Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens
Overview
Discover the wonders of Mystras and Sparta with our Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens, offering a personalized experience through ancient and Byzantine landmarks. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned Mercedes with a professional English-speaking driver who combines excellent local knowledge with attentive service, shares insights along the way, points out places of interest, and adapts the itinerary to your preferences.
Visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Sparta, Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, and Leonidas Monument. Explore the streets, fortifications, palaces, and monasteries of Mystras, with optional local museum and traditional market stops.
Enjoy flexible scheduling, Wi-Fi, bottled water, light refreshments, and pick-up and drop-off. Licensed guiding is available separately upon request.
What's Included
- Bottled water Bottled water and refreshments provided on board
- On board Wi-Fi, USB-C ports and Apple fast chargers
- Professional English-speaking driver sharing landmark details and local insights during the drive
- Comfortable, climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz vehicle suited to your group size
- Pickup/drop-off in Athens, Piraeus port, airport or suburbs; transfers count toward tour duration
- Advance ticket booking assistance at official prices; admission fees paid separately
- Private Mercedes-Benz vehicle with fuel, tolls, parking and all transportation taxes included
- Flexible sightseeing itinerary tailored to your interests within the booked tour duration
- Umbrellas available on board for use during sightseeing stops
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil
- Child safety seats and booster seats available upon advance request
- PDF guide to the tour's main sights and monuments
- Mystras: • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- (Optional) Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Tickets sold only on site: €2/adult – closed every Tuesday
- (Optional) Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil: €6/adult – closed every Tuesday
- Gratuities
- Optional licensed guide for accompanied visits and in-depth interpretation, arranged after booking
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Pickup Information: -Pickup at any location in Athens or Piraeus. -Airport Pickup: Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos), please proceed to the arrivals hall. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Port Pickup: Upon your arrival at the port, please proceed to the ship's exit. Our driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. -Hotel Pickup: For your departure, our driver will meet you in the lobby of your designated hotel or accommodation in Athens at the scheduled time. Please ensure you are ready and waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time. -Luggage Assistance: Our drivers will assist you with your luggage, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. -Contact Information: For urgent assistance, please reach out to us using the contact details provided in your booking or account. -Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them. We look forward to providing you with a memorable and enjoyable tour!
What To Expect
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Athens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Corinth Canal
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Site of Mystra
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis of Ancient Sparta
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Acropolis of Ancient Sparta
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leonidas Monument
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Sparta
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sparta
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Athens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Our professional English-speaking drivers are experienced local professionals with excellent knowledge of Athens and Greece. They share local insights, point out places of interest, answer questions, and adapt the itinerary to your preferences. At archaeological sites and museums, your driver arranges a drop-off as close to the entrance as permitted and a convenient meeting point, allowing you to explore independently.
- For accompanied visits and in-depth historical, archaeological, or cultural interpretation, a licensed tourist guide can be arranged separately. The licensed tourist guide travels alongside your driver and accompanies you during sightseeing visits, without undertaking driving duties. Site-only and small-group guided visits are also available. After booking, Athenaos Travel & Tours can provide the available options and arrange your preferred service, subject to availability and an additional fee.
- Guests with reduced mobility: We provide assistance with boarding and exiting the vehicle. Please inform us in advance of any specific mobility requirements so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.
- Child safety seats are available upon request.
- A smartphone or tablet is required to access the PDF guide.
- Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside central Athens, including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas, transfer time to and from Athens is included within the reserved tour duration and price. Extensions are subject to availability and an additional hourly charge.
- Luggage: Please inform us in advance if you have any special luggage requirements, such as large items or extra bags.
- Driving time: Approximately 2.5 hours each way.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water. Bottled water and refreshments provided on board.
- On board Wi-Fi, USB-C ports and Apple fast chargers.
- Professional English-speaking driver sharing landmark details and local insights during the drive.
- Comfortable, climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz vehicle suited to your group size.
- Pickup/drop-off in Athens, Piraeus port, airport or suburbs; transfers count toward tour duration.
- Advance ticket booking assistance at official prices; admission fees paid separately.
- Private Mercedes-Benz vehicle with fuel, tolls, parking and all transportation taxes included.
- Flexible sightseeing itinerary tailored to your interests within the booked tour duration.
- Umbrellas available on board for use during sightseeing stops.
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil.
- Child safety seats and booster seats available upon advance request.
- PDF guide to the tour's main sights and monuments.
- Mystras: • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18.
- (Optional) Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Tickets sold only on site: €2/adult – closed every Tuesday.
- (Optional) Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil: €6/adult – closed every Tuesday.
- Gratuities.
- Optional licensed guide for accompanied visits and in-depth interpretation, arranged after booking.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Byzantine Mystras & Ancient Sparta Private Day Tour from Athens will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterBottled water and refreshments provided on board
- On board Wi-Fi, USB-C ports and Apple fast chargers
- Professional English-speaking driver sharing landmark details and local insights during the drive
- Comfortable, climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz vehicle suited to your group size
- Pickup/drop-off in Athens, Piraeus port, airport or suburbs; transfers count toward tour duration
- Advance ticket booking assistance at official prices; admission fees paid separately
- Private Mercedes-Benz vehicle with fuel, tolls, parking and all transportation taxes included
- Flexible sightseeing itinerary tailored to your interests within the booked tour duration
- Umbrellas available on board for use during sightseeing stops
- Visits to traditional markets, where you can explore and stock up on local honey and olive oil
- Child safety seats and booster seats available upon advance request
- PDF guide to the tour's main sights and monuments
- Mystras: • €20 per adult • €10 for EU citizens aged 65+ • Free for EU citizens aged ≤25 and non-EU citizens aged ≤18
- (Optional) Archaeological Museum of Sparta - Tickets sold only on site: €2/adult – closed every Tuesday
- (Optional) Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil: €6/adult – closed every Tuesday
- Gratuities
- Optional licensed guide for accompanied visits and in-depth interpretation, arranged after booking
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Special Requests: If you have any special requests or needs, please let us know when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
- Our professional English-speaking drivers are experienced local professionals with excellent knowledge of Athens and Greece. They share local insights, point out places of interest, answer questions, and adapt the itinerary to your preferences. At archaeological sites and museums, your driver arranges a drop-off as close to the entrance as permitted and a convenient meeting point, allowing you to explore independently.
- For accompanied visits and in-depth historical, archaeological, or cultural interpretation, a licensed tourist guide can be arranged separately. The licensed tourist guide travels alongside your driver and accompanies you during sightseeing visits, without undertaking driving duties. Site-only and small-group guided visits are also available. After booking, Athenaos Travel & Tours can provide the available options and arrange your preferred service, subject to availability and an additional fee.
- Guests with reduced mobility: We provide assistance with boarding and exiting the vehicle. Please inform us in advance of any specific mobility requirements so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.
- Child safety seats are available upon request.
- A smartphone or tablet is required to access the PDF guide.
- Transfer Time Inclusion: For pickups outside central Athens, including Piraeus Port (approx. 20 minutes), Athens International Airport (approx. 40 minutes), or suburban areas, transfer time to and from Athens is included within the reserved tour duration and price. Extensions are subject to availability and an additional hourly charge.
- Luggage: Please inform us in advance if you have any special luggage requirements, such as large items or extra bags.
- Driving time: Approximately 2.5 hours each way.
