Canal, Ancient Corinth & Nemea, Caves of Wonder, Great Lunch, Private Tour

Athens, Greece
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A unique experience of Unesco sites, off the beaten path locations, and real Greek food & drink, all carefully included in this PRIVATE day tour from Athens or Nafplio. You should expect authentic food and personalized service from your dedicated tour leader/driver. You will be visiting some well-known sites in a winery area but also some areas that only locals do.
• 1st stop at the Corinth canal that separates the Mythical Peloponnese from the mainland.
• Then, the Ancient Corinth site well-known from the letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament.
• Kapsia caves: At the heart of the Peloponnese, with its amazing colors and beautiful stalactites/stalagmites.
• Lunch & drinks! An important part of this tour and your tour leader will treat you to the best.
• Finally, to ancient Nemea site famous for the Games & Hercules 1st labor, the Nemean Lion. Great, peaceful site!

Optionally: Wine tasting in one of the many wineries of the most famous wine area in Greece, Nemea!

Description

Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth 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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece

Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century.

Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus (canal) of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kapsia Cave, Mantinia 221 00, Greece

Visit the Chambers of Wonder of the Kapsia cave which is one of the 10 most impressive caves in Greece and ranks among the top 100 that have been deemed suitable for exploitation from a total of approximately 7500 nationwide.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cooperative Winery of Nemea, 130 Papakonstantinou Av., Nemea 205 00 Greece

OPTIONAL: wine tasting and visit to one of the many wineries in the region of the tour. The Nemea area of the Peloponnese is the most famous wine area of Greece. Approximate cost of 12-15 EUR/person.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nemea, Nemea, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese

Lunch & drinks! An important part of all our tours!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Agia Fotini Mantineias Church, Mantineia 220 05 Greece

OPTIONAL: A Paradoxical church at a great location opposite ancient Mantinia

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Nemea, Nemea 205 00 Greece

Positioted 31km southwest of Corinth, Ancient Nemea was once the venue for the biennial Nemean Games, held in honour of Zeus. Three original columns of the imposing 4th-century-BC Doric Temple of Zeus survive, and the on-site museum displays rich finds from the area. The stadium where the Games were held is nearby; once connected to the sanctuary by a sacred road, it plays host to the resurrected Games.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Acrocorinth, Corinth 200 07, Greece

OPTIONAL: Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions

  • Non smoking driver/tour leader, and private vehicle for a maximum of 8 RELATED only people
  • Great lunch with & drinks with no fixed menu
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
  • Optional: Vegetarian lunch can be arranged in most cases. Please let us know in advance.
  • Bottled Water

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees at sites and museums per person: Kapsa Cave: €4, Ancient Corinth: €8, Nemea: €6)
  • PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
  • Wine tasting and Acrocorinth.
  • Tourist stops to souvenir shops, etc
  • Pickup and drop-off in areas outside of Athens (possible additional cost)
  • Gratuites (optional)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We expect you to be healthy before traveling! We are in favor of "adjustive social distancing" and optionally wearing masks in crowded and enclosed spaces. Our guides are like family to us and care about your & our safety! Our tours have always been only PRIVATE and with spotless vehicles.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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