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Sparta, Mystras (two days tour) |
Corinth Canal,
Ancient Corinth,
Sparta
Mystras, Nafplion Palamidi, Tyrins,
Mycenae
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1st DAY: Greece private tour drives westwards along the scenic
coast , through the ancient areas of Elefsis
and Megara until we reach the Corinth
canal with its breathtaking views (short stop / on the bridge,
which is the highest point of the canal
-80
meters high and 6 km long- which
connects the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea (short
stop).
Shortly after we arrive at the Ancient town
of
Corinth. Back in ancient times Corinth was one of the
three major powers in Greece, and took part in
all the battles against the Persians. It was from
one of the richest cities and this is quite
evident by its remains, including the huge Agora
(market place) and Apollo's Temple 6th c . B .C.)
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 The ancient theatre of Sparta is on the southern side of the
Acropolis of
Sparta. We do not know whether there was a theatre on this
site in archaic times, if there was a structure of some kind, it would have
been wooden, or the natural form of the slope itself may have served the
purpose, as it did for contemporary Athenians as the theatre of Dionysus.
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Following the road
from Sparta which passes through plane trees, cypresses, olive
trees, mulberries and orange trees we reach Mystras.
In the distance, mount Taygetos looms proudly. We scan its
innumerable peaks, precipitous slopes and deep gorges until our
gaze suddenly rests on a hill, detached from the mountain range.
On the
naturally defended hill of Myzithras in Lacedaimon, the
ruler of the Frankish Principate of Achaia
Guillaume
de Villehardouin built in 1249 a strong medieval
castle the "Oriokastro" which
was to play an important role in the history of the last
centuries of the Byzantine empire.
High on its summit
stands an impregnable fortress and on its flanks extends the
erstwhile glorious Medieval state of
Mystras, now in ruins and
silent.
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2nd day:
Continue for
Nafplion (first
capital city of Greece in modern time - time for shopping if you
wish) through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town
nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts
of the Palamidi Fortress.
Over night in a traditional hotel, located on the top of
the old city just under the castle), the picturesque town nestling at
the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty
ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.
After breakfast visit the most well preserved castle in Greece, Palamidi.
You can view our portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Nafplion
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Depart for ancient Tiryns, (Set on a bluff in the centre of a plain, the
fortress of
Tyrins is a Cyclopean structure dating from the 13c
BC, a well preserved masterpiece of ancient military architecture.)
Then drive on to
Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides,
the city " rich in gold " of the ancient poets.
Visit the Lions
Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Royal Tombs of King
Agamemnon e.t.c. Return to Athens
You can view our portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Mycenae
All the information & photos on this website is updated
continuously.
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DEPARTURE |
PRICE |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Daily:
One or Two day tour
Acropolis of Sparta:
Open all day
Mystras: Daily, 8a.m to 7p.m (winter
3 p.m). Entrance fee 5
Euro, including the museum.
Nemea site and Mycenae site:
Daily in summer, 8a.m to 7p.m (winter to 3p.m)
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Corinth
Canal
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Ancient Corinth
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Lion Gate of
Mycenae
- Tomb of
Agamemnon
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Ancient Tiryns
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Nafplion
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Sparta -
Mystras
Closed on Holidays:
January 1st., March
25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On
Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00- 17.00. |
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