Croisière sur le canal de Corinthe, ancienne Corinthe et Acrocorinthe Visite privée
Description
Chers voyageurs bienvenue à Athènes! Échappez à l'agitation d'Athènes et découvrez Corinthe, une terre où mythe et histoire se rencontrent, à seulement une heure de route. Commencez par le formidable canal de Corinthe, où les mers Égée et Ionienne s’unissent grâce à l’une des plus grandes prouesses d’ingénierie du monde. Pour ceux qui choisissent l'option croisière sur le canal, naviguer entre ses falaises imposantes est une expérience unique dans une vie. Continuez jusqu'à l'ancienne Corinthe, une ville puissante où les temples, les fontaines et les marchés prospéraient, et où l'apôtre Paul a passé 18 mois à répandre ses enseignements. S'élevant au-dessus, la forteresse de l'Acrocorinthe vous invite à explorer une place forte légendaire liée à Pégase, Médée et aux mythes grecs intemporels ! En chemin, admirez la campagne, la côte et les montagnes du Péloponnèse et savourez un déjeuner traditionnel dans le paisible village de l'ancienne Corinthe. Cette visite combine légende, histoire et paysages magnifiques en une journée inoubliable.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Après que votre chauffeur vous ait récupéré à votre hébergement, vous suivrez une belle route côtière pittoresque jusqu'à Corinthe, qui dure environ 50 minutes. En approchant de l'ancienne Corinthe, nous ferons un arrêt pour admirer cette merveille d'ingénierie, le canal de Corinthe.
Après la vue imprenable sur le canal et en route vers l'ancienne Corinthe, nous nous dirigerons vers l'entrée ouest du canal pour voir le célèbre diolkos, construit vers le 6ème siècle avant JC. Une ancienne voie pavée où l'on transportait les navires d'un plan d'eau à un autre. Une véritable merveille de la technologie grecque antique.
La cité antique de Corinthe occupe une place importante dans l'histoire grecque en raison de son emplacement stratégique, de son commerce prospère et de sa culture influente. Située entre la mer Ionienne et la mer Égée, Corinthe contrôlait l'étroit isthme, une route commerciale clé reliant la Méditerranée et la mer Noire et lieu de fondation des Jeux isthmiques. Elle avait une forte présence militaire en tant qu'emplacement stratégique pour de nombreuses guerres au cours de son histoire ancienne et a connu une série de changements politiques, alternant entre des périodes d'indépendance, de contrôle spartiate et de domination par d'autres puissances régionales. Même après une période de déclin pendant la conquête romaine, elle a conservé son importance culturelle jusqu'à ce qu'elle subisse un important projet de rénovation urbaine initié par Jules César et plus tard achevé par l'empereur Auguste. La ville a été reconstruite dans un style architectural romain, comprenant des temples, des basiliques et un forum. Elle est devenue la capitale de la province romaine d'Achaïe et un centre cosmopolite animé.
Aujourd'hui le plus grand château du sud de la Grèce. L'acropole de Corinthe, cette puissante forteresse à 700 m au-dessus du niveau de la mer, vous offrira une vue imprenable sur les golfes de Corinthe et de Saronique qui sont reliés par le canal.
Maintenant, un bon déjeuner grec dans le paisible village de l'ancienne Corinthe dans une taverne familiale traditionnelle, puis retour à Athènes.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Prise en charge et retour inclus depuis votre hébergement ou bateau de croisière. Le ramassage ou le dépôt de l'aéroport et les zones en dehors d'Athènes auront un coût supplémentaire.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le temps de trajet est déjà inclus dans la durée totale.
- L'heure de début de la visite peut être personnalisée en fonction de votre horaire - contactez-nous après la réservation.
- L'acrocorinthe implique un peu de randonnée alors apportez de bonnes chaussures de marche
- La croisière Corinth Canal est opérée par un tiers et peut être annulée en raison des conditions météorologiques ou de raisons opérationnelles indépendantes de notre volonté.
- Le site antique de Corinthe est fermé tous les mardis de novembre à mars
Avis(43)
Alexander was insightful and prompt. He set up the trip in a fun and efficient manner. Wonderful personality. Had lunch at a seaside restaurant.
Dear Kurt! Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and had a great time exploring Corinth with me. It was a pleasure meeting you all and I hope to welcome you again in the future for more exciting adventures! Have a safe trip back to the 10000 lakes! Warm regards to everyone! Mighty Ducks! Alexander Papageorgiou
excellent, very knowledgeable guide who made the best of fact that the Corinth Canal has been closed for maintenance longer than was expected so a cruise was not possible unfortunately Alexander gave us a very detailed and enjoyable guided tour that is highly recommended. From the Greek Mythology to the Roman Empire and the present day it is very enjoyable and a lot is covered in a relatively short period of time.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Although the Corinth Canal cruise was unavailable due to the extended maintenance closure, I’m very happy you still enjoyed the tour and the historical journey through Ancient Corinth and the region. It was a pleasure sharing the stories of Greek mythology, the Roman era, and modern Greece with you. Your recommendation and kind words are truly appreciated! Hope to see you again in the future for more adventures! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
We had an amazing day with Alexander! We saw the Corinth Canal, ancient Corinth, the Acrocorinth, and ancient Mycenae. Alexander was an incredible tour guide, with vast knowledge on Ancient Greece and the sites. A truly enjoyable day! My reco, just do it!
