Corinth Canal and Mycenae private tour with car or van -

Corinth Canal and Mycenae private tour with car or van

300€ per person

One hour drive away from Athens, in the area of Peloponnese you will be able to find the famous Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal is a canal that 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, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island.
The canal elevated Piraeus’ status as a major Mediterranean port . A project that spanned many centuries, it was conceived by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, begun by Roman emperor Nero, and completed in the 19th century by the French. Cut through solid rock, the canal is more than 6km long and 23m wide, its vertical sides rising 90m above the water.

Mycenae, an ancient city that once stood as a powerful center of civilization in the Aegean world, is a testament to the grandeur and influence of the Mycenaean culture. Located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese, this archaeological site is most famous for its connection to Greek mythology, particularly as the kingdom of Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War. The city’s ruins, which date back to around 1600 to 1100 BC, provide a glimpse into the advanced engineering, art, and political organization of the Mycenaean people.

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6 hours

Athens Private tours

Destination
Athens Tours
Departure
Any hotel, any accommodation any central point in Athens or Piraeus, Piraeus,cruise terminals
Departure Time
Any time convenient for you!
Included
Corinth Canal and Mycenae private tour with car or van
Roundtrip transportation
Pickup and drop-off from central locations
Multilingual commentary
Not Included
Licensed guide inside the Temple
Entrance tickets to the Archaeological area
Food- Lunch
Entry Fees

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PICK UP

Any hotel, any accommodation in Athens or Piraeus, any cruise terminal in PiraeusPlease inform us for the pick up point and the time of pick upPlease be ready 15 min earlier at the pick up point

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CORINTH CANAL- MYCENAE

We stop at the canal approximately 30min. for photos and refreshments.After a brief Stop at the Canal we will continue towards Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. You will see the Mycenaean Acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city.In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae.According to Homer, the city of Mycenae was founded by Perseus, the son of Danae and Zeus. By Agamemnon’s time the Royal House of Atreus was the most powerful of the Achaeans (Homer’s name for the Greeks).- We stop at Mycenae for 90 min.- After Mycenae or before you have the option to stop at a nearby village or town for snacks or a quick lunch.Drop off at the pick up point or any central point in Athens or Piraeus.

TOUR LOCATION

One hour drive away from Athens, in the area of Peloponnese you will be able to find the famous Corinth Canal. The Corinth Canal is a canal that 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, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island. The canal elevated Piraeus’ status as a major Mediterranean port . A project that spanned many centuries, it was conceived by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, begun by Roman emperor Nero, and completed in the 19th century by the French. Cut through solid rock, the canal is more than 6km long and 23m wide, its vertical sides rising 90m above the water.- We stop at the canal aproxx. 30min. for photos and refreshments.After a brief Stop at the Canal we will continue towards Mycenae, one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. You will see the Mycenaean Acropolis, the tomb of Agamemnon and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city.In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece, Crete, the Cyclades and parts of southwest Anatolia. The period of Greek history from about 1600 BC to about 1100 BC is called Mycenaean in reference to Mycenae.According to Homer, the city of Mycenae was founded by Perseus, the son of Danae and Zeus. By Agamemnon’s time the Royal House of Atreus was the most powerful of the Achaeans (Homer’s name for the Greeks).- We stop at Mycenae for 90 min.- After Mycenae or before you have the option to sto at a nearby village or town for snacks or a quick lunch.- Drop off at the pick up point or any central point in Athens or Piraeus. Departure Time08:00, 9:00 or any time of you preference recommended early in the morning to enjoy the most of your day at the monuments Departure locationany hotel any accommodation in Athens or Piraeus any cruise ship terminal in Piraeus any central point of your preferenceBe ready 15 min earlier at the meeting pointInclusions:taxes. tolls. fuel. private vip van or car with air-condition. English speaking driver. Exclusions:drinks. food. entrance fees in the monuments.

Corinth Canal and Mycenae private tour with car or van