Private tour - Ancient Corinth & Corinth Canal Photo Stop (half day)

Type of tour: 
Private Tours
Duration: 
Half day
Licenced guide: 
Upon request
Theme: 
Religious Tours, Sightseeing

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Trip advisor rating: 5 stars

Travel to the superbs of Athens on this private tour to Corinth. Visit the city of one of the 7 sages of the ancient world and the sacred place where Saint Paul preached. Especially if you have already seen the highlights of Athens this is an ideal tour for you.

Travel along the Saronic Gulf coastal road to the Corinth Canal for an impressive bridge view of the four-mile-long waterway. Travel back in time before the opening of the canal and imagine ancient workers pulling their ships over the strip of land separating the Aegean from the Ionian Sea. The fortress of the Acrocorinth, dominating on the summit, will be accompanying you leading the way to the ancient ruins of the city.

Then on to Ancient Corinth; one of antiquity's most significant and cosmopolitan city-states, the opposing force of Athens. Visit the Agora, the public market, the impressive Temple of Apollo and of course the Bema of Saint Paul the Apostle. For all the art lovers, there is a museum with an exceptional collection of ancient pottery.

The journey does not stop here. On your way back, feel the mysticism of Ancient Eleusis as you drive by the famous sanctuary of Demeter and the heart of the Eleusinian mysteries, a metaphysical approach to life and death, still a mystery even today. Prolong your tour if you wish to visit the site.

Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal 1
Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal 2
Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal 3
Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal 4
Ancient Corinth with a stop at the Corinth Canal 5
The highlights 
  • Drive away from Athens, through the industrial area of Attica, with a view of the Saronic Gulf islands.
  • Stop off for a photo and enjoy the view from the bridge of the canal, this unforgettable marvel of 19th century marine engineering.
  • The Acrocorinth, acro meaning extreme, as it was in every sense! Liberated in every way, it attracted the passions and hatred of both men and women, especially the sailors who stopped off for a night.
  • Visit the Agora of ancient Corinth where Saint Paul preached his "words of love" still inspiring us today.
  • Explore the refined vessels used for the storage and transportation of herbs, olive oil and wine.
  • Enjoy lunch with of view from the ancient site.
  • Choose between Demeter and her daughter Persephone and share your thoughts about love, passion, life and death as you pass by the site of Eleusis.

 

Important Details 

Included:

  • Transportation by deluxe Mercedes vehicle
  • Experienced, English-speaking driver
  • Insurance coverage during bus transfers
  • Mobile contact number for any emergency available 24/7


Not included:

  • Guided tour by certified tourist guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism (upon request)
  • Entrance fees
  • Drinks, snacks, appetizers, lunch
  • Gratuities


Admission
ticket for Corinth Archaeological site & museum: 8€ per person
reduced ticket for Corinth Archaeological site & museum : 4€ senior citizens with a EU passport - Non European citizens up to 25 years old
free of charge: European citizens up to 25 years old - Children non European citizens under 5 years old

 

 

Cancellation Policy 

General conditions:

Except otherwise stated, tours, packages or any service canceled without due notice within three (3) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be no refund.

Any cancellation made within seven (7) – four (4) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 25% charge for services.

In the case of cancelation more than seven (7) days prior to your service confirmed date, there will be a 50% charge for services

For cancellations more than twenty (20) days prior to the tour, there will be a full refund (no charge).

For any cancelations due to bad weather conditions leading to a change in the cruise ship itinerary, there will be a full refund (no charge).

In all of the above cases, bank expenses or administration fees that might occur for the refund will be deducted from the amount.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.

 

No servant or agent of ours can vary our conditions and any such purposed variation shall be of no effect unless it has been signed by one of our directors.

 

All matters concerning this booking shall be subject to Greek Law.

 

 

Small group tours:

Each tour operates to sufficient demand. The Travel Insiders reserves the right to cancel scheduled tours due to limited participation or other reasons beyond our control two (2) weeks before the date of the tour.

In such case, no compensation will be paid or requested from The Travel Insiders. In the event of “Places of Interest” being closed or road conditions en-route prevent the tour as advertised being operated, every endeavor will be made to substitute an alternative, but the company reserves the right to cancel or alter arrangements.

Once the group reaches the minimum number of participants (8 participants) you will receive an email notification two (2) weeks prior to tour confirming that the itinerary of your choice will be conducted as planned.

If there is not enough participation (minimum 8 participants), you will be notified via email, in which case you can alternatively book a private tour at a special price, or if you prefer, you will be fully refunded.

 

Cancellations can only be made by confirmed email communication.