expedia

Monemvasia, Mystras & Sparta Full-Day Luxury Private Tour

By Yomadic.Tours & Transfers
Free cancellation available
Price is €511 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the medieval fortress town of Monemvasia and the legendary land of Sparta on a full-day private tour from Athens. Enjoy a scenic stop at the iconic Corinth Canal, explore ancient Spartan history, and visit the renowned Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil before walking through the castle town of MonemvasiaThis journey is not simply about visiting places
Your day begins as you leave Athens behind and cross the majestic Corinth Canal, standing above the narrow passage where seas meet and history unfolds. From there, the landscape opens into the heart of the Peloponnese — a region of heroes, warriors, and legends.

In Sparta, you don’t just see ruins — you stand in the land of Leonidas and the 300. You hear the storey of discipline, honour, and courage that still echoes through history. At the Olive Oil Museum, you discover how something as simple as the olive tree became sacred, sustaining Greek life for thousands of years.

Activity location

  • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Check availability

Monemvasia, Mystras & Sparta – Full-Day Luxury Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Mini Van & Black Suv
Full Day Private Tour
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€511.09 x 1 Adult€511.09
Total
Price is €511.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Groups of 1-3 people are transported in luxurious saloon vehicles.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport via modern, private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert English-speaking Tour Drivers with extensive knowledge from the Ancient Greek History
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We will give you time for lunch but the cost is not included at the tour price
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees at the archaelogical sites museums
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    TIPS

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Athens

  • 1h
Pick-Up from Athens (07:00)

Corinth Canal

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
top at the Corinth Canal (20 minutes) Corinth Canal Short photo stop at the famous engineering marvel connecting the Aegean & Ionian Seas. Quick historical briefing and panoramic views.

Peloponnese

  • 1h 30m
Scenic Drive through the Peloponnese Pass through Arcadia and Laconia regions. Commentary about Greek history, mythology & the Peloponnesian War.

Sparta

  • 45m
Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Sparta (optional). See the statue of King Leonidas. Learn about Spartan society, discipline, and military culture.

Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Discover the history of olive cultivation in Greece from antiquity to modern times. Learn about olive oil production techniques. Cultural insight into one of Greece’s most important products.

Monemvasia

  • 45m
There are places you visit… and there are places you feel. Monemvasia belongs to the second category. Rising dramatically from the Myrtoan Sea, this majestic rock fortress is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway — its name literally means “single entrance.” The moment you pass through its stone gate, you step into another era.A Living Medieval Castle Town Inside the castle walls, there are no modern streets or traffic — only cobblestone alleys, stone mansions, Byzantine churches, and hidden courtyards filled with bougainvillea. The Lower Town is beautifully preserved and still inhabited, offering a rare opportunity to experience a medieval settlement that continues to live and breathe.

Monemvasia Fortress

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Monemvasia is not simply a destination — it is a landscape that makes you pause, breathe deeply, and gaze at the horizon. Built upon a massive rock rising dramatically from the Myrtoan Sea, it resembles a stone ship anchored forever off the coast of Laconia. The sense of vastness here is extraordinary — before you stretches the endless blue of the sea, and around you stand centuries of history carved into stone. The Feeling of Infinity From the fortress walls, the view embraces the entire horizon. The sound of waves breaks gently against the cliffs below. Sunsets paint the sky in gold, amber, and deep crimson. Sea and sky merge into a single, endless line. In the Upper Town, the perspective becomes almost surreal. Standing there, you feel suspended between sky and sea, surrounded by silence and light. A Town Beyond Time Passing through its single entrance, you leave the modern world behind. Inside the castle walls, narrow cobblestone alleys, stone mansions, and Byzantine

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Athens your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Athens

With so many things to do in Athens, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Athens. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Athens to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.