Private Sightseeing Tour to the Corinth Canal and Mycenae from Athens

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Visit the historic Corinth Canal and the ancient city of Mycenae on this 6-hour, private sightseeing tour from Athens!

Travel back in time and visit the historic Corinth Canal and the ancient city of Mycenae on this 6-hour, private sightseeing tour from Athens! Welcoming adventurers of all ages.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the origins of Mycenae date back to the late Bronze Age (circa 1600–1100 BCE). Located in Greece's northeastern Peloponnese, the fortress of Mycenae is strategically situated on a hilltop overlooking the Saronic Gulf. This site was once a vital military stronghold and features the tomb of Agamemnon, the Mycenaean Acropolis, and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls.

In addition, the Corinth Canal's inception dates back to antiquity and an Ancient ruler of Corinth, it was further developed by the infamous Roman Emperor Nero, and finished in the 19th century. The Corinth Canal separated the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland and was cut through solid rock with a total distance of 6 km (3.7 miles). A private sightseeing tour from Athens to the Corinth Canal and Mycenae is an amazing way to immerse yourself in the rich history of Greece while also taking in the incredible sights!

Your private sightseeing tour from Athens begins at your accommodations (please specify when booking), where your driver will pick up you and your group (a maximum of 20 people) in an air-conditioned van or car. Then, the fun starts! You can sit back and relax on the 1-hour scenic drive to the first destination of the day, the Corinth Canal. Upon your arrival, you'll enjoy the stunning panorama of the canal, don't forget your camera! Also, you'll have time to enjoy a refreshing beverage (not included in the ticket price) before continuing to Mycenae.

When the private sightseeing tour from Athens arrives at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mycenae, you'll have 1.5 hours to discover the ancient city and treat yourself to a delicious lunch of traditional Greek cuisine (not included in the ticket price). Afterwards, participants have the option to visit a nearby village for beverages or snacks before returning to the original departure point in Athens or Piraeus. Back at your accommodations, you'll be contented with your private sightseeing tour to the Corinth Canal and Mycenae from Athens and the wonderful memories you've made!

Make your next vacation to beautiful Greece the best yet by booking this private sightseeing tour from Athens to the Corinth Canal and Mycenae today!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Hotel pick-up in Athens or Piraeus(please specify when booking)

- Meet your experienced driver

- The adventure begins!

- Scenic drive to the Corinth Canal (1 hour)

- Corinth Canal (30 minute stop)

- Mycenae (1.5 hour stop)

- Lunch (not included in the ticket price)

- Option to go to a nearby village for coffee or snacks

- Return to the original departure point in Athens or Piraeus

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.

Meeting point:
Hotel transfers included (please specify when booking) or meet at Akti Miaouli 81, Pireas, 185 38, Greece
Spoken languages:Greek, English
Included
  • Hotel transfers
  • Driver
Excluded
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera

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