Private Tour of Isthmus Canal, Ancient Corinth & Mycenae From Athens
Private Tour of Isthmus Canal, Ancient Corinth & Mycenae From Athens
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.Relive the expedition to Troy at Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon and a World Heritage UNESCO Site.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Athens
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
10 minutesCorinth Canal
Visit Ancient Diolkos, a paved trackway in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.
45 minutesAkrokorinthos
Remains of churches, mosques, houses, fountains and cisterns are preserved here.
1 hourPeirene Fountain
Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.
15 minutesGeraneia
Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the SW coast of the Peloponnese.
15 minutesAncient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Treat yourself to an authentic "village style" lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth's archaeological site and the temple of Apollo.
3 hoursCorinth
Stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
1 hourMycenae
Drive to Mycenae.
40 minutesArchaeological Site Mycenae
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.
30 minutesLion Gate
The Lions Gate: The main entrance of the Bronze age citadel of Mycenae erected during the 13th century BC.
15 minutesCitadel and Treasury of Atreus
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.
20 minutesArchaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
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.
30 minutesAthens
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
10 minutesIncluded
- Fully Private Tour
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
- Fluent English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Food and drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Tips & Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost on request)
Good to Know
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.