If you have already visited the highlights of Athens and you are seeking now a new adventure, the Corinth canal, and ancient Corinth, Mycenae, and Nafplio are excellent choices just a few hours away from Athens!
Corinth was among the richest cities of Greece in ancient times and this is quite evident by its remains. Combine a scenic journey to the impressive Corinth Canal with visits to Ancient Corinth to see St Paul’s “Bema” close to the amazing temple of Apollo.
Follow the western coastline of the Saronic golf to the famous Corinth Canal on a 60 minutes scenic ride. Make a 15-minute rest stop at the canal before continuing on to the ancient city one of antiquity’s most significant and cosmopolitan towns of Greece. One of the most important archaeological sites of Greece is Mycenae. The fortified citadel of Mycenae is nested over the fertile plain of Argolis near the seashore in the northeast Peloponnese.
One of the most romantic and prettiest towns in Greece is Nafplio. You will find this charming Venetian heritage at the waterside location beneath the towering Palamidi fortress, graced with attractive narrow streets, interesting museums, elegant Venetian houses, and neoclassical mansions. Also, Nafplio is full of posh boutiques, tavernas, comfortable hotels, and guesthouses. It is one of the most popular destinations for the Athenians and because is only an hour and a half away from Athens it gets overcrowded on weekends and in high season.
Highlights of A picturesque Corinth Mycenae Nafplion 8-hour private tour
- The famous Corinth canal
- Eight-hour to the largest viticultural area of Greece, Corinth, Mycenae, and Nafplion
- Experienced English-speaking tour driver
- Visit the famous Corinth canal & ancient Corinth
- Visit the Mycenaean Acropolis
- Learn about the production from a wine expert
- The picturesque graphical city on the water, Nafplion
Pass By: Morning drives through Athens and its surroundings passing by the towns of Megara (King Bizas where the Byzantium city “Constantinople” took its name from), Elefsina (Elefsinia mysteries), several resort towns like Ag. Theodoroi, Kineta…, till we reach the famous Corinth Canal! Stop At: Corinth Canal. Our first pause is the Corinth Canal. Finally opened in 1894, separating the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece while connecting the Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea) to the Corinthian Sea (Ionian Sea). You’ll have time to stretch your legs, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal closer on some days bungee jumping is an option. Take spectacular pictures from the breathtaking bridge! Pass By: Continue our private tour traveling through the impressive landscape of western Peloponnese towards ancient Corinth. Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the Corinth Acropolis hill Acrocorinth with its Venetian Castle, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece, includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo, and the small museum of the ancient Corinth Agora. Apart from its archaeological and historical interest, the site is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece. In this world-famous place, Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period. Paul spread the word of Christianity more than anybody else and for this reason, he was named “Equal-to-the-Apostles” and “Apostle of the Nations”. Saint Paul arrived in ancient Corinth in the mid-1st c. A.D. and took up lodging and work with the Jewish tent-makers, Aquila and Priscilla. At the same time, he reasoned and preached the Gospel to the Jews of the city, being confronted, however, with strong opposition from several members of the city’s large Jewish community. Today the Greek church in order to honor Aquila and Priscilla that hosted Paul has built a small church, the Apostle Paul church! THE BEMA OF SAINT PAUL read more… Pass By: Numerous traditional villages through picturesque farmer roads, vineyards, and olive tree fields to reach ancient Mycenae! Here it is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean”. The Mycenaean civilization is the culture that dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, and the shores of Asia Minor during the late Bronze Age era (circa 1600-1100 BCE) when the Mycenaean civilization was at its peak of power, influence, and artistic expression. Mycenae, along with nearby Tiryns, is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Mycenaean Era occupies the tail end of the Hellenic Civilization that flourished in mainland Greece since 3000 BCE. The archaeological site of Mycenae with its imposing ruins is the greatest city of the Mycenaean civilization which played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture that dominated the eastern Mediterranean world from the 15th to the 12th century B.C. The Mycenaean civilization is indissolubly linked to the Homeric epics, which have influenced western civilization art and literature for more than three millennia. Pass By: Picturesque farmer roads, vineyards, and olive tree fields to reach one of the most romantic and prettiest towns in Greece is Nafplio! Lunch (not included), and visit the old city of Nafplion as this city was the first capital of Greece after GREECE was free from the Ottoman empire and the torments revolution against them in 1821. After the revaluation of 1821 against the Ottomans and the Independence (between 1833 and 1834), Nafplio became the first capital of Greece and a major port since the Bronze Age. The position of the city was very strategic and for this reason, it had three fortresses: the massive principal fortress of Palamidi, the smaller Akronafplia, and the small Bourtzi on an islet west of the old town. Pass By: After lunch and our visit to Nafplion we will return to Athens where one of the most interesting Best Greece Tours ends. What is Included What is Excluded
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Stop At Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos);
Apostle Paul
Stop At Mycenae
Stop For Lunch
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