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Corinth Canal Private Tour: Explore Ancient Epidaurus and Mystical Mycenae in Nafplio for 8 Hours

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Embark on a private tour of the Corinth Canal, Ancient Epidaurus, and Mystical Mycenae in Nafplio. Immerse yourself in Greek culture and explore historic sites with the guidance of locals.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal is a waterway that crosses the narrow isthmus of Corinth to link the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. As such, the canal separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, turning it into an island
The canal, though executed in the late 19th century, has been a 2000-year-old dream. Before its construction, ships in the Aegean Sea that wanted to cross to the Adriatic or anchor in Corinth, a rich shipping city, had to circle the Peloponnese, which would prolong their journey an extra 185 nautical miles.
It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkos, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms.

What's Included

Professional drivers knowledgeable in history (not site guides)
Complimentary bottle of water
Convenient hotel and port pickup and dropoff
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Exclusive private tour experience
Travel in style in a Mercedes Limo or Skoda luxury car with an English-speaking driver
Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges

What's Not Included

Lunch, other beverages and meals.
Entrance fees for all the attractions
You have requested an Official Guide with an extra charge not included in the price you have paid
Tips and gratuities
Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off (additional cost depending on vehicle type)

Additional Information

Take part in bringing this emblem to life and experience the essence of our culture firsthand. Believe in the natives!!!
The Corinth Canal is a maritime channel that traverses the slim land strip of Corinth, connecting the Corinthian Gulf to the Saronic Gulf. Consequently, the canal converts the Peloponnese from part of the Greek mainland into an island.
Mycenae
The kingdom famously tagged ‘Rich in Gold’ and the realm of the legendary King Agamemnon as immortalized in Homer’s sprawling epics is Greece’s most significant and affluent palatial hub during the Late Bronze Age. This place lent its name to one of Greek prehistory’s grandest civilizations - the Mycenaean civilization. Generations of poets and writers have drawn inspiration from the myths linked to its history over various centuries.
Nafplio
Counted among the most stunning towns in Argolis region (located in eastern Peloponnese) and celebrated as one of the dreamiest cities in Greece, Nafplio held the distinction of being the inaugural capital of the freshly-formed Greek state from 1823 to 1834.

Location

Corinth Canal

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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288lorettap

May 13, 2024

Wonderful trip - We had a wonderful time with Kostas at the wheel. History, geography, you name it, and he knew everything! He went out of his way to explain things and in the end took us to a marvelous seafood restaurant. All in all, a wonderful day and the weather too was perfect. Thank you Kostas.