Corinth & Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour from Athens
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Isthmia
Experience the beauty of the Saronic Gulf and explore the ancient ruins of Corinth on this private tour. Learn about the history of Greece and indulge in an olive oil tour and tasting, complete with a virtual reality presentation.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corinth Canal - We will begin with a drive along the coast. On the way you will view of some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
    Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, (if you’re game) on some days bungee jumping is an option.
  • Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum.
    Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.
  • Temple of Apollo - We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth. The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
  • Acrocorinth - Ancient Corinth is dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece.
    We will do a short photo stop at the imposing fortress.
  • Athens - We will drive back to Athens.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Convenient hotel, AirBnb, and port pick up & drop-off
  • Olive and olive oil tasting with an informative tour & virtual reality experience
  • Professional drivers knowledgeable in history (Note: Drivers are not licensed to accompany guests inside sites)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees [8€ for over 6 yo Non EU & 24 yo EU Citizens]
  • Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost - 300 €]
  • Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The semi-day expedition to Corinth and the Olive Oil Mill offers a wonderful fusion of the stunning scenery of the Saronic Gulf with one of Greece’s prime archaeological attractions, Ancient Corinth. In addition to this, one receives comprehensive knowledge of Greece’s most celebrated produce, Olive Oil, courtesy of an olive oil tour and tasting session that even includes a virtual reality demo!

  • The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Viator.
  • Pick up time may change, depending on the Olive Mill’s availability.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chinkledc
Sep 27, 2023
History, fruit, olive oil and reasons to come back! - We booked a private day tour to Corinth, including an stop at the canal, a fortress, and a local Olive Oil Company. We were picked up promptly at our flat in a clean vehicle with a friendly welcoming smile. Alex was such a pleasure to spend the day with. We discussed Greek politics, economy, history, and language. He was engaging and happy to have genuine and honest conversation no matter what our questions. A wealth of knowledge and a kind demeanor. We will happily book with him again when we return to spend more time exploring the region. The cost is worth the experience and benefits to not have to wait for bus loads of strangers and traffic. It truly felt like we were just on the road hanging out with a local friend. We were even able to stop by a small local market on the way to pickup some regional fruit.
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Amarah_h
Jun 7, 2023
Amazing experience! - We all had such a great time on this tour! Our driver Terry was very kind, patient, and knowledgeable. He was very accommodating with time and other stops we were interested in making. The olive oil tasting was so nice, and the facility is beautiful! Olives were out of season when we went, so there was no fruit on the trees. I can only imagine how amazing this tour would be when they are in season!
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Chagaspar
May 29, 2022
Fantastic Experience Overall - I was curious to know what this tour would bring that’s why I have included this in my itinerary. I wasn’t wrong because it I didn’t expect to enjoy this tour very well. Thanks to our tour guide Alexander, he drove me to the location with so much enthusiasm and excitement. He always put smile on his face which makes the tour more friendly and enjoyable. He even gave me a free Fredo coffee because he knows I like it. Alexander is the best tour guide that I knew of. He knows so much about the rich history of Greece. He guided me on how to go to places and recommended sites where I can shop and dine. We went to the Canal first which has nice stories into it. The view from the bridge was magnificent. Alexander mentioned that some people does jump from it as a sport. Well that was nerve wracking! Then, to the olive oil tour. It was a different experience than I expected because the 4th generation owner (Nikkos) who was on site, let’s you witness the entire process from the cultivation, to harvesting to smashing and filtering process plus a virtual tour for that extra unique experience. Everything were well explained and questions were all answered. I recommend this tour most especially for olives and olive oil lovers. There is an olive oil tasting included which I think was a fantastic part it. They also have the bottles ready for purchases if you wish so. I recommend this tour!
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