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Viator · Private tour

Blue Lake, Sanctuary of Hera, Mycenae, Ancient Corinth, Canal

4.9(10)Athens1 hour
VIATOR4.9(8)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)

Description

Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal). Explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems. You will also experience the spectacular panoramic views which will amaze you. Witness the ancient town of Corinth, one of the richest towns in Ancient Greece, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. We will visit the ruins of the ancient city in which you can see the remains of the Agora and one of the most outstanding monuments of pre –Roman period, the temple of Apollo. Be amazed by the kingdom of Agamemnon, Mycenae and relive the expedition to Troy.  Explore the Temple of Hera Akraia and St. Johns “tiny” church at Perachora.  Swim amongst the ancient ruins at Ancient Heraion. For the more adventurous, you will have a chance to do some “cliff-jumping” from the surrounding rocks, as the sea in the sanctuary cove is both deep and clear.  Discover the Malagavi Lighthouse, one of the oldest stone lighthouses in Greece built in 1897 that is still in operation.

Tour Options

Passengers
  • price per group Pickup included

Itinerary

45 min

Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade. Visit Ancient Diolkos, a paved trackway in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.

Admission not included30 min

Grave Circles A and B: Royal cemeteries situated to the south of the Lion Gate and outside the Bronze Age citadel. The Cyclopean Walls: The main characteristic of the Mycenean walls is that they are made of huge limestone boulders. Only the mythical Cyclopes had the strength to move the enormous boulders that made up the walls of Mycenae and Tiryns. The Royal Palace: Consisting of domestic apartments, the Throne Room Suite, the Grand Staircase, a collection of rooms for officers or palace officials and the Forecourt.

90 min

Rich in gold! King Agamemnon's mythical kingdom sung in Homer's epics. It is the most important and richest center of the late Bronze Age.

Admission not included15 min

The Lions Gate: The main entrance of the Bronze age citadel of Mycenae erected during the 13th century BC.

Admission not included15 min

The Treasury of Atreus: A large tholos or beehive tomb constructed during the Bronze Age around 1250 BC. Tomb of Clytemnestra: A Mycenean tholos type tomb built in 1250 BC named after Clytemnestra the wife of king Agamemnon and leader of the Greeks in Trojan war.

Admission not included30 min

The Mycenean Archaeological Museum: The most important Mycenean artifacts are exhibited here. You will be dazzled by the gold grave goods, burial masks, jewellery, weapons, worship idols and frescoes.

60 min

Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is one of the most impressive and dominant acropoleis of the Peloponnese. Gates: A system of 3 circuit walls reinforced by towers. Keep Temple of Aphrodite: On the highest of the two picks of the mountain are traces of the temple of Aphrodite on the site. Frankish Tower: At the SW edge of the precipitous rock fortified during Frankish times forming the inner keep of the fortress. Remains of churches, mosques, houses, fountains and cisterns are preserved here.

Admission not included15 min

Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.

15 min

Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the SW coast of the Peloponnese.

Admission not included180 min

Hadgimoustafa spring: a fountain built during the Ottoman empire. Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area. Temple of Apollo: One of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland with monolithic columns, rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE. Agora: A rectangular construction 160 m long and 70 m wide, consisting of central shops, small temples and altar and the renowned podium or Bema from where Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthians in 52 AD. Roman buildings. Bema or Pedestal Theatre and Odeon/Asklepieion Lechaion road: Facing the Corinthian gulf leading to the port of Lechaion. St. Paul's church: Admiring a magnificent mosaic mural depicting Saul's vision from Christ as he was travelling to Damascus to persecute the Christians. Treat yourself to an authentic "village style" lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth's archaeological site and the temple of Apollo. Stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.

Admission not included60 min

Malagavi Lighthouse. Heraion / Blue Lake. Enjoy your refreshing swim and bathe under the Helenic sun.

60 min

Drive back to your chosen hotel in Athens.

Highlights

Fresh handmade Greek biscuits
Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
WiFi on board
Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
Transportation by private luxury vehicle
Fully Private Tour
Bottled water & refreshing wipes
Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
Fluent English speaking and multi-lingual drivers

What's included

Included
Fresh handmade Greek biscuits
Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
WiFi on board
Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
Transportation by private luxury vehicle
Fully Private Tour
Bottled water & refreshing wipes
Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
Fluent English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
Not included
Entrance fees to the sites
Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
Food & Drinks
Tips & Gratuities
Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost on request)

Pickup Locations & Times

Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby. In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building. For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available

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