Mystras, Greece
Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour.
Private tour package 9 days in GreeceClassic Greece off-season: UNESCO sites 9 days tour from Athens. Greece Peloponnese must-see sites circle tour.tour ID: #149
off-season only tour
Tour summaryClassic Greece off-season: UNESCO sites 9 days tour from Athens. Monterrasol Travel minivan private tour. Greece Peloponnese must-see sites circle tour. This page describes details of the multi-day private car tour #149 offered by Monterrasol Travel. We, Monterrasol Travel, are an independent tour operator specialized in cultural and destination tourism. This sightseeing tour has been developed by Monterrasol Travel for private travelers based on our own experiences and belongs to the group of car tours with pre-designed itineraries. If you like this tour but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #149. The custom itinerary will cost you nothing, it's free from our side. The tour will start and finish in Athens (Greece) and will take 9 days (8 nights). During this tour you will visit Mycenae, Nafplio, Argos, Tiryns, Sparta, Mystras, Messene, Olympia, Patras, Rio, Loutraki, Corinth canal, Ancient Corinth located in Greece. Overall, with this tour you will visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 5 sites from the UNESCO Tentative List (sites that were submitted to the World Heritage Committee, and are awaiting to consider for nomination, and therefore suitable for inscription on the World Heritage List). Additional informationWe will pick you up at any hotel or place, in or around Athens. Drop off is the same as pick up, or upon request in another place. We, at Monterrasol Travel, practice the Slow Tourism philosophy. That means that we work our tours at a pace that allows to our clients have a more authentic experience and a true exploring of each destination that features in our itineraries. The default tour price includes rooms in 3-star hotels, which are usually not near historical centers with pedestrian streets. If you would like better accommodation in terms of location and quality level, please contact us. This tour can be booked by solo traveler as exclusive solo tour (the tour will be for you only, without other travelers in the vehicle). The price for 1 person reflects it. We provide for this tour a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). We recommend you consider traveling off-season. Advantages of traveling off-season. Photo galleryPhoto gallery of attractions involved in this tour. Tour descriptionWe welcome you to our classic Greece 9-day tour from Athens. This off-season circle tour belongs to our category of Classic Greece tours focusing on must-see Greece Peloponnese locations, mostly UNESCO sites and well-known historical places. We suggest this tour if you have limited time in Greece and would like to know some of the must-see mainland Greece attractions. The tour will start with visiting Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage site), the heart of Mycenaean civilization, mostly known as the last phase of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece, spanning the period from approximately 1750 to 1050 BC. In Mycenae, we will see an archaeological site and an archaeological museum. We will come to stay in the coastal town of Nafplio (UNESCO Tentative List site) for two nights. In Nafplio, which once served as a capital of Greece, we will see its impressive hilly fortress Palamidi (UNESCO Tentative List site) and the town's fortified part, Akronafplia. Later, we will come to the town of Argos to see its archaeological site (UNESCO Tentative List site). On the way from Nafplio to Sparta, we will visit the archaeological site of Tiryns (UNESCO World Heritage site), a hill fort known from before the beginning of the Bronze Age. It reached its height of importance between 1400 and 1200 BC, when it became one of the most important centers of the Mycenaean world. Tiryns is associated with the myths surrounding Heracles, as his residence during his labors, and some sources cite it as his birthplace. In Sparta, we will say hello to King Leonidas, king of the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, from approximately 530-480 BCE. He died during the Battle of Thermopylae. We will also walk the archaeological site of Sparta. The next day, we will come to see Mystras (UNESCO World Heritage site), known in the Chronicle of the Morea as Myzethras or Myzithras, a fortified town near Sparta. We will explore the large collection of historic buildings and see the beautiful artworks that have survived inside the churches and other monuments. After returning back to Sparta, we will visit the well-known Olive Oil Museum. Our next destination is the important site of Messene (UNESCO Tentative List site), the ruins of the large classical city-state of Ancient Messene. The site was founded in the Bronze Age as Ithome, and Ancient Messene was larger than Athens at the time; it had formidable fortification walls that were 9.5 kilometers in length and imposing public buildings and temples. The part of the Walls of Ancient Messene we will see after the archaeological site. During the next day, we will explore Ancient Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage site), the ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Zeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Here we will walk its large archaeological site and visit the archaeological museum of Olympia (one of the most important museums in Greece) that houses finds from the archaeological site, including a Praxiteles sculpture. From Olympia, we will come to the important coastal town of Patras, to see its impressive hilly castle, several sites from Roman times, and the Patras Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew, a grand cathedral dedicated to the First-Called Apostle of Christ, Saint Andrew. This impressive cathedral is considered the largest Orthodox church in Greece and the third-largest Byzantine-style church in the Balkans. After an overnight in Patras, we will come to see the Patras Archaeological Museum, the second most important after the Acropolis Museum in Athens. After the museum, we will see one of two fortresses intended to protect the entrance of the Corinthian Gulf. The Rio fortress, historically known as the Castle of the Morea, in opposition to its counterpart, the Castle of Rumelia at Antirrio, was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in 1499 above the ruins of an ancient temple of Poseidon. Along with its twin, the Antirrio Castle, the fortresses were nicknamed the Little Dardanelles. Before returning back to Athens, we will explore another important and well-known place, Ancient Corinth. Here we will see an archaeological site and museum. We also will see the impressive Corinth Canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Completed in 1893, it cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese peninsula from the Greek mainland. Border crossing for this tripThis tour does not require border crossing. Money and paymentsIn each country of your trip you can use main credit and debit cards. You can use ATM to withdrawal cash or pay at purchase point with card. More information on currencies, payments, and use cards you can read on this our page: On the trip: currencies, payments, card use. Last reviewed: 1 December 2025 Tour itineraryTour starts in: Athens, Greece day 1: travel to Mycenae, visit Mycenae archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site), visit Mycenae museum; travel to Nafplio for accommodation Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 878 km. What is a good itinerary for a multi-day tourHow to understand if this itinerary is good for you? Read our advice: