Corinth Trip Overview
Hop aboard a thoroughly contemporary taxi for a private 6-hour excursion to the highlights of Loutraki. See the vertiginous Corinth Canal, explore the seaside resort of Loutraki, take a dip in Vouliagmeni’s Blue Lake, visit the sanctuary of Hera at Perachora, and admire the Saint Patapios Monastery, now a convent. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes Wi-Fi.
PLEASE NOTE:
OUR DRIVERS ARE NOT TOUR GUIDES and they cannot enter the archaeological sites or museums with you. If you are loooking for a guided tour, please search for an Licensed Tourist Guide from EOT (Greek Ministry of Tourism). We can serve you ONLY for your transportation to and from the points of interest.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Corinth, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Corinth, Peloponnese, Greece
Hop aboard a thoroughly contemporary taxi for a private 6-hour excursion to the highlights of Loutraki. See the vertiginous Corinth Canal, explore the seaside resort of Loutraki, take a dip in Vouliagmeni’s Blue Lake, visit the sanctuary of Hera at Perachora, and admire the Saint Patapios Monastery, now a convent. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes Wi-Fi.
PLEASE NOTE:
OUR DRIVERS ARE NOT TOUR GUIDES and they cannot enter the archaeological sites or museums with you. If you are loooking for a guided tour, please search for an Licensed Tourist Guide from EOT (Greek Ministry of Tourism). We can serve you ONLY for your transportation to and from the points of interest.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Our first stop is the Canal of Corinth with 30 minutes waiting time to enjoy the amazing view, from the canal’s bridge, 79 meters (260 feet) above sea level, and take your photos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Loutraki Beach, Loutraki Greece
Second stop is Loutraki, a famous seaside resort. The town is well known for its vast natural springs and its therapeutic spas. You have one hour here, to explore the beach and the market. Here you can find from top quality international brands to traditional Greek shops, ranging from local hand crafted works of art and jewelry to furniture, porcelain, souvenirs, clothing, shoes, books and leather goods. The city of Loutraki has numerous restaurants, traditional places, seafood taverns, luxury dining spots, bakeries and patisseries but also fast foods and creperie…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Moni Osiou Patapiou, Loutraki 203 00 Greece
At a location of breathtaking view, on a steep slope of Gerania Mountains, at an altitude of 650 meters, lies Saint Patapios monastery, our third stop. The monastery is established in a building complex, which constitutes an extension of the ancient hermitage of the 12th century. The view and its physical and religious beauty rewards the visitor.The monastery of St. Patapios is an attraction for visitors mainly because of the three full-length murals found in the cave where the relics of St. Patapios are. The body is in a closed casket with glass, dressed in monastic robe with head and face cover. You will have 45 minutes here to explore the monastery…
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora, Limni Vouliagmenis, Perachora 203 00 Greece
Our next stop is the Heraion of Perachora, a sanctuary of the goddess Hera situated in a small cove of the Corinthian gulf at the end of the Perachora peninsula. In addition to a temple of Hera of unusual construction and antiquity, the remains of a number of other structures have also been found, including a L-shaped stoa, a large cistern, dining rooms, and a second potential temple. You will have 1 hour here, to explore the archaeological site…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Limni Vouliagmeni, Loutraki Greece
Leaving Heraion of Perachora, you will find one of the most beautiful lagoons of Greece, embraced by a natural pine-forest, Lake Vouliagmeni, landscape of outstanding natural beauty. There you will discover the charm of a calm lake. The lake was caused by the subsidence of the ground to a kind of trench. You will have 1 hour here, to explore the beautiful lake, and if you like, you can drink a coffee in a calm beach bar….
Duration: 1 hour
