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The city of Corinth, which lies atop the Peloponnese, conjoining the Greek mainland and the Peloponnesian peninsula, was once a jewel of antiquity, and today remains one of Greece's most significant locations, boosting over 6,000 years worth of history.
    Although the city today is largely known as an industrial and administrative hub built in the early 20th-century, for the history buff, Corinth is the birthplace of many Greek myths and lore, and with many of its archeological sites and ruins, you are immediately one step closer to the ancients.
    Just 4.3 miles away from the modern city are the ruins of ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth, where you can see elements of numerous eras, including the impressive medieval acropolis overlooking the ancient city.  
    Modern Corinth doesn't shy to impress either, with the 3.9 miles long Corinth Canal, considered one of Greece's most important engineering feats ever. Cutting through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and saving journeymen a 40 mile ride around the Peloponnesus, this narrow canal will more than impress.

Latest Reviews

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by bartlomiej w, Poland, November 2012
Doing what: Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens

It was worth it, knowledgeable tour guide, convenient pick-up and drop-off, nice little trip

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The historical information provided by the guide was awesome. Because we were a small group she also answered a lot of questions about the area while traveling. Really enjoyed the wine-tasting and felt the PR director there was very personable. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by ManG, USA, July 2012
Doing what: Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens

It was a pleasant long drive to Corinth. The guide was very knowledgeable and spoke very clearly. I wish there was more time to shop the nearby stores.

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Practical Info

Half-day and full-day trips to Corinth form Athens are available through Viator. KTEL buses (general name for cross-regional buses) are also in abundance, making an affordable venture to and from Corinth.
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