Private Tour of Corinth Canal and Old Corinth With Pick Up and Drop Off
Private Tour of Corinth Canal and Old Corinth With Pick Up and Drop Off
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For this private tour, your driver and personal tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship port in Athens.
Passing by the gates of the Holy Rock of Athens you will see the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the temple of Erechtheion with the Maidens and Lycabettus Hill the highest point of Athens.
The first stop will be Corinth Canal.
At the Corinth Canal you will make a short stop there to take in the breathtaking view of the Isthmus and shortly after this you will head to explore the ancient ruins of Corinth.
The ruins include the Temple of Apollo, the Agora, and the Acrocorinth.
You will spend around 1 hour here before returning to Athens.
Once in Athens, your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Athens.
The total duration of the tour will be 6 hours from pick up to drop off.
Itinerary
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAncient Corinth was an important city-state in ancient Greece that played a significant role in both Greek and Roman culture. The city was renowned for its architectural beauty, as well as for being home to some of the most famous artists and writers of the time. In addition, Ancient Corinth was a major center of commerce and trade, with maritime activity playing a critical role in its economy. Today, the ruins of Ancient Corinth offer a fascinating glimpse into life in ancient Greece.Archaeological Site of Isthmia(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeIsthmia is a small village in the northeast of Greece, situated on the Isthmos of Corinth, near to the city of Corinth and close to the Saronic Gulf. This village has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and there are many ancient ruins in the area, including an acropolis dating from the Mycenaean period. The most famous attraction in Isthmia is probably the Temple of Poseidon, which was built in about 440 BC and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Acrocorinth(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe ancient fortress of Acrocorinth, located on a rocky outcropping overlooking the city of Corinth, was one of the most strategically important sites in all of Greece. Its commanding view and strong fortifications made it an ideal place to guard the entrance to the Peloponnese peninsula. The first fortifications were built by the Mycenaeans in the 13th century BC, but the site saw its greatest development during the Byzantine period.Corinth Canal
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Corinth canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, providing a shortcut for shipping between the two seas. The canal was built between 1882 and 1893 and has been renovated several times since then. Today, it is used by both merchant vessels and passenger boats.Temple of Apollo(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Temple of Apollo is an ancient temple located in the southern part of the Greek island of Delos. It was built in the 6th century BC and is one of the most significant archaeological remains on the island. The temple, which is surrounded by a peribolos wall, was constructed using the Cyclopean masonry technique, with huge blocks of stone fitted together without mortar.Athens
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreePlease note that there is transportation time from Athens to Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth and also back to your hotel in Athens when the tour is finished. The total duration with transportation time is 6 hours.
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USD 1,391.34
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