Ancient Corinth - Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens
Description
Begin your half-day tour with a private pickup from your Athens hotel or other accommodation. Hop inside your comfortable, air-conditioned executive car or minivan and admire the scenery as you travel along the coast to Corinth. Stop to see the Corinth Canal, the narrow, 19th-century canal that links the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea with Ionian Sea. Take snaps here and then continue to the archaeological site of ancient Corinth, an important trading city in Greek and Roman times that stood at the meeting point of southern and northern Greece. Here, explore the ruined temples, bathhouse, forum and theater, and see the bema — a stone platform where it’s believed St Paul once stood in front of gathered judges. Continue to Acrocorint on top of the hill. As you stroll around the sun-baked relics, stop to soak up wonderful views over the Saronic Gulf in the distance. Afterwards, make an optional stop for lunch, where you can taste Greek traditional dishes and enjoy a local wine.
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Itinerary
Stop to see the Corinth Canal, the narrow, 19th-century canal that links the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea with Ionian Sea.
Visit Acrocorinth, the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is one of the most impressive and dominant Acropolis of the Peloponnese. On the highest of the two picks of the mountain are traces of the temple of Aphrodite on the site.
Discover the archaeological site of ancient Corinth, an important trading city in Greek and Roman times that stood at the meeting point of southern and northern Greece. Here, explore the ruined temples, bathhouse, forum and theater, and see the bema — a stone platform where it’s believed St Paul once stood in front of gathered judges.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup from all acommodation inside Athens. Airport or Airport area pickup/drop off is extra charge. Our drivers are professional and can share insights and history facts. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels