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All-Day tour:Discover the most famous sites of Athens and Ancient Corinth

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Duration

10 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Sedan (up to 4 persons)
Minivan (up to 8 persons)
Bus (over 9 persons)

Overview

In this one-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Athens landmarks and enjoy the tour to Loutraki, Corinth Canal, and Ancient Corinth. Explore the most important sites like the Panathenaic Stadium, the National Library, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul from... More

In this one-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see the Athens landmarks and enjoy the tour to Loutraki, Corinth Canal, and Ancient Corinth. Explore the most important sites like the Panathenaic Stadium, the National Library, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Follow the footsteps of Apostle Paul from Athens to Ancient Corinth, ideal sightseeing in some of the most beautiful places in Greece, and enjoying the breathtaking views from the Isthmus/Corinth Canal.

We will visit Loutraki, the seaside resort on the Gulf of Corinth. Through the imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems of Acrocorinth.

You will also explore the archaeological site of ancient Corinth, including its fabulous museum, Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Glauke, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora, and much more. Following some allocated time for shopping, you will be driven to the port of Kechries, tracing the footsteps of St. Paul to the east.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Corinth
  • Temple of Apollo
  • Akrokorinthos
  • Parthenon

Itinerary

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Corinth
Corinth

Korinthos, an important city-state of ancient Peloponissos with a major natural control site of the isthmus being also the most important centre of the ancient world. It was considered to be the wealthiest in ancient times.

Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Apollo
Temple of Apollo

The temple of Apollo archaic temple built of 40 monolithic Dorian columns with only seven of them maintained over the ruins of the ancient market.

Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included

Akrokorinthos
Akrokorinthos

Akrokorinthos, a steep rock 575m. high which because of its morphology, used to be a viewport (Acropolis) in ancient times in case of a raid either from central Greece or from the sea.

Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included

Panathenaic Stadium
Panathenaic Stadium

Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world, where the Olympics Games have been held three times. It is the only major stadium in the world built entirely of white marble.

Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple of Olympian Zeus

Construction of the temple began in the 6th century BC under the tyrants Hippias and Hipparchos, at the site of the ruins of an earlier temple built by their father, the tyrant Peisistratus. The Temple stood unfinished throughout the ‘Golden Century’ of Athens and was only completed by Roman governor Hadrian, known as the ‘Philhellene’, in 132AD. The Temple was huge by ancient standards, rivaling other colossal famous Temples such as the Heraion in Samos, and featured a large gold and ivory statue of Zeus in its cella. Today, only fifteen of its original 104 columns are still standing. A sixteenth column lies on the ground, where it fell during a storm in the 19th century.

Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included

Hellenic Parliament
Hellenic Parliament

Overlooking Syntagma Square, it was originally the royal palace of King Otto and Queen Amalia, the first monarchs of Greece. Designed in the neoclassical style by Friedrich von Gartner, the palace was completed in 1843. It was used as the Royal Residence until 1924 and, since 1934, has housed the Greek Parliament. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monument in honor of the servicemen who fell in the struggle for Greek Independence, is located in the forecourt of the building. The Tomb is guarded by the Presidential Guard(‘Evzones’) in traditional dress, whose intricately orchestrated changing of the guard at the turn of the hour attracts many visitors, who also take the opportunity to feed the ubiquitous flocks of pigeons.

Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

National Library of Greece
National Library of Greece

The National Library is the leading custodian and administrator of the Hellenic intellectual reserve. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1829 and its course is parallel to the history of the Greek state. It is reached via an impressive sculpted marble staircase.

Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Hadrian's Library
Hadrian's Library

Once the most luxurious public building in the city, Hadrian’s Library was erected around AD 132. It has an internal courtyard and pool bordered by 100 columns.

Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is an integral part of the modern Greek intellectual tradition, life, and international presence. It successfully combines an old established name and authority with dynamic development and creative participation in modern letters and science. It is the oldest University in the country, founded by the Royal Decree of 22 April 1837 under the name “Othonian University”, as the first king of modern Greece, Otto of Bavaria, was its founder. Initially, it consisted of four Schools (of Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy, the latter still comprising at that time Mathematics and Applied Sciences) with a total of 52 students. Its first seat was a neo-classical house on the north slope of the Akropolis hill, originally the home of the architect Stamatis Kleanthis (today the Museum of the University’s History is housed there).

Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens

The Athens Academy is flanked by imposing statues of Apollo and Athena on either side, while the impressive frescoes at its entrance depict the myth of Prometheus. The Academy of Athens is an intellectual institution with the aim of cultivating and promoting Science, Literature, and the Fine Arts, as well as scientific research and study.

Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Parthenon
Parthenon

The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Its construction began in 447 BC and was completed in 438 BC, although decorations of the Parthenon continued until 432 BC. It is the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, generally considered to be the culmination of the development of the Doric order. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art.

Duration: 2 hours

Plaka
Plaka

Plaka is the oldest and most charming district in Athens. It lies right below the Acropolis Winding medieval alleyways with romantic narrow steps, neoclassical mansions and houses with red tiles and balconies with colorful flowers characterize the neighborhood The Greek literature often called Plaka the neighborhood of the Gods Typical Greek taverns and street cafés serving ice-cold frappés are also characteristics of the area.

Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free

Included/Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Mobile Chargers
  • Bottled Water
  • Mercedes Benz vehicles equipped with child seats
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Meals and personal expenses
Full Day (10 Hours)
Full day (7+ hours)
Athens
Corinth

Tour's Location

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Additional Info

Traveler pickup is offered The vehicle will pick you up at the meeting point.
In case of not being able to find the driver please contact the emergency number that appears on your voucher. The transfer service agent will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name.
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