Excursión privada de un día a la antigua Sparta y Mystras desde Atenas
Descripción
Este increíble recorrido le dará la oportunidad de descubrir la historia de Laconia combinando la historia del griego antiguo y la historia griega medieval (la menos conocida). Visite Sparta, donde Leonidas reinó y viaje de regreso en la era bizantina caminando por torres, palacios e iglesias en Mystras.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Comenzaremos con un paseo por la costa. En el camino verás algunos pueblos costeros griegos y la isla de Salamina (donde tuvo lugar la histórica batalla naval entre los atenienses y los persas). Nuestra primera parada del Canal de Corinto. Inaugurado en 1892 que separa la península del Peloponeso del resto de Grecia y conecta el Golfo Sarónico con el Mar de Corinto. Tendrás tiempo de cruzar un puente peatonal para admirar el canal más de cerca, (si juegas), algunos días el puenting es una opción.
Después de la parada en el canal, nos dirigiremos hacia Mystras conduciendo hacia el sur de la península del Peloponeso a través del paisaje montañoso del campo griego. Al llegar a Mystras, comprenderá automáticamente por qué esta ubicación es tan única dentro de los sitios griegos. Conocida como la ciudad fantasma, fortificada en una ciudadela, Mystras es uno de los dos lugares en Grecia que conserva no solo las iglesias medievales sino también las casas, mansiones y palacios ordinarios del Imperio Bizantino en combinación con elementos francos.
Caminando en el sitio en el punto superior, llegará a la ciudadela y disfrutará de una magnífica vista de los alrededores, mientras camina cuesta abajo encontrará los palacios y los patios reales. Aunque conocida como la ciudad fantasma, la mayoría de los monasterios todavía están en uso y los monjes con gusto le mostrarán su pequeña sociedad. Antes de salir, se encontrará con la capilla de San Demetrio, en su piso sobrevive una placa que representa un águila de dos cabezas (el símbolo de Bizancio). Fue en esta misma placa donde Konstantine Palaiologos se arrodilló antes de ser coronado como el último emperador del Bizancio.
Después de eso, pasaremos el resto de nuestro tiempo en Esparta, conocida como la eterna ciudad rival de la Democracia Ateniense. Esparta giró en torno a una teoría del Cosmo diferente para los estándares griegos antiguos. Inicialmente conocido como el lugar de nacimiento de Helena de Troya y el Reino de Menelao (en el período micénico), Esparta se organizó como una sociedad puramente militar en el período griego antiguo. Era la ciudad de los dos reyes donde estaban gobernados algunos aristócratas y, por supuesto, la ciudad donde Leonidas y sus 300 espartanos marcharon para enfrentarse a las Termópilas del ejército persa en 480 a. C.
Continuando, pasaremos frente al estadio donde se encuentra la estatua del Rey Leonidas que marca el punto final de la carrera Spartathlon (Atenas - Sparta 245,3 km).
Visitaremos el museo de (aceite de oliva y) aceite de oliva y aprenderemos muchas cosas sobre los productos más famosos de Grecia.
Regresaremos a Atenas.
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Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Accesible para silla de ruedas
- Los bebés y los niños pequeños pueden ir en un cochecito o en una silla de paseo
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Las opciones de transporte son accesibles para sillas de ruedas
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Los conductores no tienen licencia para acompañarlo dentro de ningún sitio o museo. Si necesita una guía con licencia para recorrer los sitios con usted, debe contratar una adicional. Si tiene alguna pregunta, puede contactarnos en el número de teléfono proporcionado por Viator.
- La duración de los recorridos es aproximada, la duración exacta dependerá de la hora del día y las condiciones del tráfico.
Opiniones(55)
Nikos was a terrific guide. He was on time and in a roomy van. He drove us to the Corinthian canal, took us to Sparta, an olive museum( which is an interest to us), we walked the path in Mystra, had a lovely meal and headed home. We had a lovely day and appreciated how helpful and knowledgeable Nikos was. What a fun day!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that Nikos made your journey enjoyable and memorable. It's wonderful to know that the itinerary and stops matched your interests so well. We hope to serve you again soon.
