Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens
Corinth is only 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Athens.Take the pressure off with this private tour, direct from your door, with a driver who can tell you all about the history, and onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute. You’ll visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Akrokorinthos (Acrocorinth), the city’s answer to Athens’ Acropolis and other significant sites in a comfortable, modern, climate-controlled vehicle equipped with WiFi. Avoid the stress and hassle of renting a car and let a professional and licensed driver shuttle you from site to site with sufficient time to explore at each stop.Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul on a trip to Ancient Corinth. See the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth all in half a day.Visit the region’s major historical monuments on one affordable outing. Travel in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a professional driver.
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PRIVATE TOUR
Pickup included
What's included in Ancient Corinth and Canal Private Tour from Athens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Corinth Canal
Our first stop is at the impressive Corinth canal as your driver describes its many interesting ill-fated and varied History’s from Ancient times to the present.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
Archaia Korinthos
Here, you can visit the Archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Corinth, one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. Here, you have one hour to explore Apollo temple, the temple to Octavia, the baths, the Bema where St. Paul addressed the Corinthians, the Peirine fountain complex, the theatre, the Roman Odeum... Inside the archaeological site you can visit also the museum with exhibits from the area.
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations. The museum is located within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and lies under the jurisdiction of the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service. Key aspects of the Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth include: • Hadgimoustafa spring • Lechaion Road • Basilica • Fountain of Peirene • Stoa • Agora • Odien • Other temples • Theatre
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Hotel/Airbnb/Port/Cruises Terminal/ Airport pick up and drop off
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation with MiniVan or Mercedes Benz or New Scoda Fabia 2023
- Snacks
- The guide driver is not a licensed tour guide to accompany you at any site/museum.
- Ticket for Museum & Site (12 € p.p. from April to October, 6€ from November to March)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- The travel drive from Athens to Ancient Corinth is 1 hour and 15 minutes
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- McDonald's Ermou 2 Syntagma: Our driver will wait you in front of the entry of McDonald's with a signboard with the name of the tour.
