Full day tour Ancient Corinth with wine or olive oil tasting
Description
Starting from your place in Athens,we will head west to our first quick stop,the impressive Corinth canal,the border between Attica and Peloponesse.Next up,Ancient Corinth, one of the most important cities of Ancient Greece where we have the chance to walk around the ruins of the Temple of Apollo,following the steps of Apostole Paul.Next we will climb the Acropolis of Corinth,right above the city and we will enjoy the view of the area stretching all the way from the Corinthian gulf to the canal and even beyond. Next you will have the option to visit either a vineyard and get to taste the local wines or an olive grove and find out all about extra virgin olive oil. The choice is yours...either way you will have an amazing time!!!
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Itinerary
After the intial overwhelming feeling of being 90 meters above water level looking straight down,you will admire this beatiful canal with the narrow steep walls only 26 meters apart and about 6 kilometers long. The ancinets Greeks first thought of it but it wasn't possible with the machinery available at the time, so it wasn't until 1893 that it was finally completed.
Corinth has been a very wealthy city in the ancient times.Blessed by being situated around this very fertile land,growing olive trees,vineyards and much more, the city developed greatly in trading all these products also taking advanatge of its strategical location between Athens and Sparta. In the modern day, the Temple of Apollo dominates the well preserved archeological site thats gives the visitor a complete idea of the ancinet city and its most important parts.
The dispute between Poseidon and Helios (god of sun) found the later to be the "legendary owner" of this castle overlooking the Corinthian golf. Its unique location made the castle hard to conquer so it played an important role throught the ages of Greek history. Today,big parts of the Venecian built defensive walls are still preserved and the visitor can enjoy the 360 degrees view.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all travellers from their hotel or apartment in the city centre. We also offer pick up service from the Peiraeus cruise port.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
We had a wonderful tour with Ted., from Athens experiences. Pre trip communication was excellent. He was punctual, informative and is a great driver. We visited the Corinth canal, the ruins and the castle. Our final stop was at a wonderful winery, with a tour and a tasting. We also used Ted for our transfer from the airport to our hotel, and for our transfer from hotel to cruise port. Again, very punctual and efficient. We highly recommend Ted.
Thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure seeing you again and looking forward to the next time you're in Greece to explore this wonderful country even further.
Ted is such a great driver and guide. He arranged a tour of an olive pressing facility which was fantastic. Ted also chooses great places to eat.
Thank you for your kind words! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
This day was so much fun! We learned a lot about Greek culture while talking to Ted during the drive and it was so cool to visit an area we had read about the apostle Paul visiting in the Bible. The wine at the vineyard we visited was amazing as well!
Thank you very much for your kinds words. I am very glad that you enjoyed your tour and I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Best regards, Ted Velmachos
Ted was so wonderful. His love for Greece shows in his pride and hospitality. He made everything easy to understand and helped translate where needed. He was very accommodating, making adjustments to our schedule to fit in an additional site we wanted to see. We would book him again if our stay were longer.
Thank you for choosing this tour and i am glad that i was able to live up to your expectations. Wish you have a nice time in Greece and i am looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, Ted Velmachos
Great sites, great guide. Impressive what you can see in less than 6 hours. Very good guide and driver.
It was my pleasure to meet you on this customized tour for your needs and limited time in Athens. I really appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, Ted Velmachos Athens Experiences
Visiting Corinth was absolutely amazing! Ted is just a great guy. He tells and shows you all the places that only the locals would know. He is VERY polite and flexible. When we informed him that we weren't big wine drinkers, he brought us to an alternative site, the Temple of Hera. This was by an inlet visited only by locals. He brought us to a family owned restaurant. The cuisine was to die for. I highly recommend this tour!
Sir you are a superstar hands down!!!! I am pleased that i was able to fix this tour to your liking. It was an honor to meeting you and i am looking forward to seeing you again soon in Athens. Best regards, Ted Velmachos
