Mystras Half day tour from Gythio
Set off from Gytheio in the comfort of a Mercedes V.I.P Service to a half-day tour to the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. In the Byzantine Times Mystras used to be the second most important city after Constantinople, a major piece on the political chessboard of the time, a center of power, and trade. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a free hour in Sparta, the city of Leonidas.
• English-speaking guide. • A guided tour of Mystras. • Amazing landscape. • Breathtaking views. • A visit to historical and architectural interest. • A free hour in Sparta.
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Mystras Half day tour from Gythio
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What's included in Mystras Half day tour from Gythio
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Archaeological Site of Mystra
Starting from Gytheio, passing through vast olive, orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, smelling the summer aromas of the area, you will see on the foot of Taygetos Mountain a hill on which the Byzantine Town of Mystras is located. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. Take a guided tour, which lasts approximately two hours, of the town and learn about the history of the castle-town. Visit the churches and the monastery of Pantanassa, the only place that is inhabited nowadays. The palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine architecture. Admire the breathtaking view of Evrotas plain. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a free hour in Sparta, the city of Leonidas.
Inclusions
- English Speaking tour Guide
- Mercedes Vip air condition vehicle
- Mineral cold water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry tickets at Museums/ Archeological places
- English Speaking driver
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- English speaking escort will join your group at Mystras
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our driver will pick up all travelers from their hotel, apartment or from the port of Gythio
Meeting / End Points
- Our driver will wait for all travelers at the square of Town Hall of Gythio, on request.
