Athens & Ancient Corinth Private Full-Day Tour | Parthenon

Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Private Full day tour

Overview

Experience the best of Athens and the Peloponnese in one seamless day on the Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Private Full day tour. This easy, full-day private excursion combines iconic ancient monuments in Athens with a scenic drive to Ancient Corinth, ideal for travelers who want both destinations in a single experience.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day begins in Athens with time at the Acropolis, where the city’s most celebrated classical landmarks sit above the modern capital. You will then continue through key central sights, including major temples, a historic stadium, and the heart of Greek civic life at Syntagma Square. After exploring Athens, you will leave the city behind for a beautiful highway drive toward the Isthmus, stopping at the famous Corinth Canal before arriving at Ancient Corinth. Expect a well-paced, private journey that blends world-famous highlights, layered history, and comfortable transportation.

Why Hellenic Private Tours? Flexible tours tailored to your needs, professional certified drivers fluent in English, and well maintained latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans, and minibuses) licensed and certified for tourist use by state authorities. Exceptional client feedback from around the world, dedicated customer service for prompt assistance, and access to a network of licensed tour guides upon request.

✨ Highlights

• 🏛️ Explore the Acropolis masterpieces, including the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheum, and more
• 🎭 See ancient performance venues, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Theater of Dionysus
• ⚡ Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, a colossal sanctuary completed under Hadrian
• 🏟️ Step into the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
• 🪖 Watch the Presidential Guard at the Hellenic Parliament in Syntagma Square
• 🌊 Stop at the Corinth Canal, a dramatic cut linking the Saronic and Corinthian Seas
• 🏺 Discover Ancient Corinth, including the Temple of Apollo and the archaeological site’s key remains

📍 Itinerary

Acropolis of Athens, visit the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Wingless Victory (Athena Nike), Erechtheum with Caryatides, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theater of Dionysus.

Temple of Olympian Zeus, see the former colossal temple dedicated to Olympian Zeus.

Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), the historic marble stadium linked to the first modern Olympics in 1896 and the Athens Classic Marathon finish.

Syntagma Square, view the Hellenic Parliament and the Presidential Guard (Evzones) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Drive to the Corinth Canal, travel approximately 45 miles along the national highway to the Isthmus Canal connecting the Saronic Sea and the Corinthian Sea.

Ancient Corinth, explore the ancient city’s remains and key points of interest, including the Temple of Apollo, the agora area, Lechaion Road, Fountain of Peirene, and notable Roman-era structures mentioned on site.

Optional after lunch, possibility to visit the remains of the ancient port of Kechries, one of the two ports of ancient Corinth linked to eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf.

✅ What’s Included

• Private full-day experience (8 hours and 30 minutes)
• Professional, certified English-speaking driver
• Transportation in well maintained latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans, and minibuses), licensed and certified for tourist use by state authorities
• Customer service support for prompt assistance
• Access to a network of licensed, experienced tour guides available upon request

❌ Exclusions

• Licensed tour guide services (available upon request)
• Lunch (time is planned for lunch, but cost is not included)
• Any items not explicitly listed under What’s Included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 8 hours and 30 minutes
• Difficulty: EASY
• Transport: Latest model Mercedes vehicles (sedans, minivans, and minibuses), licensed and certified for tourist use by state authorities
• Guides: Licensed, experienced tour guides are available upon request
• Tour style: Private and flexible, tailored to your needs

🚀 Make It a Day of Legends

If you want one smooth itinerary that pairs Athens’ world-famous monuments with the storied ruins of Corinth, the Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Private Full day tour is designed for you. Travel comfortably with a certified English-speaking driver, enjoy a flexible private schedule, and see the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth in the same day you stand beneath the Parthenon.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long is the Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Private Full day tour?
The tour lasts 8 hours and 30 minutes. It is planned as a full-day private experience combining Athens sightseeing with a drive to Ancient Corinth.

2) What is the difficulty level of this tour?
The difficulty is EASY. It is suitable for travelers who want to visit major sites in Athens and continue by road to Corinth in one day.

3) Which Athens landmarks are included in the itinerary?
At the Acropolis you will visit the Parthenon, Propylaea, the Temple of Wingless Victory, the Erechtheum with Caryatides, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theater of Dionysus. You will also see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Hellenic Parliament area at Syntagma Square.

4) Do we stop at the Corinth Canal and visit Ancient Corinth?
Yes, the itinerary includes a stop at the Corinth Canal after leaving Athens. You will then continue to Ancient Corinth, including the Temple of Apollo and other key remains of the ancient city.

5) Is a tour guide included in the Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Private Full day tour?
A licensed tour guide is available upon request. The tour is operated with professional, certified drivers fluent in English.