Join a half-day tour to admire the engineering marvel of the Cornith canal and relive with our Virtual Reality guide Ancient Corith, renowned for its significant place in ancient & religious history.
Join a half-day tour to admire the engineering marvel of the Cornith canal and relive with our Virtual Reality guide Ancient Corith, renowned for its significant place in ancient & religious history.
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Corinth Canal - Embark on our air-conditioned modern bus from four central meeting points and journey to the Peloponnese region.
Just an hour’s drive from Athens, in the Peloponnese, you’ll discover the renowned Corinth Canal. This canal links the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of Corinth,…
- Corinth Canal - Embark on our air-conditioned modern bus from four central meeting points and journey to the Peloponnese region.
Just an hour’s drive from Athens, in the Peloponnese, you’ll discover the renowned Corinth Canal. This canal links the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, effectively turning the former peninsula into an island.
The canal elevated Piraeus’ status as a major Mediterranean port. A project spanning many centuries, it was initially conceived by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, started by Roman emperor Nero, and completed in the 19th century by the French. Carved through solid rock, the canal stretches over 6km in length and 23m in width, with vertical sides rising 90m above the water.
We will stop at the Canal for 45 minutes. Near the canal, there are options for refreshments, snacks, and public toilets.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Next, we head to Ancient Corinth, a significant city in ancient and Roman times. (30-minute ride). Known for its wealth and architecture, Corinth was the site of Greece’s final stand against Rome. After their defeat, the Romans leveled the city and rebuilt it as a Roman settlement with theaters, a forum, and imperial temples. Only the ancient Temple of Apollo was spared.
Corinth was home to the legendary Jason of the Argonauts, the thief of the Golden Fleece, Pausanias, a Roman traveler, and St. Paul, who preached the gospel of Christ here. Follow in their footsteps and relive the past with our Virtual Reality application, which you can use at the Archaeological Site while listening to the captivating history with our Audioguide. The site’s museum is also a must-visit.
We will stay in Ancient Corinth for 3 hours. There is also a nearby village for a quick lunch or snacks.
Admission during the high season is 8 euros. During the low season, it is 4 euros.
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Ancient Port of Kenchreai - On our way back to Athens, we will drive along the beautiful coastal road and stop for photos at the ancient port of Kenchreai.
In ancient times, Kenchreai was one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth. While Kenchreai served the eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf, Lechaion on the Corinthian Gulf served the trade routes leading west to Italy and the rest of Europe. (30-minute drive).
We will stop for 10 minutes for photos.
Then we head back to Athens to disembark comfortably at any of our four drop-off points. (1-hour drive).
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking expert escort
- Virtual Reality Audioguide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking expert escort
- Virtual Reality Audioguide
- admission in Ancient Corinth ( 8 euros April - October, 4 euros November-March)
- food and drinks
- admission in Ancient Corinth ( 8 euros April - October, 4 euros November-March)
- food and drinks
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
