Tag Archives: Sparta
Visiting the Byzantine Fort of Mystras
The ethereal Mystras, with its abandoned stone and gold fortresses, churches and monasteries is eerie and impressive. Mystras is a fortified town in Laconia close to Sparta. The scent of herbs and wildflowers permeates the air, while the olive trees blend harmoniously with the ruins and stones. Mystras was an intellectual and cultural center where [...]
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Review by George and Amy
We will bear in mind our trip to the ancient towns of Mystras and Sparta Dear John, Thank you for taking good care of all of us, every little thing ended up being excellent. We will undoubtedly bear in mind this trip to the ancient towns of Mystras and Sparta, as thanks to you, we [...]
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Sparta
Sparta in Greece Sparta is a small town (15,000) surrounded by olive and citrus groves, lying at the banks of River Evrotas beneath the sleepless eye of the imposing Mt Taygetos, 220km away from Athens in Southern Greece. Sparta is a modern, easy-going and hospitable town able to receive and cater for its visitors since [...]
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Sparta - Mystras tour, private tour to Mystras and Sparta
Private taxi tour to Sparta and Mystras Our 2-day private Sparta and Mystras tour will take you from Athens to the historical city of Sparta, in the heart of the Peloponnese Peninsula, and the Fortress State of Mystras, one of the most significant landmarks of the Byzantine Era in Greece. Itinerary of the Sparta – [...]