Starting from Monemvasia, passing through vast olive, orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, smelling the summer aromas of the area, you will see on the foot of Taygetos Mountain a hill on which the Byzantine Town of Mystras is located. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. Take a guided tour, which lasts approximately two hours, of the town and learn about the history of the castle-town. Visit the churches and the monastery of Pantanassa, the only place that is inhabited nowadays. The palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine a...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Certificated Guide for a tour in the Archaeological place of Mystras
Mineral Cold Water
All Fees and Taxes
English speaking Driver
Entry tickets at museums/archeological
Mercedes Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
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Archaeological Site of Mystra
Set off from Monemvasia in the comfort of a Mercedes V.I.P Service to a half-day tour to the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras.
Starting from Monemvasia, passing through vast olive,orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, you will see on the foot of Taygetos Mountain a hill on which the Byzantine Town of Mystras is located.
Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. Take a guided tour, which lasts approximately two hours, of the town and learn about the history of the castle-town. Visit the churches and the monastery of Pantanassa. The palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine architecture. Admire the breathtaking view of Evrotas. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a free hour in Sparta, the city of Leonidas.
• English-speaking guide.
• Guided tour of Mystras.
• Visit of historical/architectural interest.
• Free time in Sparta.
Starting from Monemvasia, passing through vast olive, orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, smelling the summer aromas of the area, you will see on the foot of Taygetos Mountain a hill on which the Byzantine Town of Mystras is located. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. Take a guided tour, which lasts approximately two hours, of the town and learn about the history of the castle-town. Visit the churches and the monastery of Pantanassa, the only place that is inhabited nowadays. The palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine a...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Certificated Guide for a tour in the Archaeological place of Mystras
