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Corinth Canal - The half-day Ancient Corinth tour starts with a 45-mile drive along the National highway. We will reach the well-known Corinthian canal or else Isthmus canal that connects the Saronic Sea and the Corinthian Sea.
The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea that wanted to cross to the Adriatic or anchor in Corinth, a rich shipping city, had to circle the Peloponnese, which would prolong their journey an extra 185 nautical miles.
It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkós, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.
On 67 AD that Emperor Nero attempted the construction of the canal with a group of 6,000 slaves. But he was murdered before the plans were finalized. Finally, the construction of the canal came to an end at the last decade of the 19th century. - Archaeological Site of Olympia - Olympia is well known for the Olympic Games, held every four years to honor God Zeus, beginning in 776 B.C. At Olympia we will visit the Temple of Zeus, where the gold and ivory statue of god Zeus stood, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame lights every four years, the workshop of Phidias, the ancient Olympic stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
- Skip the line for ticket purchases
- Private transportation for convenience
- On-board WiFi for connectivity
- Complimentary bottled water
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional drivers (Note: drivers are not licensed for guided tours inside venues)
- Entrance fees (Total Cost: 12 Euros per adult)
- All meals
- Local Licensed tour guide upon request, depending on availability (Additional cost 170 Euros)
- Airport pick up-drop off (extra cost)
- Gratuities
Our journey to Olympia commences with a stretch of 45 miles alongside the National highway heading to Peloponnese. Our route takes us past the renowned Corinthian canal, alternatively known as the Isthmus canal, an important connector between the Saronic Sea and the Corinthian Sea. After pausing briefly for photo opportunities, we embark on a further 3-hour journey to reach the village of Olympia. Olympia carries historic significance for hosting the Olympic Games, a quadrennial event that celebrated the deity Zeus, initiated in 776 B.C. In Olympia, we’ll tour landmarks like the Temple of Zeus, home to the illustrious gold and ivory statue of Zeus, classified as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame is ignited every four years, the factory of Phidias, the ancient Olympic stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.
- Your tour is totally private. No unknown passengers will participate in your group.
- Infant car seats are available upon request
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
