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The tour starts by driving via the coastal highway to Peloponnese.First stop is the famous Canal of Corinth which connects the Ionian sea with the Aegean sea through the Isthmus, We’ll make a stop there about 30 minutes to look at the canal from the bridge and if we are lucky we might see a ship going through the isthmus.Then we are going to Ancient Corinth.You will see the archeological museum the temple of Apollo from 540BC, The Theater, the Roman Odeon and the Glauke fountain the Vima (step) from where St. Paul preached to the Corinthians in 52 A.D. and finally the Lechaion street Then we’ll go to Acrocorinthos or “Upper Corinth”, the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth, will be one of the best memories at from our tour.The view from there is spectacular .Acrocorinth was the most important fortress in the region from ancient times down th the Greek war of Independence in 1821.After Acrocorinth we’ll take the way back to Athens.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll pick you up from any hotel in Athens or from Piraeus port.
Itinerary
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1Corinth Canal
Canal of Corinth which connects the Ionian sea with the Aegean sea through the Isthmus, and joins Peloponnese to the Greek mainland.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Diolkos
The Diolkos was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
In Ancient Corinth, you will see the temple of Apollo (the God of Oracles and the Sun) 540BC, the Theater, the Roman Odeon and the Glauke fountain the Vima (step) from where St. Paul preached to the Corinthians in 52 A.D. The Lechaion Street and the museum
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
4Acrocorinth
Acrocorinthos or “Upper Corinth”, the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Temple of Apollo
The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local oolithic limestone
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931 and 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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