Athens Highlights & Ancient Corinth Private Full-Day Tour
From the Acropolis to the Corinthian Canal, two of Greece's greatest landmarks in a single private journey.
This Athens and Ancient Corinth private tour brings together the iconic monuments of Athens and the layered history of Corinth in one expertly paced full-day excursion. Designed for travelers who want depth without rushing, the itinerary covers the Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then continues west to Ancient Corinth and the storied Corinthian Canal.
The tour is fully private, meaning the vehicle, the route, and the pace are yours alone. Hellenic Private Tours operates late-model Mercedes vehicles, all licensed for tourist use, with professional certified drivers fluent in English. Licensed guides are also available upon request for those who want academic-level commentary at each site.
Ancient Corinth is one of the most historically layered cities in the ancient world, having played decisive roles in the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, and the rise of Rome in the eastern Mediterranean. Combined with the monuments of Athens, this tour presents a panoramic view of Greek civilization from the Archaic period through the Byzantine era.
Tour Highlights
Walk the sacred rock of the Acropolis and visit the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Caryatides, the Propylaea, and the Temple of Wingless Victory.
See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, once the largest temple in Greece with 104 colossal columns, and a monument to six centuries of construction.
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble and the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Stop at the Corinthian Canal, a 19th-century engineering achievement that fulfilled a 2,000-year-old vision first conceived by the tyrant Periander in 602 BC.
Explore Ancient Corinth, including the 6th-century BCE Temple of Apollo, the great agora, the Lechaion Road, and the Fountain of Peirene.
Travel in a private, latest-model Mercedes vehicle with a professional certified driver, ensuring comfort and flexibility throughout the day.
Optional visit to the ancient port of Kechries, one of Corinth's two harbors serving the eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf.
Itinerary Overview
Begin on the sacred rock of the Acropolis with visits to the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Wingless Victory (Athena Nike), and the Erechtheum. Below the rock, view the 5,000-seat Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the ancient Theater of Dionysus, where the works of Sophocles and Euripides were first performed.
Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus, whose construction spanned from the 6th century BC to the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. Continue to the all-marble Panathenaic Stadium, host of the 1896 Olympics, and pass by Syntagma Square to observe the Hellenic Parliament and the Evzone Presidential Guard ceremony.
A 45-mile drive along the national highway brings you to the Corinthian Canal, which connects the Saronic and Corinthian seas and saves ships 185 nautical miles compared to circumnavigating the Peloponnese. The canal was finally completed in the 1890s after Emperor Nero's failed attempt in 67 AD using 6,000 slaves.
Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, including the monolithic-columned Temple of Apollo (mid-6th century BCE), the expansive agora, the Lechaion Road shopping mile, the Fountain of Peirene, and the Roman Odeion. The site also preserves the remains of the Basilica Iulia and the bema platform associated with early Christian history.
After lunch, there is an opportunity to visit the ruins of the ancient port of Kechries, one of Corinth's two harbors and a gateway to the eastern trade routes. Apostle Paul is recorded to have arrived at Kechries during his second missionary journey.
What Is Included
Included
- Private transportation in a latest-model licensed Mercedes vehicle
- Professional certified English-speaking driver
- Pickup and drop-off from your Athens accommodation
- All highway tolls and parking fees
- Flexible itinerary tailored to your group
Not Included
- Licensed tour guide (available upon request at additional cost)
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
- Meals and beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Important Information
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Secure your spot on this full-day private excursion combining Athens and Ancient Corinth. Private availability is limited, and early booking is recommended for peak travel periods.
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