Ancient Sparta & Mystras Private Day Tour från Aten
Beskrivning
Denna fantastiska turné ger dig möjlighet att upptäcka historien om Laconia som kombinerar antikgrekisk och (den mindre kända) medeltida grekiska historien. Besök Sparta, där Leonidas regerade och resa tillbaka i den bysantinska eran och vandrade runt torn, palats och kyrkor i Mystras.
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Resplan
Vi börjar med en körning längs kusten. På vägen kommer du att se några grekiska kustbyar och ön Salamis (där den historiska sjöstriden ägde rum mellan athenarna och perserna). Vårt första stopp Korintkanalen. Öppnade 1892 och separerade Peloponnesos halvön från resten av Grekland och förbinder Saroniska viken till Korinthiska havet. Du kommer att ha tid att gå över på en gångbro för att beundra kanalen närmare, (om du är spel) vissa dagar är bungee jump ett alternativ.
Efter stoppet vid kanalen går vi mot Mystras som kör in på södra Peloponneshalvön genom det bergiga landskapet på den grekiska landsidan. När du når Mystras kommer du automatiskt att förstå varför den här platsen är så unik på de grekiska platserna. Mystras, känd som spökstaden, befäst vid en citadell, är en av de två platserna i Grekland som inte bara bevarar medeltida kyrkor utan också vanliga hus, herrgårdar och palats i det bysantinska riket i kombination med frankiska element.
När du promenerar på platsen på den övre punkten når du citadellet och njuter av en magnifik utsikt över de omgivande områdena medan du går nedför en kulle möter du palats och kungliga gårdar. Även om de är kända som spökstaden, är de flesta klostrarna fortfarande i bruk och munkarna visar gärna dig runt deras lilla samhälle. Innan du lämnar kommer du över kapellet St. Demetrios, på dess golv överlever en plack som visar en tvåörs örn (symbolen för Byzantium). Det var på just denna plack som Konstantine Palaiologos knäböjde innan han krönades den sista kejsaren av Byzantium.
Därefter kommer vi att tillbringa resten av vår tid i Sparta, känd som den athenska demokratins eviga rivaliserande stad. Sparta kretsade kring en annan Cosmo-teori för de antika grekiska standarderna. Ursprungligen känd som födelseplatsen för Helen av Troja och kungariket Menelaus (under mykenisk tid) organiserades Sparta som ett rent militärt samhälle under den antika grekiska perioden. Det var staden för de två kungarna där några aristokrater härskade och naturligtvis staden där Leonidas och hans 300 spartaner marscherade från för att möta den persiska armén Thermopylae år 480 f.Kr.
Fortsätter vi framför stadion där statyn av kung Leonidas står och markerar slutpunkten för Spartathlon-loppet (Aten - Sparta 245,3 km).
Vi besöker museet (olivolja) olivolja och lär oss många saker om Greklands mest famoussprodukter.
Vi kommer tillbaka till Aten.
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Recensioner(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!
