The Legendary Sparta, Monemvasia Elafonisos 3d private tour

The three-day private tour to Sparta, Monemvasia, and Elafonisos island is the same as the Two days to the legendary Sparta, Mystras and the famous castle city Monemvasia but in the three-day private tour, the famous island of Elafonisos is added for you to enjoy one of the best island beaches in the world. The Simos beach!  It is a private tour to the Laconia region of Peloponnese that you will remember for the rest of your life as the best experience you ever had!

Itinerary of the three-day private tour to Laconia Peloponnese

Athens, Corinth Canal, Sparta, Monemvasia, Elafonisos Island, Athens

Highlights of the Legendary Sparta, Monemvasia Elafonisos 3d private tour

• Admire the famous Corinth Canal
• Legendary Sparta
• The medieval castle town of Monemvasia
• Taste the bio olives, an olive oil tasting, and wine tasting
• Experience one of the best islands of Greece, Elafonisos

Description of the 3-day private tour to Corinth, Sparta, Monemvasia, and Elafonisos island

Day 1: Athens, Corinth canal, Sparta, Monemvasia

Your private tour will start in the morning from Athens; approx after an hour’s drive along the Saronic Gulf road, you will reach the famous Corinth Canal which offers you breathtaking views of the sea. The Corinth canal connects west Greece with East Greece. The Ionian sea with the Aegean sea.

After a short stop for some fantastic pictures, we will head towards Sparta.

Sparta is a modern town today but has important remains of its glorious past. You will see the archaeological museum, the Museum of Olive, the statue of King Leonidas, and the Temple of Goddess Artemis.

 

Day 2: Monemvasia, Elafonisos island

On the second day of the private tour, you will witness emerald waters, heavenly beaches, sand dunes, blue cloudless skies, picturesque landscapes that will make you want to stay there forever!

After breakfast, we will drive to the southern Peloponnese only a few minutes’ drive from Monemvasia, take the ferry (10 minutes sailing) to visit one of the most beautiful Greek islands! Elafonisos is a dream island, a small exotic island like one long sliver of paradise.

Let’s forget for a day the modern civilization. All you need to bring with you is your sun hat, sunscreen, and your good mood! Leave all the rest to the beach, the pure white sand, in the translucent turquoise water, the clear blue sky, and the bright sun.

After a small tour around the town of the island, we will drive to the famous paradise Simos beach for a swim! Simos’s exotic beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. Here, two majestic bays serve up fine white sand with emerald water and a cedar forest that spreads out along the sand dunes.

The ride is spectacular and relaxing and it is one of the only places where you can see seven different colors of the sea. After all, it is one of the calmest places on Earth!

Greece has great memories in store for you and this tour offers the best ones!

We’ll be back in Monemvasia late in the afternoon following the same way back.

Day 3: Monemvasia, Athens

Today after breakfast, your day will be full of visits to naturally wonderful places.

Monemvasia, a seaside small town that stands out due to the huge fortified town built on a rock amidst the sea, home of the famous Yannis Ritsos poet.

You will enjoy a lovely breakfast with a view of the rock of Monemvasia overseeing the Myrtoo ocean, a place that combines natural beauty with historical significance.

Having been a fortress during the Venetian and Ottoman years, Monemvasia is a place that inspires stories and legends. It is truly beautiful, with small shops, captivating little restaurants, and stores to buy memorabilia.

Strolling around you will see castles, more than 26 Byzantine churches, and chapels, and of course the deep blue sea of the Aegean surrounding you.

You will witness the traditional way of producing olive oil and have an olive oil tasting. Here is the major production of the famous Kalamata olives organically grown, where you will have the chance of an olive tasting!

Next, you will have a wine tasting in order to experience the local and the international varieties of grapes that are cultivated in a biological method (Organically grown)!

The tour will bring you back to Athens late in the afternoon through the beautiful landscape of Peloponnese.

Tour Type

• Shore Excursion – Private tour
• Activity level: Moderate

Included in the tour

• Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle or similar appropriate for the size of your group
• Your tour will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver or escort possessing in-depth knowledge of Greece’s history and culture. They will provide insightful commentary throughout the journey, guiding you until the entrance of archaeological sites and museums. However, please note that drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside these venues.
• If you desire a licensed state tour guide to escort you within the archaeological sites and museums, providing comprehensive insights and explanations, we can gladly arrange one for an additional cost. These licensed guides are freelance professionals, and their availability is subject to your tour date.
• When a licensed tour guide or English-speaking tour escort accompanies a group, the professional driver may not necessarily speak English fluently. Their role is focused on providing safe transportation.
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Athens. Extra charge for hotels outside Athens.
• Pick up and drop off at Piraeus Port or Athens Airport.
• Pick up and drop off at our terminal: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 37, 117 43 Athens, Greece.
• Accommodation is based according to availability (for multiple-day tours only)
• Road tolls and all local taxes

Excluded from the tour

• Wine tasting fee (for wine tours)
• Olive oil tasting fee (for olive oil tasting tours)
• Optional Gratuities
• Food and beverage
• Your private chauffeur/guide will discuss a program best suited to your interest and mobile abilities. Option for a professional tour guide with a state license at an extra cost. Read more for the Differences between a Tour Guide and a Tour Driver

Cancellation Policy

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Additional info

• Dress Code: When visiting religious sites, shoulders and knees must be covered out of respect for the cultural norms.
• Please review our Terms & Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions
• Upon booking, an electronic voucher will be emailed to you containing our contact information, tour details, and all necessary instructions. This voucher serves as your ticket and proof of purchase. Please present a printed or digital copy of the voucher on the day of your tour to redeem your activity.
• City Tax for Hotel Stays: Effective from January 1st, 2018, a City Tax for hotel overnights is applicable and not included in our excursion rates. Clients will need to pay this tax directly at their hotel upon check-out. The amount per room is as follows: 5-star hotel: €4/overnight || 4-star hotel: €3/overnight || 3-star hotel: €1.50/overnight
• Opening Hours and Entrance Fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece
• Entrance Fees for Children from Non-EU Countries: Starting November 1st, 2019, children aged 6 and above from non-European Union (non-EU) countries will be required to pay the full entrance fee for Museums and Archaeological sites. For children from EU countries, the existing rates remain in effect. However, it is crucial to have their passports readily available to prove their nationality.

Persons with Disabilities

• Due to uneven surfaces, certain sites are not recommended for persons with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. Such sites are the Acropolis, the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Mycenae, Delphi and Meteora
• In all cases, we recommend comfortable flat-solid walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen.