Full-Day Private Tour Corinth and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens
Traveling by executive air-conditioned car or van, enjoy a scenic one hour drive from Athens to Corinth. Admire the scenery as you trace the coast of the Saronic Gulf into the Peloponnese and marvel Corinth canal as ships pass through. Explore ancient Corinth, where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity and gaze Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. Visit a family owned olive oil mill, walk around old olive groves, where the first olive tree of the family was planted by their great grandfather and taste and learn all about extra virgin olive oil. Before you call it a day, there is an optional stop for lunch.
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Full-Day Private Tour Corinth and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens
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What's included in Full-Day Private Tour Corinth and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens
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Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins. 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 travels. In addition, the second book of Pausanias' Description of Greece is devoted to Corinth. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
Ancient Corinth is dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. Acrocorinth was continuously occupied from archaic times to the early 19th century. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula. Visit the ruins and take great photos of the Peloponnesian landscape.
Inclusions
- Olive grove tour & olive oil tasting (extra virgin olive oil, Kalamon olives, Kalamon olive paste)
- Private pick up & drop-off
- Private transportation with air-conditioned executive car or van
- Bottled waters
- Professional drivers with deep local knowledge (Not licensed to accompany you in any site).
- Licensed Tour guide upon request and depending on availability (With additional cost)
- Meal/Drinks
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We pickup from all hotels/accommodations in Athens.
