Overview

On this day trip tour you'll have the chance to see old Corinth and the impressive canal, then continue on to a charming coastal town.

You'll be leaving your hotel in Athens at around 8.30am, then making your way down to the Corinth Canal by car with a private guide and driver.

You'll get a chance to see the Corinth Canal with today's modern ships passing through, before continuing on to the old city of Corinth for your tour of the site.

As you pass through narrow avenues and alleys you'll have a chance to spot some amazing classical statuary, including one of the biggest Apoxyomenos statues in the world.

Next stop will be Nafplio. When you first arrive at the site in Nafplio, you'll be speechless. It's the most famous and expensive tourist destination in Greece because of its amazing view of the bay and the many museums, monuments and churches.

In the end, you'll be taken back to your hotel in Athens.

The total duration of the tour will be 12 hours from pick up to drop off.

Description

Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105, Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 20007

The ancient city of Corinth, known as the "spiritual birthplace" of Europe, attracts thousands each day with its warm winds and inviting turquoise waters. Located in the heart of Greece, Corinth is a paradox of ancient and modern, as the city was founded in the 8th Century BC yet has retained its past and boasts a rich cultural heritage.

The unique architectural style of Corinth can be found throughout the city. The Greek Orthodox Church's massive domes boast 16th century mosaics that depict biblical scenes, while centuries-old walls are covered with Medieval paintings. Corinth's Old Town is a patchwork of the ancient city, with cobblestone streets and small square cafes.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Archaeological Site of Isthmia, Isthmia 20100

Isthmia is a small village in the northeast of Greece, situated on the Isthmos of Corinth, near to the city of Corinth and close to the Saronic Gulf. This village has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and there are many ancient ruins in the area, including an acropolis dating from the Mycenaean period. The most famous attraction in Isthmia is probably the Temple of Poseidon, which was built in about 440 BC and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pass By: Acrocorinth, Corinth 200 07, Greece

The ancient fortress of Acrocorinth, located on a rocky outcropping overlooking the city of Corinth, was one of the most strategically important sites in all of Greece. Its commanding view and strong fortifications made it an ideal place to guard the entrance to the Peloponnese peninsula. The first fortifications were built by the Mycenaeans in the 13th century BC, but the site saw its greatest development during the Byzantine period.

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia 20100

The Corinth canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, providing a shortcut for shipping between the two seas. The canal was built between 1882 and 1893 and has been renovated several times since then. Today, it is used by both merchant vessels and passenger boats.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio

Nafplio is the capital of southwestern mountainous, "Greece’s eternal winter delight".
Nafplio is situated on the Saronic Gulf, in a narrow and fortified indent of the Olive Mountains valley. It was declared in 1966 as Municipality and was made cooperational between Argolis Prefecture and Athens Province two years later.

The main town of Nafplio is built at the foot of a small hill on which stands an old castle, which is crowned by a Byzantine church called "Panagia Kalamares".The name Nafplio derives from the ancient Greek name of the town, Napflion. The current name of the town appeared in 1537. The adjective "nafplio" means "cloudy". There are several explanations for this: 'cloudy ' in the sense of "white as chalk" which was used to describe the limestone cliffs that surround the city. Alternatively, it may have arisen from an Egyptian word meaning "sandy".

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Athens, Athens

Please note that there is transportation time from Athens to Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth and also back to your hotel in Athens when the tour is finished.
The total duration with transportation time is 12 hours.

Duration: 6 hours

Pass By: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007

The Temple of Apollo is an ancient temple located in the southern part of the Greek island of Delos. It was built in the 6th century BC and is one of the most significant archaeological remains on the island. The temple, which is surrounded by a peribolos wall, was constructed using the Cyclopean masonry technique, with huge blocks of stone fitted together without mortar.