Participate in a half-day excursion to marvel at the engineering wonder of the Corinth Canal and experience Ancient Corinth through our Virtual Reality guide, celebrated for its important role in ancient and religious history.
Participate in a half-day excursion to marvel at the engineering wonder of the Corinth Canal and experience Ancient Corinth through our Virtual Reality guide, celebrated for its important role in ancient and religious history.
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Corinth Canal - Begin the journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned modern bus from four central meeting points and travel to the Peloponnese region.
Just an hour’s drive from Athens, in the Peloponnese, lies the renowned Corinth Canal. This canal links the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of…
- Corinth Canal - Begin the journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned modern bus from four central meeting points and travel to the Peloponnese region.
Just an hour’s drive from Athens, in the Peloponnese, lies the renowned Corinth Canal. This canal links the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, effectively turning the former peninsula into an island.
The canal elevated Piraeus’ status as a significant Mediterranean port. A project that took centuries, it was initially envisioned by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, started by Roman Emperor Nero, and completed in the 19th century by the French. Carved through solid rock, the canal stretches over 6km in length and 23m in width, with vertical sides rising 90m above the water.
We pause at the Canal for 45 minutes. Nearby, there are options for refreshments, snacks, and public restrooms.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Next, we proceed to Ancient Corinth, a city of great importance during ancient and Roman times. (30-minute ride). Known for its wealth and architecture, Corinth was the site of Greece’s final stand against Rome. After their defeat, the Romans demolished 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 legendary Jason of the Argonauts, the thief of the Golden Fleece, Pausanias, a Roman traveler, and St. Paul, who preached the gospel of Christ here. Follow in their footsteps and relive the past with our Virtual Reality application, which you can use at the Archaeological Site while listening to the captivating history with our Audioguide. The museum at the Site is also a must-visit.
We will spend 3 hours in Ancient Corinth. There is also a nearby village for a quick lunch or snacks.
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Ancient Port of Kenchreai - On the return journey to Athens, travel along the beautiful coastal road and stop for photos at the ancient port of Kenchreai.
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-minute drive).
We stop for 10 minutes for photos.
Then we head back to Athens to disembark comfortably at any of our four drop-off points. (1-hour drive).
- English speaking expert escort
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Virtual Reality Audioguide
- English speaking expert escort
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Virtual Reality Audioguide
- Ancient Corinth Admission Ticket
- food and drinks
- Ancient Corinth Admission Ticket
- food and drinks
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
