Private Ancient Corinth Tour& Nemea Wine Tasting Tour
ID: GYG551460-949274
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the rich history of ancient Corinth, which in antiquity became the most prosperous city in Greece, and Nemea, famous for its Games and wine. In Nemea, you can visit up to 2 wineries and taste some of the best wines in Greece.
After picking you up from your location, we drive southwest from Athens, passing by the Monastery of Daphne which dates back to the 11th century B.C. Our first stop for 20 minutes is the Corinth Canal. It was the second Canal after Suez that was constructed worldwide and is considered a masterpiece of engineering.
Then we visit ancient Corinth where you will see the Agora, the temple of Apollo and the Museum. Apostle Paul lived and preached here for 1.5 years, then he left for Ephesus. The pottery, the statues, and the artifacts inside the Museum will amaze you. This land has many legends and stories to tell such as the Jason and Midea, Sisifos, Alexander the Great, and philosopher Diogenes.
Then we drove to Acrokorinth which was the Acropolis of Corinth and became in medieval times a fort. It is considered one of the biggest in Greece. Inside was the temple of Aphrodite, she was the patron Goddess of Corinthians, long fortification walls, etc.
After Corinth, we drive for 20 minutes to the rich land of Nemea where for more than 3000 years it produces wine. The area is related to one of the labors of Hercules where he killed the lion. As well, every 4 years sports games to honor Zeus were celebrated there. Here we will visit a local winery, we can always add more if you wish. After wine tasting, we will have lunch in a local restaurant. Then we drive back to Athens to your hotel.
Highlights
- Breathtaking views at Corinth Canal
- Discover the rich history of ancient Corinth
- Enter to Acrokorinthos, one of the biggest and oldest forts in Greece
- Taste a variety of fine Greek wines in Nemea
- Have lunch in a local restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
For cruise travelers, the driver will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
