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This tour is a great opportunity to combine the magnificent landscape of the Saronic Gulf and one of the major archaeological sites of Greece, Ancient Corinth, and swim at “The baths of the beautiful Helen”.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour is a great opportunity to combine the magnificent landscape of the Saronic Gulf and one of the major archaeological sites of Greece, Ancient Corinth, and swim at “The baths of the beautiful Helen”.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
This tour will give you an excellent taste of the history of Ancient Corinth and gives you the opportunity to swim where Helen of Troy did!
On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
Our first stop the Corinth Canal. It was a task since the antiquity and finally opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game,) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum.
Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth (one of the strongest and wealthiest cities of Ancient Greece) is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007 Greece
We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth. The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Acrocorinth, Corinth 200 07, Greece
Ancient Corinth is dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. We will stop here for some incredible photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Isthmia, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia, including a temple, a stadium and a theatre was an important cult and athletic centre where the Panhellenic Games, called “the Isthmia”, took place every two years in honour of Melicertes – Palaemon or Poseidon. Worth visiting its museum excibits athletic equipment, weapons and great panels of glass mosaic found in Kechries port.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kechries, Kechries, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese
The ancient port of Kechries was the heaven of ancient Corinth and a very important commercial and military port of ancient Greece. In this area, pioneering port facilities and warehouses were used, as well as shops and public buildings. Many of the findings of the area are stored in Isthmia museum.
From this port Apostle Paul disembarked to Ephessus back in 52AD.
The site in actualy in the sea and you can see the arms of the harbour, sanctuaries, basilicas and other buildings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Loutra Elenis, Loutra Elenis, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese
You may have heard that Cleopatra was a fan of milk baths, but what was the secret of Helen of Troy, also known as Helen of Sparta? The answer is believed to be the thermal baths she was having in this little village. This traditional belief resulted in the name of the village “Loutra Oraias Elenis” which is Greek for “The baths of the beautiful Helen”.
The settlement of Loutra Oraias Elenis offers a long pebble beach which is organized and equipped with taverns and café bars that attract a great amount of visitors.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
We will drive back to Athens.
