Private Tour of Ancient Corinth, Temple of Hera, Blue Lake & Canal from Athens!

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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece

Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 200 07 Greece

Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is one of the most impressive and dominant acropoleis of the Peloponnese.

Gates: A system of 3 circuit walls reinforced by towers.

Keep

Temple of Aphrodite: On the highest of the two picks of the mountain are traces of the temple of Aphrodite on the site.

Frankish Tower: At the SW edge of the precipitous rock fortified during Frankish times forming the inner keep of the fortress. Remains of churches, mosques, houses, fountains and cisterns are preserved here.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Roman Fountain, Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece

Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Geraneia, Τέρμα Χατζοπούλου, Λουτράκι, 20300, Korai, Loutraki 203 00, Greece

Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the SW coast of the Peloponnese.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth Greece

Temple of Apollo: One of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland with monolithic columns, rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE.

Agora: A rectangular construction 160 m long and 70 m wide, consisting of central shops, small temples and altar and the renowned podium or Bema from where Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthians in 52 AD.

Roman buildings.

Theatre and Odeon/Asklepieion

Lechaion road: Facing the Corinthian gulf leading to the port of Lechaion.

St. Paul's church: Admiring a magnificent mosaic mural depicting Saul's vision from Christ as he was travelling to Damascus to persecute the Christians.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bema of Corinth, Archaia Korinthos 200 07, Greece

Bema or Pedestal: The site of St Paul' s trial was the Bema, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the centre of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth and from where the city’s officials addressed the public.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Corinth, Old Corinth, Corinth 20010 Greece

Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area.

Hadgimoustafa spring: a fountain built during the Ottoman empire.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth Greece

Stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora, Limni Vouliagmenis, Perachora 203 00 Greece

Sanctuary Of Hera

Malagavi Lighthouse

Heraion / Blue Lake

Taste delicious authentic delicacies from the local fish tavernas.

Enjoy your refreshing swim and bathe under the Helenic sun.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Included
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Native English speaking drivers
  • Handmade candies
  • Refreshment wipes
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
  • Entry or admission fees
  • Food & drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Akrokorinthos
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Fountain
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
  • Entry/Admission - Bema of Corinth
  • Entry/Admission - Archaeological Museum of Corinth
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
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