Visit to Mystras was excellent. Great walk through the ruins of the Byzantine era city. Spectacular views of the countryside, and a very good lunch in town. Our guide Theodore was great. Very friendly, and he was a wealth of knowledge on the history of the area. The only somewhat dissapointment was Sparta. Visiting Corinth would be a better option for those who haven't been there.
Terry was our guide for this one day trip. He is very knowledgeable and we had a great conversation during the long commute to Sparta. Mystras was mesmerizing and a must visit to the archeological site while Sparta mostly was a stop by experience and we found the visit to the Sparta museum was a tad less luscious. A private tour is expensive but you get to have a more personal and flexible experience which we appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We're glad you enjoyed the private tour's personal touch and Terry's guidance. We'll share your feedback about Sparta museum for further considerations to enhance future visits.
We had an awesome day with Panos! He was so friendly, attentive, and patient. We appreciated his knowledge on all the historic sites we visited. He drove us to every destination safely and with great care. Lastly, the itinerary was perfect - our personal highlight being Mystras castle. Thank you, Panos, & be well!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your day with Panos and appreciated his care and expertise. Mystras castle is indeed a highlight! We hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience!
There is no better way to see Sparta and Mystras and as a fan of hoplite history, getting to see Sparta in person was an unforgettable experience. The statue of Leonidas is absolutely amazing and only a short distance away is the ruins of Mystras. It is easily one of the most beautiful sites to see and is very accessible. Our driver Andreas was also absolutely outstanding, the drive was very enjoyable and he made it all the better with his stories and insight into the areas we drove by. He was flexible with our travel and brought us to a restaurant near Mystras that was unbelievably good. This trip was worth every penny spent!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Sparta and Mystras and appreciated Andreas' dedication and insights. Your feedback means so much, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable trip!
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. He totally planned an enjoyable time during the visit of each site. Going to see Mystra and Sparta was a highlight of our trip.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to Mystra and Sparta with our guide. Your feedback means a lot to us.
HIGHLY recommend the drive to Mystras!! Get out of the city and see the countryside!!!! It was BEAUTFUL!! Sparta was incredible. It was more about the atmosphere than the ruins, just the feeling of walking the ancient ruins was magical. Nikos was amazing. Super prompt, accommodating, full of history and FRIENDLY!! He gave us our time to explore how we wished and used the car ride to fill us in on all things Greece. Vehicle was very comfortable and the ride didn’t feel long with all of the amazing conversation. And the iced bottled water came in clutch in our hike down the mountain. YES NIKKO!!!!! Thank you for everything and we hope you visit the Fingerlakes!! Call us!
Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience, Nikos’ hospitality, and the beautiful countryside. Your enthusiasm means a lot to us, and we hope to see you again!
This trip is the best among the tours we have joined in recent years. The minivan is very comfortable. Our driver Theodore is knowledgeable and informative. He provided answers to our questions about Greek and Sparta and we history lovers were very impressive. For those who like European history and at the same time hiking or exploring, you must not miss this excursion.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the trip and found Theodore's insights engaging. Your recommendation means a lot, especially for fellow history and adventure enthusiasts. We hope to welcome you again!
Out of a few day tours we’ve had, this was one of the most relaxing trips. The driver was humorous, informative and made a very comfortable atmosphere. We loved the wide range of knowledge we gained about Greek history especially when we’re history lovers ourselves.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour, the driver’s humor, and the historical insights. It's wonderful to hear it matched your passion for history.
Terry was our guide for the day and he was the best! He was an excellent driver, full of knowledge, very attentive to our needs, and flexible to what we wanted to do on the way. He shared a lot of the history along the drive making it interesting and fun. It was a great way to see some of the country, and seeing Mystras was really incredible. Thanks for a great day Terry!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Terry made your experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and flexibility. Mystras truly is incredible, and we’re glad you had a great day exploring!
