Athens/Acropolis & Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, Canal - private tour (10 hours)

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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We visit Athens & ancient Corinth as travelers, not as tourists.We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history, culture, scenery & photography.

Schedule is flexible, but most importantly our drivers are seasoned travelers and are dedicated to helping you live the tour of your life, that is suited to your needs and lifestyle, allowing all passengers to enjoy the scenic drive, stopping wherever you desire, as Corinth Canal.. etc, take photos, have a break.

If you want to see most of Athens & Corinth have to offer, then we recommend to combine both sites in a full day tour. The day starts with convenient pickup from your location and then takes you to the Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic stadium, Parliament. Continue via Corinth Canal to Peloponnese. Visit ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth castle.

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1. Panathenaic Stadium
Kalimarmaro Stadium (fine Marble stadio) which held the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts. Stop for photography
2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Visit the ancient temple on the site of an ancient outdoor sanctuary dedicated to Olympic Zeus. Largest temple in Greece. Ticket cost 6€
3. Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. Acropolis Hill Ticket cost 20€ (Nov1st / Mar31st) and 10€ (Apr1st/Oct31st) Acropolis ticket includes Erechteion and Parhenon temples.
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Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids (female columns).
5. Parthenon
The temple was dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis hill.
6. Hellenic Parliament
Old palace from 1800s serve now as Greek parliament, with ceremonial guards & a memorial for unidentified soldiers. See and take photos of the famous Evzones / soldiers in their unique costumes. Stop for Photography
7. The Academy of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. It has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 100,000 registered students. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek academic and intellectual tradition
8. Omonia Square
Omonoia Square is one of the oldest squares in the city of Athens.
9. Icarus Monument of Fallen Aviators
Strikingly beautiful monument both representing the myth of Icarus who flew too close to the sun as well as fallen aviators during the war.
10. Corinth Canal
The marvelous man-made Corinth canal connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with the central part of Greece. More than 2500 workers digging 6.400m for twelve years (from 1881 to 1893) Stop for photography
11. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Here are the remains of Ancient Corinth, one of the largest cities in Ancient Greece. Walking in the ancient City of Corinth is like to walk back in time. Combined ticket (Site & Museum) 8€ for summer or 4€ for winter. Under 19 y. free The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth lays on the northern foothills of the Acrocorinth hill, around the Archaic Temple of Apollo. Extended excavations and have brought to light the Roman Forum, temples, fountains,porticoes, baths, latrines and various other monuments. To the south of the organized Archaeological Site excavations revealed the Theater, the Roman Odeion, the temple of Asclepius and Hygieia (Asclepieion), cemeteries, the Potter’s Quarter (Kerameikos), Roman Baths, the walls of the city and many more other building, such as the Frankish Area and a substantial number of Venetian and Ottoman monuments. Combined ticket for Ancient Corinth is 8€ for summer or 4€ for winter (Ticket includes Museum)
12. Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore. The building was designed by Stuart Thompson, following the architectural model of the “Chicago school”. The west wing was added later, in 1951. Museum spaces were organized around two atrium, which give a unique character to the building. During 2007-2008, works were undertaken in order to upgrade the Museum, through funds of the 3rd CSF. The two galleries containing the prehistoric collections and the finds from the Sanctuary of Asklepios were renovated at this time. In 2015, large-scale works were completed in the east and south wing. These areas now host a new exhibition on ancient Corinth, from the Geometric Period until its destruction by the Romans, in 146 B.C
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Biggest castle in Peloponnese with architectural evidence of numerous invasions plus splendid views of the Corinthian & Saronic Gulfs. The Acrocorinth castle close at 4.00 pm

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 10 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• The driver is not an archaeogical guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeologist guide to tour the sites with you. Licensed Archaeologist guide up request (Additional charge https://www.toursbylocals.com).
• Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 10 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
• Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is aplicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office

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Posted By : Christine M
Christos our taxi driver is excellent. He is patient, knowledgeable, courteous, and look after our well being, providing us with cold bottled drink. The car is clean. I left my bag after the trip. He called us but couldn’t get to us as we didn’t turn on our WiFi. He waited till I found out my missing bag n called him. He was already waiting for me at the terminal with my bag. Thank you christos for making our trip in athen a memorable one.
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Posted On : 2023-11-04 01:37:26

Posted By : Thomas_C
Our driver was excellent. I would.most certainly recommend him again. I would have given them 5 stars but there was confusion on total price that was not clear dung booking. I had paid double what I had thought.
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Posted On : 2022-09-23 10:52:17

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Athens/Acropolis & Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, Canal - private tour (10 hours)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Panathenaic Stadium

2. Temple of Olympian Zeus

3. Acropolis

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5. Parthenon

6. Hellenic Parliament

7. The Academy of Athens

8. Omonia Square

9. Icarus Monument of Fallen Aviators

10. Corinth Canal

11. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

12. Archaeological Museum of Corinth

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Athens/Acropolis & Ancient Corinth, Acrocorinth, Canal - private tour (10 hours)

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Panathenaic Stadium

2. Temple of Olympian Zeus

3. Acropolis

4.

5. Parthenon

6. Hellenic Parliament

7. The Academy of Athens

8. Omonia Square

9. Icarus Monument of Fallen Aviators

10. Corinth Canal

11. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

12. Archaeological Museum of Corinth

13.

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