Excursion Ancient corinth & canal crossing tour at Athens

Discover the ancient glory of one of the most historic cities in Greece during this picturesque, full-day excursion to Corinth.

Corinth

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 90-minute drive to the once rich and powerful Corinth, an ancient city blessed with a superb location, fertile plains and virtually impregnable refuge. Excavations reveal that the ancient city was huge and wealthy; a survivor of numerous invasions but devastated by earthquakes.

Guided Walking Tour

Upon arrival in Corinth, take a guided walking tour of this historic old city. Along the way, view the platform, or 'bema', where the Roman governor tried St. Paul, and the striking Temple of Apollo, seven of whose original columns still stand. Next, walk through the remains of the Market Place, a colonnaded square once surrounded by many small shops. From here, visit the celebrated Fountain of Priene and Lechaion Road.

Corinth Canal

Enjoy a boat ride up incredible Corinth Canal which was an idea originally proposed in ancient times to link the Ionian and Aegean seas. When the magnitude of the task proved too large, a paved slipway was built to enable sailors to drag small ships across on rollers. This method was used until the 13^th century, and the canal was finally completed in 1893. Following your visit, enjoy a delicious Greek lunch before re-boarding your coach for the approximate 75-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Corinth, Temple of Apollo, Market Place, Fountain of Priene, Lechaion Road, Corinth Canal

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 1.5 hours and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Wear light-weight clothing and bring sun protection. The tour sequence may vary to avoid overcrowding. Unexpected delays may be experienced due to canal traffic and weather conditions which are beyond Silversea responsibility. Depending on Canal traffic, the trip through the Canal may be made twice, and if that is the case you will return to the original starting point rather than transiting completely. On Tuesdays, maintenance takes place in the Canal, in this case boat will transit half of the Canal and return to the original starting point. The drive between the pier and Corinth is approximately 90 minutes in each direction.