Menelaus: The Spartan Brother of Mycenae’s King

Menelaus: The Spartan Brother of Mycenae's King

Menelaus stands in Greek myth as the king of Sparta and the younger brother of Agamemnon, the great king of Mycenae. Both were sons of Atreus, raised within a cursed royal line whose seat was the citadel above the plain of Argos. Menelaus married Helen, named the most beautiful woman in the world, and ruled … Read more

Mystras Day Trip from Athens

Mystras day trip from Athens

A Mystras day trip from Athens reaches a spectacular Byzantine ghost city of frescoed churches, palaces and a castle cascading down a mountainside near Sparta. Make the long journey to this UNESCO wonder effortless with a guided tour or tickets from My Greece Tours, often paired with ancient Sparta. This Byzantine marvel is a rewarding … Read more