Experience the wonders of Ancient Corinth on our flexible, comfortable, and cost-effective half day tour. Explore archaeological sites without the crowds and learn from professional guides.
Experience the wonders of Ancient Corinth on our flexible, comfortable, and cost-effective half day tour. Explore archaeological sites without the crowds and learn from professional guides.
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Corinth Canal - The half-day Ancient Corinth tour starts with a 45-mile drive along the National highway. We will reach the well-known Corinthian canal or else Isthmus canal that connects the Saronic Sea and the Corinthian Sea.
The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the…
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Corinth Canal - The half-day Ancient Corinth tour starts with a 45-mile drive along the National highway. We will reach the well-known Corinthian canal or else Isthmus canal that connects the Saronic Sea and the Corinthian Sea.
The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea that wanted to cross to the Adriatic or anchor in Corinth, a rich shipping city, had to circle the Peloponnese, which would prolong their journey an extra 185 nautical miles.
It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkós, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.
On 67 AD that Emperor Nero attempted the construction of the canal with a group of 6,000 slaves. But he was murdered before the plans were finalized. Finally, the construction of the canal came to an end at the last decade of the 19th century.
- Skip the line with pre-purchased tickets
- Travel comfortably with private transportation
- Stay connected with on-board WiFi
- Complimentary bottled water
- Enjoy the ride with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional drivers for a smooth journey
- Skip the line with pre-purchased tickets
- Travel comfortably with private transportation
- Stay connected with on-board WiFi
- Complimentary bottled water
- Enjoy the ride with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional drivers for a smooth journey
- Meals’ costs
- Entrance fees (Total Cost: 10 Euros per adult)
- Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional cost 210 Euros)
- Airport pickup and drop off (Additional cost)
- Gratuities
- Meals’ costs
- Entrance fees (Total Cost: 10 Euros per adult)
- Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional cost 210 Euros)
- Airport pickup and drop off (Additional cost)
- Gratuities
Our offerings and amenities are versatile and customizable according to client needs. Each of our professional chauffeurs is certified and proficient in English to ensure your safety and comfort in our well-maintained, cozy cars. You’ll enjoy the distinct advantage of exploring ancient sites at times distinct from major tour bus schedules and swarms of…
Our offerings and amenities are versatile and customizable according to client needs. Each of our professional chauffeurs is certified and proficient in English to ensure your safety and comfort in our well-maintained, cozy cars. You’ll enjoy the distinct advantage of exploring ancient sites at times distinct from major tour bus schedules and swarms of tourists, providing you a less crowded and more intimate exploration of these stunning creations and their histories. Procuring our services proves more economical than purchasing standalone tickets from larger tour and excursion firms.
- Your English- speaking driver will explain about the ancient monuments that you are about to visit, the ancient history of Greece and interesting facts about historical and modern-day Greece but is not allowed by law to accompany you in the sites. If you wish to have a licensed tour guide to accompany you into the sites, we will help you arrange a licensed tour guide to be with you at an extra cost
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats are available upon request
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.