Half Day Ancient Corinth and Isthmus Canal Private Tour 4Hours
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Trust The Locals!!!! amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal). Discover and explore the ancient passage from the Corinthian to the Saronic gulf and the subducting bridge. Here you can enjoy a coffee or a snack at a wonderful cafe while you admire the views and wait for boats to pass through the canal. Explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems. You will also experience the spectacular panoramic views which will amaze you. Time for a break! We enjoy a delicious authentic Greek lunch at an authentic Greek in ancient Corinth or a seafood lunch on the water at the Baths of Helen of Troy area. Explore the incredible archaeological site of ancient Corinth with the fabulous museum, courtyard, temple of Apollo, fountain of Glauke, Sacred Spring, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora and much more.5 hours
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Pick-up and drop-off service: Athens Hotel, Airbnb residence or Port
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Car Seats: Book in advance if you require infant or child seats.
Transportation via modern, first-class private vehicle
All vehicles with WiFi, A/C, Bottled Water
Fully Private Tour
English-speaking tour driver well-versed in Greek history.
Professional drivers with deep knowledge of History (not Licensed to accompany you in any site)
Lunch, other beverages and meals.
Entrance fees for all the attractions
Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability & Extra cost
Tips and gratuities
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type
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Athens(Pass By)
Athens, GreeceThe Rich and Powerful Ancient Corinth
With abundant water, important natural resources for export, an imposing acropolis (Acrocorinth), large fertile land, and its unique strategic position, the city soon became one of the greatest commercial centers of the Greek world.
Visiting Corinth and the Acrocorinth is a must-do for history buffs and fans of ancient Greek mythology. These two important historic sites are some of the most important in the Peloponnese and can easily be seen together in one day
these cities, Corinth retains a number of impressive ancient Greek ruins that are worth visiting today. For hundreds of years, Corinth was a major Greek city until the Romans destroyed the city in 146 BC but they built a new city in its place
Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece
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Corinth Canal
Isthmia, Greece, 201 00Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal is a waterway that crosses the narrow isthmus of Corinth to link the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. As such, the canal separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, turning it into an island
The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea that wanted to cross to the Adriatic or anchor in Corinth, a rich shipping city, had to circle the Peloponnese, which would prolong their journey an extra 185 nautical miles.
It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkos, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
The Diolkos
Palaia Ethniki Odos Athinon-Patron, Poseidonos 76, Loutraki, Greece, 201 00The Diolkos was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. The phrase "as fast as a Corinthian", penned by the comic playwright Aristophanes, indicates that the trackway was common knowledge and had acquired a reputation for swiftness.
The main function of the Diolkos was the transfer of goods, although in times of war it also became a preferred means of speeding up naval campaigns. The 6 km (3.7 mi) to 8.5 km (5.3 mi) long roadway was a rudimentary form of railway, and operated from c. 600 BC until the middle of the 1st century AD. The Diolkos combined the two principles of the railway and the overland transport of ships, on a scale that remained unique in antiquity.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Isthmia
Isthmia, GreeceAt a short distance from the Corinth Canal, the largest technical project in our country in the 19th century, we find a place that has a glorious history, given that the second most important sports competitions were held there not only in Greece, but also throughout the ancient world, the Isthmians. It is located in a topical and pivotal position at the point where the Peloponnese joins Central Greece.
The presence of the Apostle Paul in the Isthmian region is considered very important and the reference made in the Bible about his presence at the Isthmian games was very important because it is the first official presence of a Christian at the games. The apostle Pavkos worked at the Isthmian games as a tent maker for the accommodation of athletes and visitors to the Isthmian games, which were the second most important games after the Olympic games in Ancient Olympia. The apostle Paul proclaimed the son of Christ in the eyes of the visitors and athletes of the games, his action helped 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
Archeoisthmia, Kyra-Vrysi Isthmias, Isthmia, Greece, 20100Archaic marble pediment dated to the end of the 7th BC. h. and was placed at the entrance of the first Temple of Poseidon.
Glazing of Kechreon. They arrived packed in twos on a ship from Alexandria, Egypt and were found submerged on the floor of the Temple of Isis on the south pier of the harbor. These are colored sections of glass reminiscent of today's stained glass windows. In them we see harbor panoramas, exotic landscapes, animals and plants, full-length figures of philosophers such as Homer and Plato, ships and geometric decorative bands
Imperial statue in the type of Zeus (mid 2nd century BC)
Epinician stele with a portrait of the Corinthian musician Lefkios Cornelius (150 AD) Animal figurines. It is worth noting the golden figurine of a bull, a vow to the Sanctuary (6th BC century)
Commercial amphorae from Isthmia, Rachi, Kechrees.
Cult and weapon offerings.
Artifacts from the Mycenaean cemetery of Almira and the Roman cemetery of Rachi Koutsogila Cenchreon
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location5
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Argous 105, Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth, Greece, 200 07Give us the chance to make this icon live and feel together the fundamentals of our culture.
Trust the locals !!!
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins.
For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of Paul the Apostle's missionary travels. In addition, the second book of Pausanias' Description of Greece is devoted to Corinth.
Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location6
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Old Corinth, , Corinth, Greece, 20010Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations. The museum is located within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and lies under the jurisdiction of the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service.
Key aspects of the Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth include:
Hadgimoustafa spring
Lechaion Road
Basilica
Fountain of Peirene
Stoa
Agora
Odien30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Temple of Apollo
Ancient Corinth, Corinth, Greece, 20007Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007 Greece
The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was constructed in 550 BC.
Temple of Apollo: One of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland with monolithic columns, rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE.
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Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Traveler pick up is offered. This is a private Tour, only your group will participate. You to the pick up time is adjustable upon your request. Your Personal Driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer. In case of a hotel, he will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. In Case of an Apartment, he will be waiting at the entrance of the Building. For AirPort pick up, he will be waiting for you at the arrival Hall, just as you disembark, holding a sighn with your name on it to spot him upon arrival. We will monitor your flight and our driver will be there on time. For Port pick ups he will be waiting for you at the gate, just as you disembark holding a sigh with your name on it spot him upon arrival.
- Travelers will be picked up 2 minutes before departure time
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tour Guide Available In
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketwe do not issue ticketsCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Athens time to receive 100% refund.
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