15th - May - Tuesday Monemvasia to Mystras, Sparta and Nafplio |
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Rick Steve's Day 9: Byzantine Mystras Today we'll head up into the heart of the Peloponnese, where we'll tour the haunting ruins of the fortress town of Mystras and its still-standing group of Byzantine churches. After stopping in nearby Sparta for lunch, we'll continue north to our destination: the delightful, fortress-topped harbor town of Nafplio. We'll enjoy a Greek wine and ouzo tasting, and sleep in Nafplio (2 nights). Bus: 5 hrs. Walking: strenuous. history. No bus. Walking: strenuous. |