Three days long private tours

Argolis-Sparta-Mystras-Diros caves

length: 3 days

This tour gives you the opportunity to explore the city of Nafplion starting by the antiquities of Mycenae and Epidaurus. After that the beautiful Mystras where you will have a perfect full day with an overstay at Gytheion. Last but not least the wild scenery Mani area with houses made like towers and Diros Cave the gate to the underworld.

We always offer you the flexibility to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

  • Location Argolis
  • Destinations
  • Departure / Return Location Customer Defined
  • Departure Time Customer Defined
  • Return Time 8 hours after lunch the last day
  • Included
    • English speaking driver
    • Free WIFI on board
    • Transportation in luxury can according to the group size
  • Not Included
    • Entrance tickets
    • Lunch
    • Tour Guide (Contact us if you like a tour guide to inform you for the cost)
  • Group Sizes
    • sedan: 1 to 3 pax
    • minibus or van: 4 to 8 pax
    • minibus: 8 to18 pax
1

Epidaurus

Leaving Athens early in the morning heading to the Corinth Canal via the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf making a quick stop to take pictures. We will then continue to Epidaurus where exists the amphitheater of Epidaurus, is a well preserved monument, still in use today during the “Summer Athens’ Festival”.

2

Mycenae

Next stop to Mycenae archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon (visit).

3

Nafplio

Proceed to Nafplio to explore the picturesque city.

Overnight in Nafplion.

1

Sparta

We depart in the morning heading south of Peloponnese until we reach Sparta, situated on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese.

2

Mystras

We continue on to Mystras, the “Wonder of the Morea”, was built as an amphitheater around the fortress erected in 1249 by William of Villehardouin. Reconquered by the Byzantines, then occupied by the Turks and the Venetians, the city was abandoned in 1832, leaving only the breathtaking medieval ruins, standing in a beautiful landscape.

The beauty of the churches of Mystras, which during the Paleologus Renaissance had been covered with dramatic frescoes, the renown of the libraries of Mystras and the glory of its writers (including Georges Gemiste Plethon and Jean Bessarion who brought neo-Platonic humanism to Italy) gave substance thereafter for the legend of the “Wonder of Morea”.

After lunch we head to Gytheion where we will stay overnight.

1

Diros Caves

After breakfast, we depart for the area of Mani where you will be able to admire the Caves of Diros. The Diros Caves are located approximately 12 miles south of Areopolis and they are part of an underground river. About 5,000 meters have been exposed and accessible by small boats and through narrow passageways.

One is surrounded by formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Archaeological research has shown that the caves have served as places of worship in Paleolithic and Neolithic times and their inhabitant believed that the caves were the entrance to the underworld.

After lunch, we start our way back to Athens.

  • Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus Full: €6
  • Mycenae: for the Archaeological Site, the Museum and the Treasure of Atreus Full: €9
  • Nafplio: Fortress of Palamidi Full: €4
  • Opening hours for Mycenae

    Winter: 8.30-16.00

    Summer: April: 08.00-19.00 / May-August: 08:00-20:00 / September: 08.00-19.00/ October: 08.00-18.00

  • Opening hours for Fortress of Palamidi

    Winter: 8.30-16.00

    Summer: April: 08.00-19.00 / May-August: 08:00-20:00 / September: 08.00-19.00/ October: 08.00-18.00

  • Opening hours for Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus

    Winter: 8.00-17.00

    Summer: April: 08.00-19.00 / May-August: 08:00-20:00 / September: 08.00-19.00/ October: 08.00-18.00

  • Sites’ Opening Hours during Holidays

    6 January: 08:30 – 15:00
    Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
    Good Friday: 12:00 – 17:00
    Holy Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00
    Easter Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
    Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 – 15:00
    15 August: 08:30 – 15:00
    28 October: 08:30 – 15:00

    Closed on:
    1 January
    25 March
    Easter Sunday
    May 1rst
    25 & 26 December

  • What to wear

    Summer: Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, athletic shoes and sunscreen.

    Winter: Comfortable warm clothing, jacket and winter shoes.

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3 days