Why choose this Athens tour ?
Join a half-day tour to admire the engineering marvel of the Cornith canal and relive with our Virtual Reality guide Ancient Corith, renowned for its significant place in ancient & religious history.
Make the most of your Athens adventure
What makes Half Day Ancient Corinth and Canal VR Audio Guided Tour a unique experience ?
Embrark in our aircondironed modern bus from 4 central meeting points and travel for to the area of Peloponnese.
One hour drive away from Athens, in the area of Peloponnese you will be able to find the famous Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island.
The canal elevated Piraeus’ status as a major Mediterranean port . A project that spanned many centuries, it was conceived by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, begun by Roman emperor Nero, and completed in the 19th century by the French. Cut through solid rock, the canal is more than 6km long and 23m wide, its vertical sides rising 90m above the water.
We stop at the Canal for 45 min. Near the canal there are options for refeshments ,snacks and public toilets.
Then we head to Ancient Corith, a very important city the ancient & roman times. (30 min ride). Renowned for its wealth and architecture, Corinth was the site of Greece’s final stand against Rome. After the defeat, the Romans levelled the city, then rebuilt it as a Roman settlement with theatres, a forum and imperial temples. Only the ancient Temple of Apollo was spared.
Corinth was home to the famous Jason of the Argonauts, stealer of the Golden Fleece, Pausanias, Roman traveller, and St Paul, who taught the gospel of Christ here. Follow their footsteps & relive the past with our Virtual Reality application that you will use in the Arhaelogical Site while listening to the fascinating history with our Audioguide. The museum of the Site is also a must to visit.
We will stay in Ancient Corinth for 3 hours. There is also a nearby village for quick lunch or snacks.
Admission high season 8 euros. Low season 4 euros.
On our way back to Athens drive by the beautiful coastal road and we stop for photos a the ancient port of Kechries.
In ancient times, Kenchreai was one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth. While Kenchreai served the eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf, Lechaion on the Corinthian Gulf served the trade routes leading west to Italy and the rest of Europe. ( 30 min drive).
We stop 10 min for photos.
The we head back to Athens to disembark with comfort in any of our 4 drop off points. (1 hour drive).
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Half Day Ancient Corinth and Canal VR Audio Guided Tour
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- English speaking expert escort
- Virtual Reality Audioguide
Not Included
- admission in Ancient Corinth ( 8 euros April – October, 4 euros November-March)
- food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Open Top Bus hellas M.E.P.E..
- 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 30 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
