Athens Trip Overview
From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence, sit back in the comfort of one of our new Mercedes, AudiA6 or other luxury models in the company of a professional tour driver who will take you to the olive filled Peloponnese countryside to visit the Corinth Canal and impressive ruins of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most powerful and influential city states of Antiquity.
Hear the sites fascinating History & Mythology along the way and explore at your own pace its preserved streets, temples, and markets before ascending to the gates of the impressive castle of Acrocorinth to breath in the thousand year old history of this Byzantine castle its glorious panoramic views over the Corinthian Gulf before visiting the Ancient Port at Kehreai & finish your tour over lunch with a view at Lechaion.
Our tour is suitable for all ages, may be tailored. With hassle free booking options such as inclusion of a traditional lunch we aim to make your tour the highlight of your visit.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence, sit back in the comfort of one of our new Mercedes, AudiA6 or other luxury models in the company of a professional tour driver who will take you to the olive filled Peloponnese countryside to visit the Corinth Canal and impressive ruins of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most powerful and influential city states of Antiquity.
Hear the sites fascinating History & Mythology along the way and explore at your own pace its preserved streets, temples, and markets before ascending to the gates of the impressive castle of Acrocorinth to breath in the thousand year old history of this Byzantine castle its glorious panoramic views over the Corinthian Gulf before visiting the Ancient Port at Kehreai & finish your tour over lunch with a view at Lechaion.
Our tour is suitable for all ages, may be tailored. With hassle free booking options such as inclusion of a traditional lunch we aim to make your tour the highlight of your visit.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Our first stop is at the impressive Corinth canal as your driver describes its many interesting ill-fated and varied History’s from Ancient times to the present.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
After a short drive further into the Peloponnese we stop to explore the beautifully preserved remains of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece’s most powerful and influential city states of Antiquity. Stroll through the streets, temples, markets, and fountains in the footsteps of the Classical Greeks, Ancient Romans & St. Paul before you. Refreshments & rest stops are also on hand at the local Cafes at its entrance if needed and there is a small onsite museum dedicated to the finds from the ancient city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Guests can be brought up to the fortress of Akrocorinth which sits above the ruins of Ancient Corinth and enter to explore and take in the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside & coast.
Please note that the entrance to Akrocorinth is on a hillside with some uphill walking necessary. Any guests with walking difficulties may therefore choose to omit this site & spend more time in Ancient Corinth.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kechries, Kechries, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese
Visit to Kehreai to see the Ancient Port
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lechaio 200 11, Greece
We end our tour at the seaside village of Lechaion so you have the option of enjoying lunch or a drink by the sea before your return.
Duration: 1 hour
