For Individual Travellers
King of Sparta, Leonidas
Enjoy a combination of nature, antiquity and customs. In this tour you will visit the most historical cities of Peloponese, Nafplio, Sparta, Monemvasia and Githio!
Day 1. Athens
Upon arrival at the Athens airport our friendly staff will meet you and deliver to you your car. Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop). Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 2. Nafplio-Sparta
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Sparta. Sparta is world known for King Leonidas and his 300 men, who stood against thousands of Persians in Thermopylae. You can visit the archaeological museum and also we suggest to visit the Byzantine site of Mystras which is one of the UNESCO protected sites whole uninhabitable city with monuments, churches, houses. Overnight in Sparta.
Day 3. Sparta-Monemvasia
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Monemvasia. Monemvasia is a breathtaking medieval tower town. Take the opportunity to explore this mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, and immerse yourself in a unique medieval atmosphere! Overnight in Monemvasia.
Day 4. Monemvasia-Githio
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Githio. Former port of Sparta in antiquity, the town of Gythio has a long history and a lot of interesting sites, apart from the picturesque settlement. Furthermore, there is a good number of beaches in a short distance from the centre, such as Mavrovouni and Vathy. Finally, it is a good base for making excursions, as it lies close to many famous towns and sites, such as Diros Caves where boat tours through the underground small river are available to admire these wonders of nature such as caves full of images that stalactites and stalagmites have created passing through many cave chambers.
Day 5. Githio-Athens
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive back to Athens. Explore the beautiful villages of Mani. Explore Athens by night which is full of entertainment! Overnight in Athens.
Day 6. Athens
After breakfast, drop off car at the Athens airport and fly back home with the best memories from Greece!
Prices and Services
Included
- 1 night Grande Bretagne 4* hotel in Nafplio
- 1 night Maniatis 3* hotel in Sparta
- 1 night Panorama of Monemvasia 3* hotel in Monemvasia
- 1 night Aktaion Resort 4* hotel in Githio
- 1 nights President 4* hotel in Athens
- 6 Day car rental pick up/drop off Athens airport
- Hotel taxes
There is discount of 25 € per person if the tour is booked till 31st of August for October period!