This tour gives you the opportunity to explore the antiquities of Corinth & visit the impressive Corinth Canal, with a visit also to Athens and Acropolis Hill.
We always offer you the flexibility to change the itinerary according to your wishes.
- Location Athens, Ancient Corinth
- Destinations
- Departure / Return Location Customer Defined
- Departure Time Customer Defined
- Return Time 9 hours after lunch
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Included
- English speaking driver
- Free WIFI on board
- Transportation in luxury can according to the group size
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Not Included
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
- Tour Guide (Contact us if you like a tour guide to inform you for the cost)
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Group Sizes
- sedan: 1 to 3 pax
- minibus or van: 4 to 8 pax
- minibus: 8 to18 pax
Greeting you at your cruise arrival terminal you will start your journey southwest to the countryside of Greece driving at the coastal highway. You will access the peninsula by crossing the awe-inspiring Corinth Canal, a unique infrastructure that changed trade and transportation in the mediterranean sea. You will realize the enormity of the achievement as you will have the opportunity to photograph it (includes a stop).
After a short drive, we reach the ancient city of Corinth. In ancient times, Corinth was amongst the richest cities because its very geostrategic position between two big harbors and this is quite clear by its remains, including the huge Roman Agora (marketplace) and Apollo’s Temple, (6th century BC).
After your visit you will drive back to the center of Athens, to see points of interest such as Constitution Square (Syntagma Square), the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier, the Greek Parliament, Hadrian’s Gate and the Panathenaic Stadium before arriving to the Acropolis hill. On the sacred rock of the Acropolis the monuments date from the prehistoric period to the end of antiquity. Sights include the Propylaea, the Erectheion and the architectural triumph of the Parthenon.
After visiting the Acropolis, you will be returned back to your cruise terminal.
- Entrance fees to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Ancient Agora 30 Euro total pp (combined ticket)
- Ancient Corinth Full: €6
- Free admission for Journalists / Persons under 18 (with current identification to prove age) / University students from Greece and the E.U
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Opening hours for the archaeological sites
Winter period: 8:30am – 15:00
Summer period: 8:00am – 19:30
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Opening hours for Ancient Corinth
08: 30-16: 00
(closed on Tuesday) -
Sites’ Opening Hours during Holidays
6 January: 08:30 – 15:00
Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
Good Friday: 12:00 – 15:00
Holy Saturday: 08:30 – 15:00
Easter Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 – 15:00
15 August: 08:30 – 15:00
28 October: 08:30 – 15:00Closed on:
1 January
25 March
Easter Sunday
May 1rst
25 & 26 December
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What to wear
Summer: Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, athletic shoes and sunscreen.
Winter: Comfortable warm clothing, jacket and winter shoes.