what is a good itinerary for a multi-day tour. If you like this private tour and itinerary but you would like to change something, please do not hesitate to contact us and mention the ID number of this tour: #149. We do not charge for development a custom car tour itinerary, it will cost you nothing. We will be glad to discuss with you the details of your future trip and plan it following your ideas and wishes. Visited places during the tourOur tour will pass several towns and places along the route. Each town and place has something to offer from a tourist's point of view. We will stop in each place and explore its attractions. The exact attractions for each place or town can be seen in the tour's itinerary. Here is the list of places visited during this tour, in the order they appear in the itinerary. Mycenae, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mycenae is an archaeological site near Mykines in Argolis, north-eastern Peloponnese, Greece. It is located about 120 kilometers south-west of Athens and is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nafplio, GreeceKnown for castle, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, monument, museum, promenade, viewpoint; fortress is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; castle is a UNESCO Tentative List Site; fortified town is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Nafplio is a seaport town in the Peloponnese that has expanded up the hillsides near the north end of the Argolic Gulf. To the Nafplio belong 2 castles and its center is old fortified town. Argos, GreeceKnown for ancient theatre, archaeological site, castle, fortress, historical center, museum, orthodox cathedral; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site Argos is a lively town in the Peloponnese, often described as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, making it a fascinating blend of everyday Greek life and deep antiquity. The Argos archaeological site feature the remains of the ancient agora, huge theater and baths. Above the town rises the castle of Larisa, the ancient acropolis and later medieval fortress. Tiryns, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tiryns is a famous ancient citadel in Greece's Peloponnese region and was one of the most significant centers of the Mycenaean civilization. What makes Tiryns truly special are its gigantic walls. They are the iconic example of ＂Cyclopean＂ masonry. Tiryns is located very close to the lovely seaside town of Nafplio. Sparta, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site As the great rival of Athens in ancient Greece, Sparta prided itself on the iron-hearted warrior culture that remained the backbone of their civilization. Ancient Sparta was mostly a military city-state. The Spartans believed that their purpose was to become strong soldiers and protect their homeland even with their lives. A Spartan should be strong in body, healthy in mind and brave in character. Mystras, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, archaeological site, viewpoint, orthodox monastery; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mystras is a fortified town and a former municipality in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece. Mystras is situated on the slopes of Taygetos Mountain, near Sparta. Mystras served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of the Morea in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering. Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Messene, GreeceKnown for ancient settlement, ancient theatre, archaeological site, landmark, museum, viewpoint; archaeological site is a UNESCO Tentative List Site The vast Archaeological Site of Ancient Messene, relatively new, has been largely excavated and restored to the point that is one of most impressive sites in Greece. Highlights are the theater, the stadium, the gymnasium architectural complex and the Hellenistic sanctuary of Asclepius among others. Olympia, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum; archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Olympia is a small town on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name, which was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held. Olympia is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Patras, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, castle, coastal town, museum, promenade, seaport, viewpoint, winery, orthodox cathedral Patras is Greece's third-largest city and the regional capital of Western Greece, in the northern Peloponnese, 215 km west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras. The core settlement has a history spanning for four millenniums; in the Roman period it had become a cosmopolitan center of the eastern Mediterranean whilst, according to the Christian tradition, it was also the place where Saint Andrew was crucified. Patras and its region is home to various Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Monuments, including the Roman Odeon, the Fortress of Rio and the Fortress of Patras. Rio, GreeceKnown for bridge, coastal town, fortress, seaport, viewpoint Rio is a town in the suburbs of Patras and is the northernmost municipal unit of the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Rio has been a strategic point since antiquity. From early 19th century at the cape over Rio is located an old Turkish castle (the Castle of the Morea). Loutraki, GreeceKnown for beach, coastal town, marina, promenade Corinth canal, GreeceKnown for landmark, sightseeing, viewpoint The Corinth canal is a man made 6.3 kilometers long and about 24 meters wide canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Today, the Corinth Canal is both a working waterway and a sightseeing attraction. Ancient Corinth, GreeceKnown for archaeological site, museum Ancient Corinth was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta, was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece. For Christians, Ancient Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament. #149 Tour mapTour starts in: Athens, Greece 
day 1: Mycenae archaeological site; Mycenae museum; accommodation in Nafplio Tour finishes in: Athens, Greece Planned distance of this tour: 878 km. Availability of this tourPlease check below for the availability of this private tour for a specific month and year. In addition, for this tour, a 30 days cut-off period is in effect. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us with questions about availability. Check availability for specific period:
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The min amount of people in this tour: 1 This private tour is not available from 22 May to 31st August. SRS means single room supplement. Prices above depend on the season. Read our pricing policy. Maybe you want?What the tour includes• transport with driver • transportation in car with air conditioner • the car is minivan by default • company's tour guide • English spoken driver and tour guide • tour guide all the time with you • transportation for your group only, no foreigners • accommodation in 3-star hotels or pensions • accommodation with breakfast only What the tour does not include• lunch and dinner • accommodation in single rooms • hotel tourist tax • professional tour guide • entry fees and tickets • flights tickets • ferry tickets • travel insurance • country visas Safe TravelsThe Safe Travels stamp allows travelers to recognize destination companies around the world that have implemented health and hygiene protocols that are aligned with WTTC's Global Safe Travels Protocols. Monterrasol Travel Private tours has implemented health and hygiene protocols. Monterrasol Travel is the Safe Travels company.  |
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