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Acropolis and Ancient Corinth/Canal Tour includes:
- Pick up from Piraeus Port or from your
hotel
- Explore the
Acropolis, the heart of classical
Athens
Travel to the ruins of
ancient Corinth and tour its
National Museum. View the
Corinth Canal, a
19th-century engineering marvel cut through sheer
rock.
- By the end of the tour, drive back to Piraeus Port or
to your hotel.
Duration:
approx. 8 hours |
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WHAT YOU VISIT
Ancient Corinth
- Corinth, Greece's wealthiest city, once boasted a forum larger than
Rome. Famed also for its wicked ways, the city was introduced to Christianity by
St. Paul. You will see the remains of the paved, 25-foot-wide Lechaion Road and Doric Temple of Apollo. |
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Corinth Museum
- The museum houses an impressive collection of antiquities unearthed from the ruins. Most of the antiquities, including superb mosaics, are Roman in
origin. The original Greek city-state was destroyed by Rome in 154 B.C. and was
rebuilt as a Roman colony. |
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Acropolis
- The Acropolis
dominates the Athenian landscape. Your guided walking tour begins with a walk up steep steps through the Propylaea, which extends
150-feet across the western face of the Acropolis
. Adjacent to the entrance stands the Temple of Athena Nike
(or Wingless Victory). Beyond the Propylaea, on the highest point of the Acropolis
, stands the Parthenon,
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which was dedicated to the Virgin Athena, the white pentelic marble temple was built 447 - 437
B.C. Beyond the Parthenon, lies the Erechteion, a temple honoring Athena
and the sea god Poseidon. The graceful Porch of the Caryatids features columns of lovely maids supporting the roof of the temple. |
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Corinth Canal
- Like a deep gash in massive rock, the canal, 76-feet wide and 26-feet deep, divides the narrow causeway linking the Peloponese with the mainland. Engineers of
the 19th century succeeded where others had failed. |
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The Emperor Nero once ordered a canal to be built here but was forced to abandon the project. View the canal from a bridge spanning its banks - 200-feet above the water. |
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SHOPPING
During your visit to ancient Corinth,
there will be some free time to browse through tiny souvenir shops
around. |
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LUNCH
A leading local venue serves a special Greek luncheon buffet. |
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WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAYBoard your private vehicle for a short drive to the heart of Athens. Your
narrated drive passes a host of major sites, including Hadrian's Arch, the statue of Lord Byron, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, the former Royal Palace, the
National Gardens, the Academy |
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the modern highway past Eleusis, enjoying views of the Saronic Gulf, to the Corinth Canal. Your drive to ancient Corinth passes the dramatic
Acrocorinth, the mammoth citadel that guarded the city. |
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SPECIAL NOTES |
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Visiting
Acropolis
and
ancient Corinth
includes walking approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces
with inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes, comfortable clothing,
a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Guests should watch
their step at all times in order to avoid injuries. |
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Temperatures can reach extreme highs during summer months; we recommend
that you drink a lot of water and use suitable sun protection. |
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The tour includes the professional licensed tour guide, all entrance fees, private air-conditioned transportation and VAT. |
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Rates are based on per person. |
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2 pax |
4 pax |
6 pax |
8 pax |
10 pax |
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245$ pp |
216$ pp |
200$ pp |
166$ pp |
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As the number of participant increases the certain amount of discount will be applied. |
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Please contact us for your group requests. |
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Lunch
is not included in the price. |
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If you book any tour in Athens together with any Ephesus tour, then you will have per person 5 % discount on your Ephesus tour. |
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In the
event of cancellation, written notice must be received by Meander Travel
at least three days before the arrival in order to receive the full refund. |
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In the event of no show, 100% cancellation fee will apply. |
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