Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth Full Day

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Ancient Corinth Exploration: Step into the ruins of the second most powerful city-state of Ancient Greece, a wealthy and influential commercial hub of antiquity.
Temple of Apollo: Admire the imposing Doric columns of one of the oldest temples in Greece, standing since the 6th century BC.
Steps of Saint Paul: Walk where Apostle Paul lived and preached for 18 months, visiting the Bema, the Roman judicial podium where he stood trial.
The Ancient Agora: Discover the heart of the city’s public life, featuring the remains of shops, Roman baths, and the impressive Peirene Fountain.
Archaeological Museum: Explore a world-class collection of Roman portraits, mosaics, and artifacts that reveal the daily life of ancient Corinthians.
Conclude your tour with a relaxed stop in the modern town or a nearby village for a traditional Greek coffee or lunch by the sea.

What's Included

Comfortable transportation. A/C
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Pick up from your Athens Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise ship.
Expert Athenian driver fluent in English, insightful commentary. CANNOT enter the sites with you.
Admission tickets to the Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Meals and personal expenses
Licensed Tour guide, upon request and depending on availability

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your driver will meet you at the agreed pickup location. For hotel pickups, the driver will wait outside the hotel or at the lobby entrance. For apartment or custom address pickups, the driver will wait outside the building. The driver can be identified easily, and pickup details will be confirmed in advance.

We pick you up from your hotel or your driver will have a sign with your name on it.
For better communication, it is better to have the WhatsApp application.

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Meeting point
Royal Olympic Hotel

Your driver will meet you at the agreed pickup location. For hotel pickups, the driver will wait outside the hotel or at the lobby entrance. For apartment or custom address pickups, the driver will wait outside the building. The driver can be identified easily, and pickup details will be confirmed.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Corinth Canal

    After your driver picks you up from your accommodation follows a beautiful scenic coastal drive to Corinth which is about 50 minutes. Approaching Ancient Corinth we will make a stop to admire this wonder of engineering, the Corinth Canal.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Diolkos

    After the amazing view of the canal and on your way to ancient Corinth we will head to the west entrance of the canal to see the famous diolkos, build around 6th century BC. An ancient paved trackway where they would haul ships from one body of water to the other. A true wonder of ancient Greek technology.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Archaia Korinthos

    The ancient city of Corinth holds a significant place in Greek history for its strategic location, prosperous trade, and influential culture. Situated between the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea, Corinth controlled the narrow Isthmus, a key trade route connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea and founding location of the Isthmian Games. It had a strong military presence as a strategic location for many wars over its ancient history and it experienced a series of political changes, alternating between periods of independence, Spartan control, and domination by other regional powers. Even after a period of decline during the Roman Conquest, it maintained its cultural importance until it underwent a significant urban renewal project initiated by Julius Caesar and later completed by Emperor Augustus. The city was rebuilt with a Roman architectural style, including temples, basilicas, and a forum. It became the capital of the Roman province of Achaea and a bustling cosmopolitan center.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Now the biggest castle in southern greece. The acropolis of Corinth, this mighty fortress at 700m above the sea level will give you stunning view of the Corinthian and Saronic gulf that are connected through the canal.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

    Now a nice Greek lunch in the quiet village of Ancient Corinth at a traditional family taverna and then drive back to Athens.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by ATHENS SOUL TRAVEL
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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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