Mystras (Mistras) Tours and Tickets

Once known as the wonder of Morea, the ancient city of Mystras is an impeccably-preserved Byzantine city built into a towering mountain. It can be difficult to make your own way to Mystras; this private tour takes that difficulty out of the equation. Explore the city described by the UNESCO World Heritage List as a splendid complex of palaces then drive to historic Sparta, where you’ll visit an ancient citadel and the statue of King Leonidas.

Enjoy a day at the famous Sparta whose attitude of life has inspired generations throughout the centuries! Visit Mystras, the second most significant town during the Byzantine Empire!

The mountaintop city of Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage site and among the most impressive Byzantine ruins in Greece. This private full-day tour from Costa Navarino offers ample time to explore the ruins, including the Kástro, Ayía Sofía church, and the Despots’ Palace. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Wine roads and Greek traditions will guide you through history. Explore iconic sites, stunning beaches and traditional picturesque villages, monuments of architecture and culture, legendary ancient cities and fortresses combined with flavors of wine, impeccable local cuisine and hospitality. On our tour, we have harmoniously combined and defined all aspects of your convenience in one impressive tour dedicated to food, wine and the ancient history of our regions, without sacrificing the most important - your free time. We invite you to experience the Peloponnese in a new, more exciting style and experience everything you associate with Greece.

Mystras and Monemvasia, the great Byzantine castles of the Peloponnese, remain alive and convey to visitors all the story of the past. The fortress town of Mystras with the captivating ruins of churches, libraries, strongholds, and palaces is another Peloponnese UNESCO World-Heritage listed site. Mystras is overlooking the city of Sparta. Among the most important historical sites in the Peloponnese, here is where the Byzantine Empire’s richly artistic and intellectual culture made its last stand. Monemvasia, a Gibraltar-like rock, which forms a small island linked by a bridge, with a medieval village at its base. The village is enclosed within the walls of a castle, with narrow, cobbled streets, flanked by winding stairways that weave between a complex network of stone houses. Diros caves are oneof the most extraordinary caves in Greece. The crystal-studded stalactites and stalagmites are spectacular, in shades of rose, green, amber, black, blood red, and purple.

Be the knight or princess of your childhood fairy tales in the Byzantine town of Mystras. Head out of Kalamata for the day to explore the fascinating town of Mystras. Enjoy the scenery during the transfer in the comfortable automobile. Perfect for those coming from a cruise ship! Get inside tips from a local. Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences. An ideal choice for families.

Sparta is one of the most historical destination, an ancient center which is famous for its well organized ancient army . It was founded by the Dorians in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city by Lycurgus (law-giver). Leonidas was also a warrior king of the Greek city-state of Sparta. In 480 BC the king Leonidas and 300 Spartans won the huge Persian army.

This is a 5-day tour like no other in the Peloponnese because it combines all the must-see archaeological and historical sites with the most beautiful, off the usual touristic track, scenery of the region. From Ancient Corinth, Olympia, Messini, Mycenae and Epidaurus to medieval towns of Nafplion, Monemvasia, Methoni, Pylos and Mystras, to spectacular caves of Diros and the Natural habitats of famous Voidokilia and Peroulia beaches, this is one of its kind experience. Marvel at the local traditional cuisine on seafront fish selected restaurants with spectacular view and rest in 4 star exceptional hotels. Travel with our new private luxury MERCEDES BENZ limos - minivans - minibuses in safety,comfort and style and let your local professional English speaking tour driver to make you feel like a local.

9 Day tour package at the ancient sites of the Peloponnesian peninsula, Greece to visit Monemvasia, Ancient Sparta, Mystras, Ancient Messene, Epicurus Apollo & the peninsula of Mani. You will visit the Venetian castles and hidden paths through untamed nature & you will enjoy a swim at the famous beaches of Peloponnese such as “Voidokoilia’’. You will visit UNESCO’s sites combining leisure time at the beaches of the Peloponnese coastline. You will get to know everything about the everyday life of the locals, you will visit traditional villages where you can buy hand-made products & have a special visit at a winery for wine lovers. Moreover you will enjoy the journey with the Cog Railway in Kalavrita, going through Vouraikos Canyon, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Greece, with special visit at the cave of Lakes in Kalavrita. Book online this 9 day vacation package around Peloponnese.

Our tours and services are flexible and can be adapted to the customer’s needs. All our professional drivers have the required certifications and are fluent in English. Their experience will help you feel safe and at easy in one of our well maintained, comfortable vehicles. You will have the added benefit of visiting archaeological sites at different times from the large tour buses and groups of visitors, thus enabling you to experience the wonderful monuments and learn their history at a time of the day when they are not overcrowded. The cost of hiring our services is smaller than purchasing individual tickets from large tour and excursion companies.

History buffs and movie fans alike will love a private 8-hour tour to Sparta and Mystras. Private transportation spares you the stress of crowded and slow buses.  Starting with pickup from your Athens hotel or port, enjoy a comfortable and efficient ride from beginning to end. Independently explore the world of Leonidas and his Spartans at the Corinth Canal, Acropolis of Sparta, Temple of Artemis Orthia, and much more.

If you have time for one historical side trip from Athens or Nafplio, this private and convenient full-day tour to Mystras is ideal. Journey through the Peloponnese to UNESCO-listed Mystras, whose semi-crumbled frescoed churches and mansions were once a Byzantine power center. Explore the ruins independently before choosing to visit nearby Sparta’s archaeological ruins or olive oil museum, and perhaps selecting an alternative coast-road return route. Lunch plus Athens and Nafplio pickup and drop-off included.