Ancient Corinth
& Canal Cruise -
PR01
Leaving Piraeus, drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to
the famous
Corinth Canal.
An unforgettable
sight, the Canal
is 4 miles long
and 72 feet wide
and was built
with sloping
sides, which
reach a height
of approximately
230 feet. The
depth of the
water in the
canal is
approximately 24
feet. Although
many attempted
to construct a
canal in this
location,
success was not
found until the
19th century.
Admire the
spectacular view
of the canal
from a bridge
more than 200
feet above the
water before
reaching the
Isthmia pier,
the entrance to
the Canal where
you will join a
boat for a
cruise along the
canal. During
the cruise,
local mezes and
snacks will be
served. After
the cruise,
disembark at
Isthmia pier and
continue to
Ancient Corinth,
one of the most
important towns
in antiquity.
Corinth, built
at the foot of
the famous
Acrocorinthos
Hill (altitude
575 meters),
served as a
mighty acropolis
or citadel in
times of
mythology. This
ancient city not
only led the way
for Athens and
the wider
territory of
Greece but for
the entire
Mediterranean
world. The
renowned
Corinthian
capital, which
still adorns
public buildings
around the
world, had its
origins there
(Callimachus,
5th century BC).
The long and
extremely
interesting
history of this
city includes
the time of St.
Paul (50 AD),
who visited the
city twice and
founded the
Church of
Corinth. The
featured venues
on this tour are
the Apollo
Temple, Fountain
of Glauke,
Spring of
Periander, and
the remains of
the beautifully
paved 25-foot
wide Lechaion
Road.
Note: Guests
must be able to
walk
approximately 1
mile over
varying terrain,
inclines and
numerous steps.
Comfortable
walking shoes, a
hat and plenty
of sunscreen are
recommended,
especially from
June to
September. The
canal boat has
an upper deck
for guests
wishing to enjoy
the sun during
the cruise. The
drive from
Piraeus to
Corinth is
approximately
1.25 hours each
way, dependent
upon traffic
conditions. Tour
itinerary may
vary but all
main attractions
will be visited.
Please be aware
that ongoing
restorations
work is often
carried out at
the listed
venues. On this
tour you will
not see, pass by
or visit the
famous
"Acropolis of
Athens." Please
note that tour
order may vary.
