Embark your private air-conditioned bus from Piraeus port and drive along the port area to leave Piraeus and Athens behind towards Corinth. Corinth is situated at approximately 90 km from Piraeus. After a pleasant drive, which is seaside very often, our first stop will be the Corinth Canal. Embark the local boat for a life time experience. The crossing of the Canal. Enjoy a mini-cruise of 1 hour approximately through the narrow rocky landscape of the channel separating Peloponnese with rest of Greece. Learn about this great mechanical project with history dating back to 602 bc. and identify the numerous geological “levels” visible on the two sides of it.  The canal is 6.346 meters long and 78 meters high.

End your cruise and re-embark your bus again to drive to nearby Ancient Corinth. The remains of this glorious, ancient city-state, witness its rich past and historical role as one of the most eminent city-states in ancient Greece.  Explore the precious exhibits of the site, as the temple of Apollo and enter the archaeological Museum included in the site, hosting sculptures, ceramics, and minor objects coming from the excavations in and around Corinth.  Follow your experienced, licensed guide and get the most from this guided visit.

After about 1 ½ hrs of exploration of the site and museum walk to your bus.

Re-embark and drive back to Piraeus port.

 

Inclusions

–         transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle, late-model

(bus, minibus or taxi, according to your group’s size)

–         professional driver

–         insurance cover during transfers by vehicle

–         licensed English-speaking guide * (concerns “with guide” rate only)

–         all taxes

–         identification sign with your name on it

–         mobile contact number for any emergency, available 24/7

* guides in other languages available, upon request

Exclusions

–         entrance fees (paid by you on the spot)