Greece · Archaeology

Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal Half Day Private Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private half-day tour from Athens to Ancient Corinth and Loutraki
02 Photo stop at the Corinth Canal
03 Guided visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth
04 See the Temple of Apollo and the ancient agora
05 Learn about St Paul’s connection to Corinth
06 Visit the archaeological museum of Ancient Corinth
07 Free time for a stroll, coffee, or shopping
08 Coastal stop in Loutraki with views of the Corinthian Gulf

Discover the rich history of Ancient Corinth on this private half-day tour from Athens, combining archaeology, culture, and early Christian heritage. Travel along the coastal road to the Corinth Canal for a photo stop, then continue to one of Greece’s most important ancient cities.

Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth with an official guide, see the Temple of Apollo and the ancient agora, and visit the museum to view artifacts from the Classical and Roman periods. You’ll also learn about the site’s connection to St Paul, who preached here and addressed his letters to the Corinthians. The tour also includes time to stroll through town and a stop in Loutraki, where you can relax by the Corinthian Gulf before returning to Athens.

Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth with an official guide, see the Temple of Apollo and the ancient agora, and visit the museum to view artifacts from the Classical and Roman periods.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Corinth, Ancient Corinth, Loutraki

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up and drive along the coastal road heading west and rich the Corinth Canal which separates Attica and Peloponnese. Short stop for photos and live giuided tour.After a short drive you will arrive at the Archeological site of Ancient Corinth. Live Guided tour in the archeological site of Ancient Corinth and some free time for photos of the famous temple of Apollo and ancient agora.Our guide will point and explain the archeological place where St Paul preached and wrote his letters addressed to Corinthians.Guided tour inside the archeological museum of Ancient corinth.Great artifacts of the clasical ages as well as the Roman empire period which showcase the great importance of the ancient city of Corinth and its Port. Afterwards you can have a relaxing stroll in the pedestrian part of the town, stop to enjoy a cup of coffee or do some shopping.Last stop the coastal town of Loutraki where you can have lunch watching magnificent views of the Corinthian gulf. This half day private tour eand by dropping you off to the initial place

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop off
Official guide
Entrance Fees for the archeological site of ancient Corinth and the museum.
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Meals and beverages
Gratuities

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Post Covid 19 Policy: Vehicles will be sanitized before every pick up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop. Face masks available for clients. Guides will wear facemasks and use microphone when guiding. Fresh trash bag will be place in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of the tours.
If travelleres stay at a hotel we will meet the in front of the reception desk. For travelleres accomodated in apartments, we will meet them in front of the apartmant entrance. For airport and port arrivals, our guide will wait for them outside of the arrivals terminal holding a sign with their name on it.

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