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    Mystras and Mani. Explore historical places [5days]

    Mystras and Mani. Explore historical places [5days]

    A 5-Day Journey Through History: Mystras & the Mani Peninsula

    Explore the timeless heart of the Peloponnese on a culturally rich FIT trip to Mystras and Mani, designed for independent travelers. Begin in Kalamata, a vibrant coastal hub, before discovering the legendary land of Mani, known for its stone towers and rugged beauty. Enjoy an optional visit to Mystras, the UNESCO-listed Byzantine capital near Sparta. Complete the journey with visits to the impressive Castle of Methoni and Castle of Koroni. A flexible itinerary blending history, landscapes, and authentic local culture.

    Highlights
    • Base stay and exploration in Kalamata, combining history, coastline, and local gastronomy
    • Cultural discovery of Sparta with an optional visit to Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Scenic journey through the wild and historic Mani
    • Visits to the impressive Venetian fortresses of Castle of Methoni and Castle of Koroni
    Departures

    All year round

    Your package includes:

    • Car rental
    • Accommodation at a 4* Hotel Elite City Resort or similar

    Itinerary

    Arrival at Athens airport, pick up the car and drive to Kalamata. The natural beauty of this city with the indented shores, sandy beaches, forested mountains and fertile valleys, coexists with significant archaeological monuments. Then we offer you to enjoy dinner in one of the local taverns and spend the night in the 5-star Horizon Blu Boutique Hotel or similar.

    Start your day with a delicious breakfast. After your breakfast we offer you to visit Sparta – a city filled with history. Broad streets full of trees, large squares, neoclassical buildings, scented by the olive, orange and lemon trees of the nearby valley of the Eurotas River: this is Sparta. While in Sparta, visit the Archaeological Museum of Sparta. Its exhibits cover a tremendously long period (Neolithic to late Roman age). Then we suggest you drive to ancient Mystras to see Byzantine palaces and monasteries from the Byzantine era. After that we offer you to enjoy the cuisine of Kalamata and overnight.

    Have a delicious breakfast and drive to Mani region with the picturesque villages (for example, village Areopoli) made out of stones, enjoy traditional food, amazing nature and historical places. Also we offer you to visit the Caves of Diros – one of the most beautiful caves, nature with incomparable art and patience carved a miracle beyond all imagination. Then you return to your hotel in Kalamata, have dinner and overnight.

    Start your day with breakfast and then we offer you to go to River tracking Stenosia to enjoy natural beauty and explore the wild nature – hidden waterfalls, isolated beaches and lonely mountain peaks. After that we invite you to get to know the Castle of Methoni and Koroni. Methoni and Koroni, two quintessential Greek seaside towns, are home to Venetian castles, countless pristine sandy beaches, and lush landscapes. The two towns are intertwined in myriad ways although they are approximately a thirty minute drive away from each other. After that return to Kalamata and overnight.

    Return to Athens from your flight. If you want to extend your tour in Athens – give us a request.

    Your package excludes:

    • City tax – 4 € per night

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