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Acropolis and Ancient Corinth/Canal Tour

Acropolis and Ancient Corinth and Corinth Canal Tour starts
Acropolis and Ancient Corinth/Canal Tour includes:

- Pick up from Piraeus Port or from your hotel
- Explore the Acropolis, the heart of classical Athens
  Travel to the ruins of ancient Corinth and tour its
  National Museum. View the Corinth Canal, a
  19th-century engineering marvel cut through sheer
  rock.
- By the end of the tour, drive back to Piraeus Port or
  to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 8 hours

Corinth Canal - Athens / Greece
Ancient Corinth - Athens / Greece

WHAT YOU VISIT

Ancient Corinth - Corinth, Greece's wealthiest city, once boasted a forum larger than Rome. Famed also for its wicked ways, the city was introduced to Christianity by St. Paul. You will see the remains of the paved, 25-foot-wide Lechaion Road and Doric Temple of Apollo.



Corinth Museum - The museum houses an impressive collection of antiquities unearthed from the ruins. Most of the antiquities, including superb mosaics, are Roman in origin. The original Greek city-state was destroyed by Rome in 154 B.C. and was rebuilt as a Roman colony.
Corinth Museum - Athens / Greece
Acropolis - Athens / Greece

Acropolis - The Acropolis dominates the Athenian landscape. Your guided walking tour begins with a walk up steep steps through the Propylaea, which extends 150-feet across the western face of the Acropolis . Adjacent to the entrance stands the Temple of Athena Nike (or Wingless Victory). Beyond the Propylaea, on the highest point of the Acropolis , stands the Parthenon,
which was dedicated to the Virgin Athena, the white pentelic marble temple was built 447 - 437 B.C. Beyond the Parthenon, lies the Erechteion, a temple honoring Athena and the sea god Poseidon. The graceful Porch of the Caryatids features columns of lovely maids supporting the roof of the temple.


PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Corinth Canal - Like a deep gash in massive rock, the canal, 76-feet wide and 26-feet deep, divides the narrow causeway linking the Peloponese with the mainland. Engineers of the 19th century succeeded where others had failed.

Corinth Canal - Athens / Greece
The Emperor Nero once ordered a canal to be built here but was forced to abandon the project. View the canal from a bridge spanning its banks - 200-feet above the water.
Ancient Corinth - Athens / Greece

SHOPPING

During your visit to ancient Corinth, there will be some free time to browse through tiny souvenir shops around.



LUNCH

A leading local venue serves a special Greek luncheon buffet.

Ancient Corinth - Athens / Greece
Univercity of Athens - Athens / Greece

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY

Board your private vehicle for a short drive to the heart of Athens. Your narrated drive passes a host of major sites, including Hadrian's Arch, the statue of Lord Byron, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, the former Royal Palace, the National Gardens, the Academy

and the University Library. Afterwards, drive down the modern highway past Eleusis, enjoying views of the Saronic Gulf, to the Corinth Canal. Your drive to ancient Corinth passes the dramatic Acrocorinth, the mammoth citadel that guarded the city.


SPECIAL NOTES
- Visiting Acropolis and ancient Corinth includes walking approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid injuries.
- Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection.
   
 

RATES

- The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation and VAT.
   
- Rates are based on per person.
 

2 pax 4 pax 6 pax 8 pax 10 pax

398$ pp 245$ pp 216$ pp 200$ pp 166$ pp
   
- As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied.
- Please contact us for your group requests.
- Lunch is not included in the price.
   
 

REMARKS

- If you book any tour in Athens together with any Ephesus tour, then you will have per person 5 % discount on your Ephesus tour.
   
 

CANCELLATION POLICY

- In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received by Meander Travel at least three days before the arrival in order to receive the full refund.
- In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply.

 

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