Ancient Corinth Guided tour

The remains of a golden era!

Ancient Corinth was one of the most prosperous Greek city-states due to its fertile plane. It’s strategic location- at the intersection of the Peloponnese and the rest of Greece. Step into its paved roads, get to know its historical ports. They used to be the seaways of the eastern and western Mediterranean Sea and have a journey back in time!

Highlights

· Temple of Apollo
· The paved Lechaion street
· The Glauki and Peirini fountain,
· The Roman Market and the Roman temple E as its most important monuments.
· Roman theatre and Odeon (music hall).
· The museum which displays an impressive collection of artifacts from the ancient Greek and Roman period. Amongst them, the two archaic kouroi (statues of young men), the roman statues, the pottery collection and the findings from the Sanctuary of Asclepius (God of medicine)

>>Extend your guided tour of the main archaeological site adding the Acropolis of ancient Corinth or combine it, with a fantastic food tour or wine tasting!
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Why select this tour?

If the ancient Greek history fascinates you and you wish to get deep into the secrets of a glorious ancient city, then this is a tour you should book today!

History & Glossary

Acrocorinth is a castle nestled on the steep rock of Acrocorinth and rising above the southwest of Ancient Corinth. It was the fortified acropolis for ancient and medieval Corinth. Fortification was ensured through a system of three enclosures, separated by walls, which were in turn reinforced by towers and bastions.

Pirene or Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth.It was said to be a favored watering-hole of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Poets would travel there to drink and receive inspiration.

Lechaion Road is the main north-south artery (cardo maximus) of the Roman city ultimately linked the Agora of Corinth with the harbor of Lechaion on the Corinthian gulf 3 kilometers to the north. In the time of Augustus, it was unpaved and was open to wheeled traffic. The road was paved with limestone slabs in the second half of the 1st century, when traffic was confined to pedestrians.
At this period there were narrow pavements either side of the road with gutters to carry away rainwater. Rows of shops were created on both sides of the road, and colonnades and bases for dedications were set between the shops and the pavement.

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Important Information

Price Includes

– Licensed guide
– Private tour

** Prices may be changed depends season & number of persons
Useful notes:
**When you book this tour we will send you all the necessary information, meeting point, contact info of your licensed guide

Price Excludes

– Travel and medical insurance.

– Entrance fees in archaeological sites & museums