Mystras Half - Day Tour from Monemvasia

Starting from Monemvasia, 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 and Sparta from the upper town. Mystras is the place that the Present meets the Past. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a free hour in Sparta, walking around the city of Leonidas.

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   Archaeological Site of Mystra

   3 hours

   Set off from Monemvasia in the comfort of a Mercedes V.I.P Service to a half-day tour to the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Starting from Monemvasia, passing through vast olive,orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, 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 palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine architecture. Admire the breathtaking view of Evrotas. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a free hour in Sparta, the city of Leonidas. • English-speaking guide. • Guided tour of Mystras. • Visit of historical/architectural interest. • Free time in Sparta.

• 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
• Infant seats available

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