Ancient Corinth Half Day Private Tour
Tour Duration: 5 Hours Tour Destination: Ancient Corinth Group Size: 1-7 Price: 300€/Group
An ideal tour for visitors who want to cross Isthmus Canal, explore one of the most powerful Greek city-states of Peloponnesus & follow the steps of Apostle Paul.
General Tour Information
Pick Up & Drop Off Locations:
- Piraeus Cruise Ship Terminal
- Zea & Alimos Marinas
- Hotel in Athens
- Athens Airport
Places & Sites To Visit:
- Isthmus Canal
- Ancient Corinth
- Acrocorinth
What's Included:
- Brand New Mercedes or Peugeot Minivan
- English speaking Tour Driver*
- Guiding Servises
- Bottled Water
*Our small team of Tour Drivers are experts of history and mythology. We speak fluent English and will provide the required knowledge that you need to give you the best understanding of the archaeological sites you visit. We drive new luxurious smoke-free, window-tinted and fully air-conditioned Peugeot & Mercedes Minivans for an upscale private experience. We are available to discuss about our culture and many different topics that you might be interested in.This way a more flexible experience is delivered to our travelers but note that our Tour Drivers cannot follow you in the archaeological sites like Licensed Tour Guides.
What's Not Included:
- Archaeological Site & Museum of Corinth: 8€/Person
- Airport Transfer: 100€/Group
- Lunch or Snacks
Important facts to know:
- Prices are given per group
- Prices are prearranged with no "hidden cost surprises"
- We can carry any luggage pieces safely during your tour
- Our tours are Private Only
- Our tours are delivered in English
- Our tours are disability and kids friendly
- Our tours can be altered to fit your needs
- We don't offer "Shared Tours"
Detailed Private Tour Itinerary
The Half Day Tour of Ancient Corinth begins with a seaside drive around the port of Piraeus and to the west side of Athens through the industrial areas of Aspropirgos and Eleusina past the oiled derricks and the shipyards to watch the cruise ships and tankers arrive in the port of Athens from far away.
The island of Salamis is clearly visible on the way out of Eleusina and into the highway. While gaining height the bay between Salamis and mainland Athens is becoming visible. This is where the Athenians defeated the Persian Empire once and for all in the naval battle of Salamis in 480 B.C.
The drive continues on the highway along the Argo-Saronic gulf past small towns and villages for about 30 minutes. Then Peloponnesus peninsula becomes visible and it’s time to make the first stop for approximately 15 minutes to explore the Canal of Corinth, Isthmus that separates Peloponnesus from mainland Greece.
The tour then proceeds through Isthmus, on the highway for another 15 minutes until reaching the city of Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth (Acropolis of Corinth). A short drive around the archaeological site is offered before entering, in order to see the highlights from a higher perspective, like the monolithic Temple of Apollo, the Agora, the Bema (Pontium) where Apostle Paul preached, the Imperial Temple and Fountain of Glafki. Visitor are free to explore the archaeological site for 60 minutes.
Next stop is the Fort of Acrocorinth located at 575m over the sea level. The occupies shows signs of Ancient Greek, Byzantine, Frankish and Venetian architecture due to several reconstructions and additions through different periods. Also known for its immorality the ruined Temple of Aphrodite is located on the highest location of the fort.
For the final part of the tour visitors can enjoy their time with a lunch in a local tavern with authentic Greek food. On the way out of Corinth the final short stop is the orthodox church of the Assumption of Mary to see the letters to the Corinthians translated in four languages on an obelisk and a colorful Byzantine mosaic showing the mission of Apostle Paul in Corinth.
The tour ends with a beautiful drive back to Athens.
Our office is licensed by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) with the number: 0207E70000780001.
