Ancient Corinth and Canal half day private tour from Athens

1. Athens
   10m
   You will get picked up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port.
2. Corinth Canal
   15m
   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.
3. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
   1h
   Corinth was a city-state 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. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins.
   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 Paul the Apostle's missionary travels. In addition, the second book of Pausanias' Description of Greece is devoted to Corinth.
   Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
4. Archaeological Museum of Corinth
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   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
5. Temple of Apollo
   20m
   The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was constructed in 550 BC.
6. Acrocorinth
   30m
   Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, 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.

Pickup details

This private tour is exclusively for your group, ensuring a personalized and flexible experience. Pickup time can be adjusted upon request.

Your driver can pick you up and drop you off either at the same location or at different locations of your choice within Athens.
* Hotel pickups: Your driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby.
* Apartment pickups: Your driver will be waiting outside the building entrance.
* Cruise port pickups: Your driver will meet you at the disembarkation gate, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
• Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.