolis and other public and private buildings
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: THE MEDIEVAL FORTRESS OF MONEMVASIA

Stop At: Monemvasia Fortress, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality 23070 Greece
the fortitude town with its narrow streets where you will see the remains of the fort, old cannons and byzantine churches all very well preserved and of extreme beauty.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Upper Town of Monemvasia, Summit Trail, Kastro Greece
The castle was used during the Greek Revolution of 1821 against the Ottomans. Monemvasia will impress you with the simplicity of its beauty but also with its rich history and the immense view of the open sea.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: OLYMPIA, THE PLACE WHERE THE OLYMPICS GAME WHERE BORN - RETARN TO ATHENS

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
The museum is one of the most important in Greece and the main protagonist is Zeus and is known mostly because of the statues. The statues are beautiful and will astonish you not only with their details but also with the philosophy behind them
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
You will wonder around the place that the first Olympic Games were taking place at first as a religious celebration and then till today as a celebration of the human body and spirit. There you will see temple where his famous statue was standing made of gold and ivory dedicated to Zeus, the father of all gods and all men. The site also shows that Olympia increasingly became one of the most sacred places not only in Greece but all around the Mediterranean. You will see the stadium of the Olympic Games that could fit 45.000 people along with the buildings where the athletes were staying and practicing
Duration: 1 minute

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.