Excursions – Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr Tours by a local Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:21:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1 https://spartan-routes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-icon-logo-32x32.jpg Excursions – Spartan Routes https://spartan-routes.gr 32 32 Castle Town of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Gerakas https://spartan-routes.gr/castle-town-of-monemvasia-upper-and-lower-town-gerakas/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:35:34 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1213 Tour of the Castle of Monemvasia (visit to the Upper Town for those who would like to do so). Departure for the port of Gerakas, the picturesque village with its whitewashed stone houses with blue windows, 24 km outside Monemvasia. One of the lesser known destinations of Laconia, it is an area of rare beauty. […]

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]]> Castle of Monemvasia (Upper and Lower Town) – Visit to a restored watermill in Talanta https://spartan-routes.gr/castle-of-monemvasia-upper-and-lower-town-visit-to-a-restored-watermill-in-talanta/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:17:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1356 Tour of the Castle of Monemvasia (visit to the Upper Town for those who would like to do so). Departure for the village of Talanta, 30 minutes southwest of Monemvasia, where we can visit a restored pre-industrial watermill located among myrtle, plane, walnut trees and gurgling running water, and watch the whole process of milling […]

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]]> Mani – Classic Beauty https://spartan-routes.gr/mani-classic-beauty/ https://spartan-routes.gr/mani-classic-beauty/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 09:20:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=605 Diros Caves – Areopolis – Dekoulon Monastery – Limeni  (from May to September, possibility for food and / or swimming at the end of the tour)  Our visit to ‘Vlyhada’ Cave, one of the most beautiful lake caves in the world, includes a tour of about 30 minutes by boat (lifejackets are provided) through intricate mystic spaces, adorned with towering stalagmites and stalactites that mirror in the water. Then, a 10-minute […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/mani-classic-beauty/feed/ 0 Alternative Mani https://spartan-routes.gr/alternative-mani/ https://spartan-routes.gr/alternative-mani/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 09:21:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=608 Diros Caves – Horseback tour of a Traditional Settlement in Mani – Areopoli – Limeni  (from May to September, possibility for food and / or swimming)  Do you love horses or do you want you and your children to experience your first contact with them? This tour is made for you!  Our walk starts with an unusual boat ride, lasting about half an hour, in the lake […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/alternative-mani/feed/ 0 Mystical Mani https://spartan-routes.gr/mystical-mani/ https://spartan-routes.gr/mystical-mani/#respond Sat, 08 May 2021 09:22:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=612 Diros Caves – Vathia – Porto Cayo – Gerolimenas   (from May to September, possibility for food and / or swimming)  Beneath the simple landscape of Mani, nature with incomparable art and patience sculpted a miracle, the lake caves of Diros.  White stalactites and stalagmites, striking curtains and glittering crystals adorn every corner, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The tourist route extends to a […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/mystical-mani/feed/ 0 Medieval Fortress of Monemvasia – Visit to a Winery and Wine Tasting https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-visit-to-a-winery-and-wine-tasting/ https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-visit-to-a-winery-and-wine-tasting/#respond Sun, 16 May 2021 09:27:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=620 During our tour we visit the Lower Town where we will see the important churches, the lighthouse, the high walls, the old low arches, arches and coats of arms that give the impression of a fantasy city which has not been altered by time. Then, with those of you who wish, we will go up to the Upper Town, to the church of Agia Sophia enjoying the view […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-visit-to-a-winery-and-wine-tasting/feed/ 0 Medieval Fortress of Monemvasia (Lower Town) – Shipwreck ‘Dimitrios’ – Gythio https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-lower-town-shipwreck-dimitrios-gythio/ https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-lower-town-shipwreck-dimitrios-gythio/#respond Sat, 15 May 2021 09:25:00 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=615 Our first destination is Monemvasia, the famous ‘Gibraltar of the East’, with its narrow cobbled streets, beautiful churches, houses and buildings with unique architecture and the stunning view of the Myrtoan Sea. Our walk in the medieval city lasts 1.00 – 1.30 hours. There is free time to relax and enjoy our coffee, gazing at the sea.  Then, we will depart for Mani and Gythio and after a […]

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]]> https://spartan-routes.gr/medieval-fortress-of-monemvasia-lower-town-shipwreck-dimitrios-gythio/feed/ 0 Hiking on the banks of Kastoras River in Northern Taygetos https://spartan-routes.gr/hiking-on-the-banks-of-kastoras-river-in-northern-taygetos/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:45:02 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1222 At the foot of Mt. Taygetos at an altitude of 500 meters, we will hike in a lush little paradise on the banks of river Kastoras, which is 25 minutes from Sparta and near the village of Kastori. We will cross a dirt path through plane and chestnut trees along the river while listening the […]

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]]> Kelefa Castle – Kelefa Village – Monastery of Spiliotissa https://spartan-routes.gr/kelefa-castle-kelefa-village-monastery-of-spiliotissa/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:15:44 +0000 https://spartan-routes.gr/?p=1174 Our hike starts from the Castle of Kelefa, built in 1670 by the Ottomans, enjoying the breathtaking view of the Oitylo Bay and the surrounding settlements. Then we reach the Kelefa traditional settlement with paved roads, stone houses and the beautiful church of Agios Vasilios. Our hike continues up to the Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa […]

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