Excursion privée d'une journée à l'ancienne Sparte et Mystras au départ d'Athènes
Description
Cette visite étonnante vous donnera l'occasion de découvrir l'histoire de la Laconie en combinant l'histoire du grec ancien et (moins connue) de la Grèce médiévale. Visitez Sparte, où régnait Léonidas et revenez à l'époque byzantine en vous promenant dans les tours, les palais et les églises de Mystras.
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Itinéraire
Nous commencerons par une promenade le long de la côte. Sur le chemin, vous apercevrez certains villages balnéaires grecs et l'île de Salamine (où la bataille navale historique a eu lieu entre les Athéniens et les Perses). Notre premier arrêt le canal de Corinthe. Ouvert en 1892, séparant la péninsule du Péloponnèse du reste de la Grèce et reliant le golfe Saronique à la mer de Corinthe. Vous aurez le temps de traverser un pont piétonnier pour admirer le canal de plus près, (si vous jouez) certains jours, le saut à l'élastique est une option.
Après l'arrêt au canal, nous nous dirigerons vers Mystras en direction de la péninsule sud du Péloponnèse à travers le paysage montagneux de la campagne grecque. En atteignant Mystras, vous comprendrez automatiquement pourquoi cet endroit est si unique parmi les sites grecs. Connue sous le nom de ville fantôme, fortifiée sur une citadelle, Mystras est l’un des deux lieux en Grèce qui conserve non seulement des églises médiévales, mais aussi des maisons ordinaires, des manoirs et des palais de l’empire byzantin associés à des éléments francs.
En marchant dans le site sur le point supérieur, vous atteindrez la citadelle et profiterez d'une vue magnifique sur les environs tout en descendant la colline, vous rencontrerez les palais et les cours royales. Bien que connue comme la ville fantôme, la plupart des monastères sont toujours utilisés et les moines se feront un plaisir de vous montrer leur petite société. Avant de sortir, vous rencontrerez la chapelle de Saint-Démétrios, à son étage survit une plaque représentant un aigle à deux têtes (le symbole de Byzance). C'est sur cette même plaque que Konstantine Palaiologos s'est agenouillé avant d'être couronné dernier empereur de Byzance.
Ensuite, nous passerons le reste de notre temps à Sparte connue comme l'éternelle ville rivale de la démocratie athénienne. Sparte tournait autour d'une théorie Cosmo différente pour les anciennes normes grecques. Initialement connue comme le lieu de naissance d'Hélène de Troie et du royaume de Ménélas (à l'époque mycénienne), Sparte était organisée comme une société purement militaire à l'époque grecque antique. C'était la ville des deux rois où régnaient quelques aristocrates et bien sûr la ville d'où Léonidas et ses 300 Spartiates ont marché pour affronter l'armée perse des Thermopyles en 480 avant notre ère.
En continuant, nous passons devant le stade où se dresse la statue du roi Léonidas marquant le point final de la course de Spartathlon (Athènes - Sparta 245,3 km).
Nous visiterons le musée de l'huile d'olive et de l'huile d'olive et apprendrons beaucoup de choses sur les produits les plus célèbres de Grèce.
Nous rentrerons à Athènes.
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Heure de ramassage réglable à votre demande.
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Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Les chauffeurs ne sont pas autorisés à vous accompagner à l'intérieur d'un site ou d'un musée. Si vous avez besoin d'un guide agréé pour visiter les sites avec vous, vous devez en louer un en plus. Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter au numéro de téléphone fourni par Viator.
- La durée des visites est approximative, la durée exacte dépendra de l'heure de la journée et des conditions de circulation
Avis(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!