Dear Jim! Thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending the tour to other travellers! It was a real pleasure sharing this day with you and exploring these incredible places together. I’m glad you enjoyed the stories and history along the way. Wishing you a wonderful rest of your trip—and hope to see you again for another adventure! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
This tour deserves a 5+ rating! Alexander provided an amazing tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Greece and all of the places that we visited. We couldn't transit the Corinth Canal due to repair work from landslides last year, but Alexander reached out to us before our trip and suggested that we add in a trip to ancient Mycenae instead. All of the sites were simply amazing. In ancient Corinth, Alexander arranged a private tour guide for us that covered the footsteps of Apostle Paul in Corinth. Kristina was also fantastic, and extremely knowledgeable. We stopped mid-day and had a wonderful meal right of the seashore. I can't say enough good things about this tour and Alexander. It was a terrific day!
Dear Jim! Thank you so much for this wonderful review—it truly means a lot. I’m really glad the adjustment to include Mycenae turned out great for you, sometimes the unexpected changes lead to the most memorable moments. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the experience in Ancient Corinth and the storytelling around Apostle Paul’s journey—Kristina will be very happy to know she made such an impression as well. And of course, a seaside meal is always a good idea in Greece! I’m grateful you trusted me with your day!Wishing you many more great adventures ahead and hope to see you again in the future! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
We had a fantastic day with Alexander who was extremely knowledgeable and shared so much information in a fun and enthusiastic way. We learned about the places visited and had a wonderful education on Greek mythology which Alexander brought alive! We were unable to take a cruise on the Corinth canal due to renovations taking place but Alexander ensured we saw the canal from the best viewpoints and had the chance to visit other interesting places. Ancient Corinth is not to be missed! We would highly recommend this tour - you will not regret a day spent in Alexander’s company - he also gave some great tips for the rest of our time in Athens.
Dear Lisa! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy you enjoyed the day and the stories—it was a pleasure sharing them with you. Wishing you an amazing rest of your time in Greece, and I hope to see you again one day! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
Alexander is a very knowledgeable and helpful guide we had a brilliant day
Dear Debbie! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and recommending the tour to other travellers! It was a pleasure meeting you! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
This was such a fabulous tour. Alexander is such a good guide, very friendly, professional, helpful and very knowledgeable. We learnt such a lot about the area and Greece in general. The journey was comfortable and interesting and all of the stops were well worth seeing. The Corinth Canal is a must see sight and was on our bucket list! The Acrocorinth is a truly amazing fortress, we were lucky with the weather and saw some amazing views from the top. Alexander gave us plenty of time for breaks and to fully enjoy all of the sights. We would definitely use him again if we are back in Athens.
Dear Sandra! Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it! I’m so glad you enjoyed the day in Corinth! It was genuinely a pleasure spending the day with you! Happy and safe travels and I really hope to see you again next time you’re in Athens! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
Our guide was very knowledgeable, he made it an amazing day even though the sites were closed we didn’t feel like we missed anything. He stopped off at a great fish restaurant for lunch.
Dear Glenda! Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m very glad to hear that you had an amazing day in Corinth and that the experience felt complete despite the site closures. Creating meaningful and enjoyable experiences is always our priority, so it’s great to know you didn’t feel you missed anything — and that you enjoyed the lunch stop as well. I would be very happy to welcome you again for another tour in the future. Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
George was great, on time, knowledgeable, considerate and flexible. There was something happeningon on top of Acrocorinth, so we needed to rearrange certain stops and go back later. The content of the tour was exactly what we desired.
Dear Andrew, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with George. He’s indeed a wonderful guide—knowledgeable, flexible, and always attentive to our guests’ needs. We are very glad the tour matched exactly what you were hoping for. We hope to see you again for another adventure with Bucket List Tours! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
Our private tour to Corinth was superb. Our driver Socrates was flexible and provided very interesting information about Greece, its history and the sites we passed on the trip. Our boat cruise through the Corinth Canal was a highlight of the trip. Out private guide in of the Forum and museum in Corinth made the history of the city come alive. We highly recommend this tour!
Dear Stephanie! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your private tour to Corinth and that the cruise through the Canal was such a highlight. Socrates is indeed a valued member of our team, and we’re glad his knowledge and flexibility made your day so memorable. We also appreciate your kind words about the local guide at Ancient Corinth — it’s always special when history truly comes alive. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure with Bucket List Tours! Warm regards, Alexander Papageorgiou
