Discover the ancient legends and Mediterranean beauty of Corinth on a private, full-day tour from Athens. Cross the Corinth Canal to enter the Peloponnese, and drive through an area rich with vineyards and olive groves to reach the mythical underground Cave of Lakes. Take a unique journey with Odontotos Railway and enjoy an authentic traditional Greek lunch at one of the oldest taverns in town. Taste the Greek "Mezedes" and Greek local wine!
Explore highlights of the Peloponnese with a private driver and transport from Athens
See archaeological remains and crystalline formation in the legendary Cave of Lakes (Tickets included)
Ride the Odontotos Rack Railway along the Vouraikos Gorge (Tickets included)
Savor a delicious Greek authentic lunch in a mountain village (Meal included)
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled Water - Culinary Welcome Gift
✔ Tickets For Cave of Lakes
✔ Lunch (Includes 1 main dish p.p. 1 salad per 4 persons, appetizer, drinks)
✔ Tickets of Odontotos Railway
✔ Private Transportation
✔ Professional drivers with deep local knowledge (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
✖ Tickets For Ancient Corinth at €8 p.p.
✖ Guide at Archaeological sites/Places of interest (upon request and depending on availability)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Ruby Rooms Athens
4. Zenith Hotel
5. Athens City Plaza
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Apollo Hotel
8. Titania Hotel
9. Athens Zafolia Hotel
10. Philippos Hotel
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Vision Omonia
13. Anixis
14. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
15. Novotel Athenes
16. Hotel Tier Collection
17. Hotel Byron
18. Bob W. Eolou Athens
19. Ambrosia Suites
20. Exarchion Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up from all accommodations in Athens. For hotel/airbnb, other place outiside of Athens , like airport or close to the airport there is extra charge. Please contact us to give you the exact extra fee.
Itinerary
1
Athens
Pickup from your hotel in Athens or other accommodation. We drive for about 1 hour to reach Corinth Canal.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Corinth Canal
Corinth Canl connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. First stop there , will take great photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Ancient Corinth was a city-state (polis) on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. Corinth was a city-state and for Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
You can stroll the ancient city-state Corinth, where you can also see the Bema of Saint Paul and explore the small museum inside the archaeological site.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth and the Corinthian Gulf. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
Duration: 35 minutes
5
Kalavryta
Visit this great picturesque mountain village and taste authentic Greek dishes and local wines. Kalavrita and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! You can explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch.
This beautiful town lies at the foot of Mt. Chelmos and it is a must-visit for the Athenians during the cold months of the year because of its ski center.
Kalavrita is a dreamlike setting with stone-built houses, small squares, charming alleys, picturesque cafés and tavernas right next to the huge shady plane trees.:An ideal destination ideal for those aiming to combine their love for nature with their romantic mood.
Duration: 1.5 hours
6
Kastria Cave of the Lakes
A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formationsIn general, the cave's walls are embellished with splendid stalactite complexes, which stimulate the eye and the imagination to create their own images, as the visitor goes through this stone forest full of surprises, while walking on a safe corridor. At the end of this corridor the visitor faces the «Castle», one of the most impressive formations on the ground recalling a castle's battlements, and even a «rampart» a few metres before that.
Small or large lakes, 13 in total, succeed one another, while terrestrial areas alternate with lake ones until the cave's end, for a total length of nearly 2 km (1980 m) and an area of 20,000 m2. Proceeding further into the interior, the visitor has a chance to realize the particular morphology of a cave which has been opened along a fault: hence its narrowness and very high ceiling. Learn all about the caves once there.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Odontotos Rack Railway
Get on board Odontotos railway and marvel the greatness of this part of Peloponnese. Odontotos is not just a train. Vouraikos gorge and Odontotos rack railway Diakopto – Kalavrita is a unique attraction in Greece. An area full of towns, villages, hospitable inhabitants, unique environment and the scent of Greek life. In order to write the history of this place we need volumes of books but a trip on the train will give you a real taste.
Duration: 60 minutes
8
Athens
Back to Athens and to your base/accommodation. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
