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Corinth Canal & Ancient Corinth: Scenic Tour
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114 Ratings
Athina
Explore Ancient Corinth & Nafplio with an expert guide. Visit the Corinth Canal, Temple of Apollo, and stroll through Nafplion’s charming Old Town.
Explore Ancient Corinth & Nafplio with an expert guide. Visit the Corinth Canal, Temple of Apollo, and stroll through Nafplion’s charming Old Town.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a man-made waterway in Greece that links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, effectively turning the Peloponnese into an island by separating it from the Greek mainland.
- Archaeological Site Mycenae - Immerse yourself in…
- Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a man-made waterway in Greece that links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It traverses the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, effectively turning the Peloponnese into an island by separating it from the Greek mainland.
- Archaeological Site Mycenae - Immerse yourself in the heart of Homeric legend by exploring ancient Mycenae, once ruled by Agamemnon. Enjoy the stunning mountain vistas, marvel at the massive Cyclopean walls, pass through the iconic Lion Gate, and uncover the grand “Treasure of Atreus,” a tholos tomb of impressive scale. Mycenae is more than just a site; it is a journey into Greek mythology.
- Mycenae - Visit the village of Mycenae and savor a meal at a traditional Greek taverna.
- Syntagma Square - Explore Syntagma Square and meander through the cobblestone streets, narrow pathways, and pedestrian-friendly areas.
- Nafplio - Known as one of Greece’s most romantic cities, Nafplio is celebrated for its historic architecture and magnificent Venetian castles. Conveniently located just a short drive from Athens, it is ideal for a day trip or a stopover during a road trip in the Peloponnese.
What's Included
- Luxury Air-Conditioned Vehicle with Wi-Fi service (maximum 35 participants)
- Hearing devices for a better experience of the guided tour
- Visit of the Corinth Canal where Corinthian gulf meets Aegean
- Entrance Fees (If you book the option with Tickets) -skip the line service
- English Licensed Tour Guide throughout the day
- Guided tour at the Archaeological Site of Corinth and the Archaeological museum
- Luxury Air-Conditioned Vehicle with Wi-Fi service (maximum 35 participants)
- Hearing devices for a better experience of the guided tour
- Visit of the Corinth Canal where Corinthian gulf meets Aegean
- Entrance Fees (If you book the option with Tickets) -skip the line service
- English Licensed Tour Guide throughout the day
- Guided tour at the Archaeological Site of Corinth and the Archaeological museum
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Meals and Drinks
- Pickup/DropOff - The meeting point is near the Acropolis metro station
- Entrance fees
- Meals and Drinks
- Pickup/DropOff - The meeting point is near the Acropolis metro station
Additional Information
Embark on a scenic drive through the Greek countryside, where picturesque landscapes and olive groves abound. Begin with a visit to the stunning Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea to the Corinth Gulf. Next, explore the archaeological site of Ancient Mycenae, a place that has stood for millennia on its rocky hillside overlooking the Argolic…
Embark on a scenic drive through the Greek countryside, where picturesque landscapes and olive groves abound. Begin with a visit to the stunning Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea to the Corinth Gulf. Next, explore the archaeological site of Ancient Mycenae, a place that has stood for millennia on its rocky hillside overlooking the Argolic Gulf. Start your exploration with the remarkable Cyclopean walls. Pass through the Lion Gate and uncover the renowned tholos tomb, the ‘Treasure of Atreus,’ thought to be the resting place of King Agamemnon. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae to admire a collection of artifacts and treasures unearthed from the site. Enjoy lunch in the village of Mycenae before completing the journey to Nafplion, a charming coastal town celebrated for its historical importance and delightful ambiance. Wander through the narrow streets of Nafplion’s Old Town, discovering its Venetian and Ottoman influences.
- Please note that when booking reduced tickets (youth or child tickets), a valid photo ID / passport must be presented. Failure to provide proper identification upon request will result in the requirement to pay the full adult ticket price onsite.
- Please note that tour duration and timings may vary due to traffic conditions.
Location
Chatzichristou 21
Chatzichristou
The meeting point is at the corner of 21 Chatzichristou str & Makrigianni str, Athens 11742, 150 meters away from the metro station ''Acropolis''. Look out for the BLUE umbrella at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(114 Ratings)
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Celene_m
Sep 19, 2025
Fantastic Tour - Very informative!! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Corinth. Our bus ride was very pleasant. “Chris” was a very good driver and Georgie taught us so much about Greek history on the roadtrip. She was excellent at pointing out the sights. Seeing ancient Corinth was well worth the drive. Walking in the steps of Paul was amazing. We enjoyed a fabulous meal in the beautiful city of Nafplio on our way back and even got to do a little shopping. You will not regret taking this trip!
