Mystras Half day tour from Gythio

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
English Speaking tour Guide
Mercedes Vip air condition vehicle
Mineral cold water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
English Speaking driver

No entry tickets at museums/archaeological places

Overview

Set off from Gytheio in the comfort of a Mercedes V.I.P Service to a half-day tour to the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. In the Byzantine Times Mystras used to be the second most important city after Constantinople, a major piece on the political chessboard of the time, a center of power, and trade. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a meal of local traditional cuisine in a restaurant in Parori, a peaceful village full of old-aged tall trees and running waters on the foot of Mystras hill. • English-speaking guide. • A guided tour of Mystras. • Amazing landscape. • Breathtaking views. • A visit to historical and architectural interest. • A meal to a peaceful place.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Our driver will pick up all travelers from their hotel, apartment or from the port of Gythio ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

Our driver will wait for all travelers at the square of Town Hall of Gythio, on request.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Archaeological Site of Mystra

Starting from Gytheio, passing through vast olive, orange and lemon groves next to the riverbank of the mythical Evrotas river, smelling the summer aromas of the area, you will see on the foot of Taygetos Mountain a hill on which the Byzantine Town of Mystras is located. Mystras is an exceptional example of a well preserved fortified Byzantine city, a World Cultural Heritage Monument protected by Unesco since 1989. Take a guided tour, which lasts approximately two hours, of the town and learn about the history of the castle-town. Visit the churches and the monastery of Pantanassa, the only place that is inhabited nowadays. The palace and the fortresses are typical examples of Byzantine architecture. Admire the breathtaking view of Evrotas plain. After your visit to Mystras enjoy a meal of local traditional cuisine in a restaurant in Parori, a peaceful village full of old-aged tall trees and running waters on the foot of Mystras hill.

2 hours

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
English speaking escort will join your group at Mystras
The tour includes Lunch at a peaceful village with running waters

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.