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Ancient
Corinth - Canal - Akrocorinth
E ven people who are not particularly interested in the
history of the numerous ancient temples will
certainly enjoy a morning visit to Ancient
Corinth, if only to admire the stunning sight of
the sun caressing the marble ruins of the Temple
of Apollo with its last golden rays, just before
setting in the waters of the Corinthian Gulf.
S tarting from Athens
GreeceTaxi drives westward along the scenic
coast of the Saronic Gulf through the ancient areas of
Elefsis
and Megara
where the
Battle
of Salamis took place in 480
B. C . The Persians had overrun Athens and Attica and assembled
their fleet in the Bay of Phaleron while the Greek trieres had
withdrawn into the Bay of Elefsis.
By a ruse Themistocles
induced the Persian fleet to launch an attack of Perama to confine and destroy the Greek ships but it
was unable to maneuver in the narrow channel and was dispersed
and mostly destroyed under the eyes of Xerxes, the "King of
Kings" who watched from a vantage point up on the cliffs. We reach the Corinth
canal with its breathtaking views (short stop / on the bridge, which is
the highest point of the canal).
Shortly after GreeceTaxi arrives at the Ancient town
of
Corinth
(visit). Back in ancient times Corinth was one of the
three major powers in Greece, and took part in
all the battles against the Persians. It was from
one of the richest cities and this is quite
evident by its remains, including the huge Agora
(market place) and Apollo's Temple
(6th c . B .C.)
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V isit
the castle of
Acrocorinth a beautiful castle situated
high above the plains of Corinth
. Time for shopping if you wish, there
is a market with handicrafts at the entrance of the old city.
Time for lunch (if desired ) in a typical
traditional Greek tavern. Brief stop
for swimming (if desired) in the deep blue water
of Loutraki, which combines the old
fashioned charm of a traditional spa with the more modern attractions
of a seaside resort, tucked into the crook of the Bay of Corinth.
Luxury hotels a palm tree walk and a luxuriant public garden with
oleanders, pine and eucalyptus trees bordering a little harbor make it
worth a visit.
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continuously.
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PRICE |
HIGHLIGHTS |
Daily Approx.(5
to 8 hours)
Corinth's site:
Daily, 8a.m to 7p.m (winter 5p.m). Entrance fee 6
Euro, including the museum.
Closed on Holidays:
January 1st. , March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday,
Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Good Friday,
the sites are open 12.00 - 17.00. |
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