Why choose this Athens tour ?
Starting from your place in Athens,we will head west to our first quick stop,the impressive Corinth canal,the border between Attica and Peloponesse.Next up,Ancient Corinth, one of the most important cities of Ancient Greece where we have the chance to walk around the ruins of the Temple of Apollo,following the steps of Apostole Paul.Next we will climb the Acropolis of Corinth,right above the city and we will enjoy the view of the area stretching all the way from the Corinthian gulf to the canal and even beyond. Next you will have the option to visit either a vineyard and get to taste the local wines or an olive grove and find out all about extra virgin olive oil. The choice is yours…either way you will have an amazing time!!!
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What makes Full day tour Ancient Corinth with wine or olive oil tasting a unique experience ?
After the intial overwhelming feeling of being 90 meters above water level looking straight down,you will admire this beatiful canal with the narrow steep walls only 26 meters apart and about 6 kilometers long. The ancinets Greeks first thought of it but it wasn’t possible with the machinery available at the time, so it wasn’t until 1893 that it was finally completed.
Corinth has been a very wealthy city in the ancient times.Blessed by being situated around this very fertile land,growing olive trees,vineyards and much more, the city developed greatly in trading all these products also taking advanatge of its strategical location between Athens and Sparta. In the modern day, the Temple of Apollo dominates the well preserved archeological site thats gives the visitor a complete idea of the ancinet city and its most important parts.
The dispute between Poseidon and Helios (god of sun) found the later to be the “legendary owner” of this castle overlooking the Corinthian golf. Its unique location made the castle hard to conquer so it played an important role throught the ages of Greek history. Today,big parts of the Venecian built defensive walls are still preserved and the visitor can enjoy the 360 degrees view.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Full day tour Ancient Corinth with wine or olive oil tasting Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets to Ancient Corinth
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Licensed professional guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Athens Experiences.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.
