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Ancient Corinth Half Day Private Tour from Athens: An Exploration of Greek Archaeological Wonders
4.9
23 Ratings
Isthmia
The semi-day excursion to Corinth offers a fantastic chance to bring together the spectacular scenery of the Saronic Gulf and one of Greece’s primary archaeological locations, Ancient Corinth, all in just five hours.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Corinth Canal - We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option. - Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.
- Temple 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 monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
- Acrocorinth - Ancient Corinth is dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. We will stop here for some incredible photos.
- Athens - We will drive back to Athens.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water included
- Pick-up & drop-off at hotels, Airbnbs, and ports
- Professional drivers knowledgeable in history (Note: Drivers are not licensed tour guides)
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees [8€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 280 €]
- Lunch
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Additional Information
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(23 Ratings)
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663eluidm
Aug 3, 2024
Best Tour Guide in Athens! - Antony was our tour guide. His extensive knowledge of Ancient Greece and especially Athens was just amazing.
Antony provided us with the best tour service and took my friends and I to all the most see sites in Athens.
I highly recommend Antony for your visit to Athens Greece!
Thank you Antony!
Eluid and friends
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Elizabeth_a
Jun 25, 2024
Very good time at Ancient Corinth - Being able to see and walk in the paths of the Apostle Paul. Was a little challenging for people with limited mobility.
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Hannahbr973yp
Sep 27, 2023
Half day Corinth - Dem picked us up in an immaculate car & drove us to ancient Korinth. The ride was wonderful and Dem was very informative about the history of Greece, Athens, and Korinth. In addition, he fielded all sorts of questions we had about general life in Greece & was an excellent sport. Highly recommend!
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Janesr727da
Sep 7, 2023
Ancient Corinth - Took half day private tour to Ancient Corinth. Driver Alexander was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. Stopped at canal, Temple of Apollo and drove up to fortification. Lovely drive along coast. Fun to venture out of Athens.
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H3s3
Aug 12, 2023
Amazing Corinth - Amazing trip with engineering (canal), history (ancient Corinth, Acropolis of Corinth), and natural beauty. Our guide Alexander was thorough, and kept kiddos fully engaged.
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Mary_b
Jun 16, 2023
Outstanding half day exploring memorable sites - This was one of our favorite days during our trip! The area was fascinating and memorable. We loved hiking up the paths and exploring the castle, and the beautiful views at every turn. Our guide, Petros, was knowledgable, helpful, considerate, prompt, and made our drive time both informative and engaging. We appreciated his stories and insights into local history and culture, and his recommendations for what to see, do, and taste during our remaining days in Greece. We highly recommend this half day trip!
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Brenda_s
Apr 11, 2023
Best tour of Corinth! - We toured with Aristotle who was the most fabulous tour guide! So personal and knowledgeable!His English was excellent. The topics were just what we wanted to learn about! He was very kind and caring! We any of the 10 people in my group ever come back to Athens/ Corith area we will request him!
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Victoria_k
Apr 8, 2023
Great private tour - Aristotelis did a fantastic job -- he's very polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Athens and its history. After having this private tour, I was inspired to do more private tours -- both for this trip and future trips.
Great experience 10/10!
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Andrew_k
May 4, 2024
Great tour but felt rushed - Tour guide was good but all felt a bit rushed for time - perhaps because it was a bank holiday weekend
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Steven_m
Oct 30, 2022
Driver couldn’t enter Corinth ruins therefore we didn’t get the full detailed history and expertise. - The weather limited our experience in Corinth. It was pouring rain. The trip was a long drive from Athens and there was little to do during the drive.
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