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Private Full-Day Tour Corinth: Visit Ancient Monuments and Olive Oil Tasting from Athens
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Isthmia
Embark on a private full-day tour from Athens to Corinth, where you'll visit ancient monuments and indulge in an olive oil tasting. Marvel at the Corinth Canal, explore ancient Corinth, and learn about extra virgin olive oil production. Optional lunch stop available.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Corinth Canal - The Corinth Canal 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. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships.
From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
What's Included
- Explore an olive grove and taste various olive products, including extra virgin olive oil, Kalamon olives, and olive paste.
- Enjoy the convenience of private pick-up and drop-off services.
- Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned executive car or van.
- Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water.
- Benefit from the expertise of professional drivers with extensive local knowledge.
What's Not Included
- Ancient Corinth Entrance Fees (8€ p.p.)
- Licensed Tour guide upon request and depending on availability (With additional cost)
- Meal/Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a one-hour journey from Athens to Corinth in a luxurious, air-conditioned car or van. Relish the mesmerizing view as you follow the shoreline of the Saronic Gulf into the Peloponnese, and watch in awe as vessels traverse the Corinth canal. Tour the ancient city of Corinth, a place significant for Apostle Paul’s Christian teachings, and take in the sight of Acrocorinth, the most ancient and substantial fortress in southern Greece. Pay a visit to a family-run olive oil mill, wander around ancestral olive plantations - the first family tree planted by a forebear - and deepen your knowledge about extra virgin olive oil whilst sampling it. The day ends with an optional pause for lunch.
Location
Corinth Canal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Patrick_n
Apr 18, 2024
Great to let someone else to the driving! - We were very grateful Georgios was our guide yesterday. He made an effort to engage with us, and share local history with us. In addition to the information we learned from our olive tour, Giorgos had much to share as well. What has not been mentioned on reviews is that this region around Markelos Olive Grove is breathtakingly beautiful.
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Goplaces16022340063
Oct 24, 2023
Excellent unique experience! - Very scenic and majestic views of the Greek landscape. The real gem of this tour is the olive oil tasting which is especially eye-opening and enlightening. You will never taste olive oil in the same way again (I mean this in a good way). The driver Anthony was very friendly, knowledgeable and conversable! Excellent trip and well worth it.
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262cassieg
Sep 16, 2023
Great tour of Corinth and olive farm - Our driver was waiting for us outside our hotel on time! The car was clean and comfortable. There was water and a local welcome gift snack. We enjoyed seeing the Corinth canal and the ancient ruins of Corinth. The olive farm tour and tasting was fabulous and the driver arranged everything and kept us on a perfect timely schedule. Our driver was local and knowledgeable and answered all our questions about Greece and traveling etc. He took us to a nice restaurant for lunch and returned us to our hotel. Wonderful experience!
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W8658llscottr
Jun 22, 2023
Amazing Olive Oil experience & Ancient Corinth - Great Day! George was awesome, shared interesting info about the area. We saw many wonderful sights( Ancient Corinth, stop for lunch & some shops, museum, Corinth canal and our highlight was the Olive oil experience. Loved seeing the olive grove, seeing the machines & learning about the process of making olive oil. Cool VR component to be a part of the experience and fabulous olive oil tasting & learning about different types and what to look for in choosing & tasting olive oils. Highly recommend visiting Markellos a 4th generation run family Olive business.
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