Exploring Corinth and the City of Athens
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8.5 hours (approx.)
Private Tours
Overview
As you depart from Piraeus port in Athens, you will travel approximately 48 miles Southwest and find yourself in the historical town of Corinth.
On the way to Corinth town, you will make a short stop at Corinth Canal, this marks the point where two seas join, the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea. Once you have arrived in Corinth town admire the remains of the ancient city, including The Agora (the marketplace) and Apollo's Temple. Throughout the tour, your tour guide will be giving you the historical information of the area.
Corinth is well known for its industry nationally, local produce includes medical equipment, marble, salt, mineral water, various meat products, copper cable, and petroleum products. Corinth was founded in 1858 after the town of Corinth was substantially destroyed by a large earthquake. Many years later in 1933, a great fire struck, and the new city was rebuilt once again.
During your private tour, you will see the ancient port of Kechries, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years.
Other sightseeing spots that your tour may include are:
The Temple of Olympian Zeus
The National Garden
The Catholic Cathedral
The National Library
At the end of the tour, you will be taken directly back to the cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ships departure.
What's Included
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Cruise port pick-up
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Air-Conditioned private transportation
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Professional English Speaking Driver
Considerations
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Entrance fees.
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Food and beverages.
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This tour cannot accommodate luggage, wheelchairs or scooters.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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We recommend that you bring sun cream, sunglasses, a sun hat and bottled water with you, as at times it can get extremely hot.
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Wear cool and comfortable clothes.
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Please wear comfortable footwear for this excursion as it involves some walking on uneven ground, inclines and steps.
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This tour is offered either round trip from the pier or round trip from the hotel. No luggage can be accommodated. Please contact Venture Ashore if you require different arrangements.
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This tour cannot accommodate luggage, wheelchairs or scooters.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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