Ancient Sparta Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens/ Nafplio
We visit Sparta as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history, scenery.
If you want to see most of Modern/Ancient Sparta & Ancient Corinth we suggest combine all sites in a full day tour. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive.
The tour starts with a convenient pickup and takes you via Corinth Canal to Peloponnese. We drive via Mount Parnon to Sparta, visit town, the impressive statue of Leonidas, the Acropolis, theater, King Leonidas Tomb and Museum. We will visit the unique Olive & Oil museum of Sparta and taste local products. On our return we will visit Ancient Corinth
Options
Athens to Sparta/minibus prive
This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative audio documentary & historical details as you travel .
Our A'class service offers : Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team .
Duration: 10 hours: Sparta & Mystras private day tour from Athens. If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 60€ (with Minibus) .
Our private tour offers: Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
Minibus air-conditioned : Sparta & Mystras private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 11 years old free)
Pickup included
What's included in Ancient Sparta Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens/ Nafplio
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Corinth Canal
The marvelous man-made Corinth canal connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with the central part of Greece. More than 2500 workers digging 6.400m for twelve years (from 1881 to 1893). Stop for photography, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal from 80 m high
Sparta
Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution introduced by the almost mythical figure of Lycurgus. He configured the entire society in order to maximize military proficiency at all costs, focusing all social institutions on military training and physical development. Its inhabitants were classified as Spartiates (Spartan citizens with full rights), mothakes (non-Spartan free men raised as Spartans), perioikoi (free residents engaged in commerce), and helots (state-owned serfs, enslaved non-Spartan local population).
Archaeological Museum of Sparta
The Archaeological Museum of Sparta comprises the oldest provincial archaeological museum of the country. Its neoclassical building was constructed between 1874 and 1876 in the center of the city and it has been declared a listed building for its architectural and historical interest. Every Tuesday Museum is closed Ticket general 10€
Inclusions
- Your driver provides informative books, audio documentary with historical details as you travel
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver for the day
- Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus, or request another location
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Licensed Archaeologist guide up request/depends availability (arrangements with: tourist-guides.gr/)
- Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) winter 8€ Summer 15€
- Archaeological Museum of Sparta.Winter 5€ . Summer 10€
- From 1€ per person
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The driver is not an archaeologist guide to accompany you on your walk to sites or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel..
- This is a private & flexible tour available from Athens or Nafplion. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/drop off is offered from/to your hotel/apartment in/ from Athens center up to 7 km, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. We recommend that the tour starts at 8.00 am or earlier in winter time If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. 1) Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance 75km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office 2) Traveler pickup/ drop off is offered from/ to your hotel/ apartment/ port in Nafplio. In that option, the cost change accordingly to lower, as Sparta Acropolis & Corinth are closer to Nafplio. Please see corresponding price
