Embark on a private tour from Athens to Sparta and Ancient Corinth, immersing yourself in history and breathtaking scenery. Explore the town of Sparta, visit the iconic statue of Leonidas, and discover the ancient ruins of Corinth. Indulge in local products and enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your needs.
Embark on a private tour from Athens to Sparta and Ancient Corinth, immersing yourself in history and breathtaking scenery. Explore the town of Sparta, visit the iconic statue of Leonidas, and discover the ancient ruins of Corinth. Indulge in local products and enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your needs.
- Corinth Canal - This incredible man-made canal links the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with central Greece. Over 2,500 workers excavated 6,400 meters over twelve years (from 1881 to 1893). Visitors can stop for photos, walk across a pedestrian bridge, and admire the canal from 80 meters high.
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- Corinth Canal - This incredible man-made canal links the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with central Greece. Over 2,500 workers excavated 6,400 meters over twelve years (from 1881 to 1893). Visitors can stop for photos, walk across a pedestrian bridge, and admire the canal from 80 meters high.
- Sparta - Sparta was distinctive in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution, introduced by the legendary Lycurgus. He organized society to prioritize military efficiency, focusing all social institutions on military training and physical development. Its residents were categorized as Spartiates (Spartan citizens with full rights), mothakes (non-Spartan free men raised as Spartans), perioikoi (free residents involved in commerce), and helots (state-owned serfs, enslaved non-Spartan local population).
- Archaeological Museum of Sparta - The Archaeological Museum of Sparta is the oldest provincial archaeological museum in the country. Its neoclassical building, constructed between 1874 and 1876 in the city center, is a listed building due to its architectural and historical significance.
The museum is closed every Tuesday. General admission is €10.
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Acropolis and Ancient Theater - Thucydides wrote:
Suppose the city of Sparta to be deserted, and nothing left but the temples and the ground-plan, distant ages would be very unwilling to believe that the power of the Lacedaemonians was at all equal to their fame. Their city is not built continuously, and has no splendid temples or other edifices it rather resembles a group of villages and would therefore make a poor show.
Visitors can explore The Acropolis and the Ancient Theater of Sparta. Built from local white marble during the Roman period, the late first-century B.C. theater was one of the largest in the Classical world. It could hold an estimated 16,000 people, featured a mobile stage, and was a tourist attraction in ancient times. Much of the auditorium was destroyed during the Byzantine period, and the remaining marble and limestone blocks have suffered from erosion. -
Leonidas Monument - The statue of King Leonidas stands defiantly in front of a stadium. When the Persians attacked at Thermopylae and demanded the Spartans and their allies surrender their weapons, Leonidas’ response, immortalized beneath his feet, was ‘Molon labe’ (‘Come and get them’).
Excavations conducted in the previous century, north of modern Sparta, uncovered an impressive structure. The edifice, dating back to the 5th century B.C., was made from large limestone blocks. The archaeologist who led the 1892 excavations initially thought it was a small temple. Although its purpose is not yet confirmed, it is believed to be the tomb of Leonidas. According to Pausanias, it was here that the remains of the legendary Spartan king were transferred and buried after the battle of Thermopylae. The tomb of Leonidas is the only preserved monument of the Ancient Agora. -
Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil - OPTIONAL/ The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, located in Sparta (Peloponnese), immerses visitors in the culture, history, and technology of olive and olive oil production in Greece, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. The olive and olive oil are presented from various perspectives: economy, nutrition, religious worship, art, and technology. The museum offers the chance to see the earliest evidence of the olive tree and olive oil production in Greece: Rare fossilized olive leaves, 50,000-60,000 years old, from Santorini, the oldest findings proving the presence of the olive tree in Greece, and Linear B Tablets of the 14th century BC (exact replicas), with the first written records about olives and olive oil.
Visiting is optional and depends on time. The museum is closed every Tuesday. General admission is €5. -
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Here lie the remnants of Ancient Corinth, one of the largest cities in Ancient Greece. Walking through the ancient city of Corinth is like stepping back in time.
For Christians, Corinth is well-known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of Paul the Apostle’s missionary journeys.
A combined ticket for Ancient Corinth is €15 in summer or €8 in winter (includes museum entry).
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Archaeological Museum of Corinth - Visit the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth.
In winter, the museum is closed on Tuesdays.
The archaeological site ticket includes museum entry. - Athens - Return to Athens.

- Informative books and audio documentary with historical details available during travel
- Experienced professional English-speaking tour driver
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your location in Athens, Piraeus, or upon request
- Highly clean, air-conditioned vehicles (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private transportation includes all expenses (fuels, toll roads, parking fees)
- Informative books and audio documentary with historical details available during travel
- Experienced professional English-speaking tour driver
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your location in Athens, Piraeus, or upon request
- Highly clean, air-conditioned vehicles (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private transportation includes all expenses (fuels, toll roads, parking fees)
- Licensed Archaeologist guide up request/depends availability (arrangements with: tourist-guides.gr/)
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Gratuities
- Licensed Archaeologist guide up request/depends availability (arrangements with: tourist-guides.gr/)
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Gratuities
We visit Sparta as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history, scenery.
If you want to see most of Modern/Ancient Sparta & Ancient Corinth we suggest combine all sites in a full day tour. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of…
We visit Sparta as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history, scenery.
If you want to see most of Modern/Ancient Sparta & Ancient Corinth we suggest combine all sites in a full day tour. Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive.
The tour starts with a convenient pickup and takes you via Corinth Canal to Peloponnese. We drive via Mount Parnon to Sparta, visit town, the impressive statue of Leonidas, the Acropolis, theater, King Leonidas Tomb and Museum. We will visit the unique Olive & Oil museum of Sparta and taste local products. On our return we will visit Ancient Corinth
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 12 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 12 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The driver is not an archaeologist guide to accompany you on your walk to sites or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel..
- This is a private & flexible tour available from Athens or Nafplion. However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.