- Corinth Canal - Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08.00 and driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, we will have our first stop, 1 hour later, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height).
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - We continue to reach at Ancient Corinth, which was one of Saint Paul’s beloved cities. We will have the chance to visit the Ancient Market and the Bema of Apostle Paul. We will walk at the same paths that Apostle of Nations walked and preached hundreds of years earlier.
- Diakofto - Our next stop is at “Diakofto”, from where you will take the Cog Railway (Odontotos) that links Kalavrita with Diakopto, through Vouraikos Canyon. It is one of the most beautiful natural sights and one of the most spectacular railway rides in Greece. It has been mentioned as the most beautiful train trip in Balkans! The little train travels through streams climbing the fantastic narrow gorge, up into the mountains, through tunnels, over waterfalls, along cliffs and through forests of pine and oleander. When the incline gets really steep it switches from regular track to a cog system. The journey ends at the town of Kalavryta.
- Kastria Cave of the Lakes - Our driver will meet you there to continue the tour at the mysterious, magnificent and unique “Cave of the Lakes”, a rare creation of Nature. Small and large lakes, 13 in total, with different colors each one, depending on the oxides contained in the rocks. You will see the wonderful
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- Pick up & drop off from your hotel
- Private Transportation with English Speaking driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water provided
- Tickets for Cog Railway
- Tour Leader at the Cave of Lakes
- Licensed tour guide in Corinth (optional)
- Meals and personal expenses
- Entrance fees in Corinth & Cave of Lakes
If you’re in search of a unique private tour away from Athens, into the captivating wilderness, this perfectly tailored journey is for you! Explore the Cave of Lakes in Kalavrita, an extraordinary work of Mother Nature, made up of 13 distinct lakes rich in varying shapes, hues, and formations. Visit the Monastery of Mega Spilaio, a layered monastery complex, or the Ancient Corinth, a city beloved by Saint Paul, while enjoying your travel on the Cog Railway, hailed as the most scenic train ride in the Balkans!
Key sights:
Ancient Corinth
Apostle Paul’s Bema
Canal of Corinth
Cog Railway (odontotos)
Cave of Lakes
Village of kalavrita
Mega Spilaio (optional)
Alternative Itinerary** Should you wish, instead of visiting the Ancient Corinth, you can opt to visit The Mega Spilaio & the Museum of the Monastery and the Monastery Library that holds a collection of 3,000 books!
- Upon your booking, please let us know the hotel (or cruise ship) in Athens in order to arrange the pick up
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.