Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Half-Day Private Tour with Lunch Option
Description
From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence, sit back in the comfort of one of our new Mercedes, AudiA6 or other luxury models in the company of a professional tour driver who will take you to the olive filled Peloponnese countryside to visit the Corinth Canal and impressive ruins of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece's most powerful and influential city states of Antiquity. Hear the sites fascinating History & Mythology along the way and explore at your own pace its preserved streets, temples, and markets before ascending to the gates of the impressive castle of Acrocorinth to breath in the thousand year old history of this Byzantine castle its glorious panoramic views over the Corinthian Gulf before visiting the Ancient Port at Kehreai & finish your tour over lunch with a view at Lechaion. Our tour is suitable for all ages, may be tailored. With hassle free booking options such as inclusion of a traditional lunch we aim to make your tour the highlight of your visit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our first stop is at the impressive Corinth canal as your driver describes its many interesting ill-fated and varied History’s from Ancient times to the present.
After a short drive further into the Peloponnese we stop to explore the beautifully preserved remains of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most powerful and influential city states of Antiquity. Stroll through the streets, temples, markets, and fountains in the footsteps of the Classical Greeks, Ancient Romans & St. Paul before you. Refreshments & rest stops are also on hand at the local Cafes at its entrance if needed and there is a small onsite museum dedicated to the finds from the ancient city.
Guests can be brought up to the fortress of Akrocorinth which sits above the ruins of Ancient Corinth and enter to explore and take in the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside & coast. Please note that the entrance to Akrocorinth is on a hillside with some uphill walking necessary. Any guests with walking difficulties may therefore choose to omit this site & spend more time in Ancient Corinth.
Visit to Kehreai to see the Ancient Port
We end our tour at the seaside village of Lechaion so you have the option of enjoying lunch or a drink by the sea before your return.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
o Pick up time flexible on request. We suggest 07:30 but if a later time is preferred we will start according to your needs o For Airport pickup and locations outside of Athens there may be a supplement. We will advise on booking. o For Airbnb's please provide the exact address o If you have luggage please provide details of quantity so we may provide the appropriate vehicle
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes are recommended, especially if you take the option to visit Acrocorinth
- FAMILY FRIENDLY TOUR OPTION. For family groups our tours arre specially tuned for the needs of young group members, with more Mythological commentary & a book presentation to keep
- LUNCH INCLUDED TOUR OPTION: If booking with our lunch option please advise of any allergies or associated problems & preferences. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
- GUIDING/LICENCED GUIDES: Please note your knowledgeable tour driver can inform you en-route but can not enter Archaeological sites. We provide Expert Licenced Guides at extra cost on request. Please email the address listed in this case and we will confirm accordingly
Reviews(4)
This was a wonderful trip! The sites along the way & Bill’s knowledge were unparalleled! We could have done this without a guide but highly recommend a guide for the site! She gave us so much information!! It was astounding!
Dear Pamela Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are really glad that our tour helped you make the most of your time here & hope to see you back again soon. Best Wishes for all your future travels All the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Our driver Petros was amazing and had a great wealth of knowledge that he shared with us. He had us laughing and enjoying the journey very much! We hired a private guide for the site and were not disappointed at all! Would highly recommend this tour!!
Dear Susan Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. It was great to host you in Athens & we all wish you a safe return home
This was a fantastic way to spend a half a day! Our tour guide Yannis was amazing and very knowledge about Greek history and the history of the specific sites we visited. We stopped at the Corinth Canal to get some great photos, then moved on to Ancient Corinth and the Acrocorinth. Yannis gave us the flexibility to spend time at the areas that most interested us and it was very tailored to our interests. It was nice to get away from the crowds in Athens and enjoy a beautiful ride along the Aegean Sea and surrounding countryside. Wholeheartedly recommend 100%!
Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tours with us. We hope to meet you again in the future. Warm wishes from all the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
Our tour to Corinth was amazing! Not only were the sights spectacular, but our tour guide, Dem, was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable about the historical and political perspectives of the sights and the area, but it was his kindness to and consideration for his guests that made the tour experience truly exceptional and so very memorable. We felt like he was a family member by the end of the day. Thanks so much to Dem and Warmpenguin Tours for making this magical day possible!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to meet you again in the future. Warm wishes from all the team at Warmpenguin Tours!
