Explore Corinth & Mythical Cave of Lakes, Ride Cog Rail Plus Meal

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Athens

  Pickup from your hotel in Athens or other accommodation. We drive for about 1 hour to reach Corinth Canal.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Corinth Canal

  Corinth Canl 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. First stop there , will take great photos.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

  Ancient Corinth was a city-state (polis) 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. Corinth was a city-state and 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 the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels. You can stroll the ancient city-state Corinth, where you can also see the Bema of Saint Paul and explore the small museum inside the archaeological site.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Acrocorinth

  Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth and the Corinthian Gulf. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. 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.

  35 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Kalavryta

  Visit this great picturesque mountain village and taste authentic Greek dishes and local wines. Kalavrita and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! You can explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch. This beautiful town lies at the foot of Mt. Chelmos and it is a must-visit for the Athenians during the cold months of the year because of its ski center. Kalavrita is a dreamlike setting with stone-built houses, small squares, charming alleys, picturesque cafés and tavernas right next to the huge shady plane trees.:An ideal destination ideal for those aiming to combine their love for nature with their romantic mood.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Kastria Cave of the Lakes

  A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formationsIn general, the cave's walls are embellished with splendid stalactite complexes, which stimulate the eye and the imagination to create their own images, as the visitor goes through this stone forest full of surprises, while walking on a safe corridor. At the end of this corridor the visitor faces the «Castle», one of the most impressive formations on the ground recalling a castle's battlements, and even a «rampart» a few metres before that. Small or large lakes, 13 in total, succeed one another, while terrestrial areas alternate with lake ones until the cave's end, for a total length of nearly 2 km (1980 m) and an area of 20,000 m2. Proceeding further into the interior, the visitor has a chance to realize the particular morphology of a cave which has been opened along a fault: hence its narrowness and very high ceiling. Learn all about the caves once there.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Odontotos Rack Railway

  Get on board Odontotos railway and marvel the greatness of this part of Peloponnese. Odontotos is not just a train. Vouraikos gorge and Odontotos rack railway Diakopto – Kalavrita is a unique attraction in Greece. An area full of towns, villages, hospitable inhabitants, unique environment and the scent of Greek life. In order to write the history of this place we need volumes of books but a trip on the train will give you a real taste.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Athens

  Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport.

  2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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