We will begin our tour from Nafplion heading to Lakonia. Arriving in Sparta we will visit the archaeological museum, rich in findings from the Neolothic to Roman times and objects of the great sanctuaries of Sparta. We will then go to the Museum of Greek Olive Oil, which will take us through the culture, the history and the technology of olive and olive oil production in Greece, from the prehistoric times up until the beginning of the 20th century. We will then travel 5 kms away to Mystras which is also our final destination. The last stronghold of Hellenism before the Ottoman conquest, surrounded by ruinous walls of the four abandoned settlements with great post-Byzantine churches, houses a...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability
Taxes
Pick up from your hotel or our meeting point
Return private transportation from Nafplion
Tickets to archaeological sites are not included
Professional Lisenced Guide (upon request with an extra cost)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nafplion
We offer Hotel pick up – where we will meet you in your hotel reception, and ask for you by name.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We will begin our tour from Nafplion heading to Lakonia. Arriving in Sparta we will visit the archaeological museum, rich in findings from the Neolothic to Roman times and objects of the great sanctuaries of Sparta. We will then go to the Museum of Greek Olive Oil, which will take us through the culture, the history and the technology of olive and olive oil production in Greece, from the prehistoric times up until the beginning of the 20th century. We will then travel 5 kms away to Mystras which is also our final destination. The last stronghold of Hellenism before the Ottoman conquest, surrounded by ruinous walls of the four abandoned settlements with great post-Byzantine churches, houses a...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Greek & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Liability
Taxes
Pick up from your hotel or our meeting point
Return private transportation from Nafplion
Tickets to archaeological sites are not included
Professional Lisenced Guide (upon request with an extra cost)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nafplion
We offer Hotel pick up – where we will meet you in your hotel reception, and ask for you by name.
Return
Itinerary
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Archaeological Museum of Sparta
Our first stop is the archaeological museum of Sparta. The findings here are rich and are from the Neolithic to the Roman times. Parts of mosaic floors of unique beauty are displayed, that decorated the luxury villas and the public buildings of Spata during the Roman period. Most impressive are the objects of the great sanctuaries of Sparta that are exhibited. Also, a prominent exhbit in the museum is held by the burial gifts from the Mycenaean graves of Pellana, which were found at a rich cemetery that had been discovered. That tour will travel us back in the history of the region.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
During our stay in Sparta we will also visit the Greek Olive Oil Museum. This is a unique experience, since we are going to be introduced to the culture, the history and the technology of olive and olive oil production in Greece, from the prehistoric times up until the beginning of the 20th century. We will see exact replicas of Prehistoric, Hellinistic and Byzantine olive presses and all the stages of their development to engine powered presses. Also, art exhibits that show how olive influenced the art in Greece during times. The objective here is to highlight the ineffable relation of the olive with the identity of our country.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Archaeological Site of Mystra
Just 5 km from Sparta is Mystras, our next stop. The castle on top of the hill, with the battlements and towers, was founded by the Frankish in 1249. Since then, the castle town was reinforced and occupied by the Byzantium empire and the Ottomans. It was one of the first castles of Greece to be liberated in 1821. A place with long history that will unfold under our steps. A place that is included in the Unesco World heritage List. In the end of our tour, we will have free time to have lunch, in the village under the castles, at one of the traditional taverns before we head back to Nafplion.
