Corinth & Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour from Athens
Description
The half-day tour of Corinth and Olive Oil Mill is a great opportunity to combine the magnificent landscape of the Saronic Gulf and one of the major archaeological sites of Greece, Ancient Corinth and learn everything about the most famous greek product, the Olive Oil, in an olive oil tour & tasting, including a virtual reality presentation!
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Itinerary
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, 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.
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.
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.
We will drive back to Athens.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up time may change, depending on the Olive Mill's availability.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(6)
Our tour of ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal, and the olive grove was outstanding! It was lovely to get out of Athens and see some of the countryside, and to receive insights from our very knowledgeable driver. Nikos was an absolute encyclopedia of knowledge, everything from history to archeology to fun facts, and on top of all that, he was just a really nice guy! Touring the olive oil production facility was very informative, with a lovely guide, and the tasting was perfectly executed. As well, they had a fantastic shop where many olive oil products could be purchased. My husband and I felt that this tour was a real highlight on our trip, and highly recommend it.
We had an excellent experience. The Corinth Canal, Olive Oil tasting , ancient Corinth, excellent lunch at a quaint local spot and so much more! There are not enough words to tell how excellent our guide, Andreas, was! We felt like we had made a wonderful friend and his love and knowledge for his country is so evident! Thank you Andreas for both of our tours and your excellent guidance!
Thank you for your beautiful review and kind words about Andreas, dear Kellie! We are truly delighted to hear that your experience was excellent and filled with such memorable moments—from the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth to the olive oil tasting and your lunch at a charming local spot. It means so much to know that you felt not only guided, but welcomed as a friend! Thank you again for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Greece one day for many more unforgettable moments!
It was a very good experience, the olive tasting was fantastic. Theodore was very knowledgeable and professional. I've learned a lot.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the olive tasting and found Theodore's knowledge helpful. We hope to welcome you back for more learning and wonderful moments in the future!
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.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled Alex made your day so memorable and personal. It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and the local touches along the way.
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!
All we in Olive Sea Travel thank you for the kind review! Terry, as all our drivers, always tries to make your holidays a unique experience customized on your needs! We will gladly provide you with our personalized services again. Kind regards, Alexander Petronikolos
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!
Thank you for choosing Olive Sea Travel for your holidays and the kind feedback about Alexander. It is always our aim to make your tours in Greece an experience to remember and to meet your expectations. Alexander is a professional driver with great knowledge in Greek history and mythology and a passion about his job. He is an incredible ambassador of Greece and loves revealing you some of his secrets. In Olive Sea Travel we choose our partners very carefully and ensure that they also love their job and provide our clients with services of high quality. We try our best to show you Greece we know and love and make you feel like travellers, not tourists. Thank you again for the nice review. We hope to see you again in Greece. Kind regards, Ioanna Gryllaki