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Q2015ywandrewh
Sep 16, 2025
Amazing at seeing the Corinth Canal and the old town, with Nafpilon as well. - Had a fantastic day with John the Archaeologist - our tour guide. He made the day with and informative presentation on the sites we visited. Very witty and very knowledgeable. the Corinth Canal was an amazing site to see. Ancient Corinth and the museum very well presented and easy to navigate. It was easy to visualise the site as to how it may have looked when operating. The ruins are amazing. Nafpilon was a great little place to visit. Had lunch at the same Taverna as the tour and enjoyed it very much. Staff there were very friendly and the meal was excellent. Took a boat over to the island fort and was impressed. 7 euro for the boat and another 7 euro to enter the fort. Great views from the top of the fort. Some very impressive yachts in the harbour. Had plenty of time to visit the town as well. Long day in the bus but would easily recommend.
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Andrew_h
Sep 16, 2025
Fantastic day with a great tour Guide - Corinth, and Nafplion - We had a great day with a great tour guide - John the Archaeologist - he was very informative without over loading with too much information. Very funny and interacted with all participants.
The tour itself was very good. We were amazed at seeing the Corinth Canal. What a spectacle. Then off to ancient Corinth. A little gem if you are into the history of the ancient times. Museum was very good and well laid out. The site was also very good. Did get any free time at the site but none was really needed.
Nafplion was a nice little place to visit. We had lunch at the Nest Taverna (same place as the tour lunch option) and it was very nice and friendly staff. Would recommend eating there. Plenty of other places in the town as well. Took the boat over to the island for 7 euro and then got hit with another 7 euro to enter the fort. We enjoyed it others may not. Not all that much to see there but it is well presented and information is in English and Greek. Views from the fort were very good. Still had enough time to have a look at the town as well. Great tour and I would recommend it but add that it is a long day - but we thought well worth the visit.
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Kenneth_n
Sep 9, 2025
Great tour with plenty of... - Great tour with plenty of historical information. Our guide, John the Archeologist, was a wealth of information and his enthusiasm was contagious!
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Cori
Sep 8, 2025
Enjoyable and informative excursion - This trip was a great addition to our time in Athens! Even our teenage daughter enjoyed it. Our guide Dorina was very friendly and informative. She shared all kinds of information about the area we were in and going to. The bus was clean and comfortable but a little warm. The a/c was on but the vents weren’t working right. But it definitely didn’t ruin the trip. The bus driver made restroom/snack breaks both there and back. Corinth was amazing and Nafplio was a quint and beautiful little village. We had plenty of time at each destination! Highly recommend!
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David_o
Sep 4, 2025
Wonderful! - Wonderful tour! Our guide, Nancy, was fantastic. Our driver Vasils was excellent This tour is well worth it! (Make sure you include lunch)
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S4228fgvictoriab
Aug 22, 2025
Beautiful Day Trip! - Tour guide Anastasia was fantastic! She had so much knowledge to share about not only Corinth and Nafplion, but about Athens and Grecian history in general. I feel like I learned so much! Seeing Ancient Corinth was incredible. It was a highlight of my entire trip to Greece! Nafplion was gorgeous and it was a lovely place to spend the afternoon. There was great food and gelato, and fantastic views. I highly recommend this tour!
I will say, I wish it was just a touch longer (even just 10 minutes longer in Corinth and 20 minutes longer in Nafplion). After we walked through the museum and Ancient Corinth archeological site, we had 15 minutes to see everything/take WC break and be back at the bus. I feel like we had to run through the rest of the site to see everything or miss the bus. We barely made it in the 15 minutes and didn't even get to use the WC. By the time we were finished lunch at Nafplion, I feel like we could have used a little extra time to explore. All in all though, we saw the highlights, ate some great food, and learned a lot on this day. We are glad we went and have zero regrets!
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John_c
Sep 24, 2025
Good tour, good... - Good tour, good knowledgeable guide (John the Archaeologist), bus was faulty but replaced without any hassle.
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Emma
Sep 19, 2025
Small group trip well worth it - The tour was worth it. Small group and left a little earlier as all participants arrived. Tour guide was knowledgeable and added a fun spin on the stories. The only disappointment was we had a small glimpse of the Corinth Canal but even though we were promised time on the way back for photos the driver didn't stop.
The Ancient Corinth Museum and The Temple of Apollo is well worth a trip.
Nafplion is absolutely stunning.
Definitely recommend.
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E8293ymrichardb
Sep 11, 2025
Great experience, but too little time at sites - It was an amazing experience all around! My only complaint is that we did not spend enough time at Corinth, nor in Nafpleon. Corinth needs to be at least 45 minutes longer as we only had about 10 minutes to actually walk around the site itself. Nafpleon needed to be 1-2 hours longer because with waiting for lunch we only had 45 minutes to 1 hour to walk around. Everything was great, but it wasn't enough time in either location.
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