Explore Ancient Corinth: Half Day Tour of Corinthos’ Historic Marvels

Duration: 4 Hours Age: No age restrictions

Enjoy a well-paced tour in Corinthos area with both archaeological and religious significance. Discover one of the highlights of the Peloponnese just a few hours away from the city of Athens. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore Ancient Corinth, antiquity’s most powerful commercial crossroads. Close to the Ancient city of Corinth, we will make our first stop at the large citadel of Acrocorinth.

Moving on, we will visit the ancient town of Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city, which include the agora (marketplace) and Temple of Apollo, one of the most outstanding monuments of the pre–Roman period (6th-century BC) are testament to the prosperity and significance of Corinth during ancient times. The trip will be concluded with a short stop at the site of the ancient Port of Cehrees, after which you will comfortably return to Athens via the same route.

Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal is one of the world’s smallest ocean canals in the world and connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea.

Acrocorinth

Acrocorinth, “Upper Corinth”, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece.

Ancient Town of Corinth

Ancient Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece.

Ancient Port of Cehrees

Cechrees is a village in the municipality of Corinth. Takes its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae, which was situated at the same location.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off service

• English-speaking driver (not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per Greek Law)

• Private transportation in a Mercedes vehicle

• Mineral water

• Wet and dry tissues

• WiFi

Excludes

• Entrance fees

• Food and drinks (unless specified)

• Gratuities (optional)

Important to Know

This is a private tour

Meals are not included in the rate, but adequate time will be given for a food or coffee break

The itinerary is subject to change according to the opening/closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season

Please wait in the hotel lobby/outside the apartment 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time

Comfortable shoes and clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are recommended

Smoking is not permitted inside the vehicle