Nemea Region – Corinth Canal (5hrs)

Your private tour starts from your hotel in Athens or your cruise ship and drive to the magnificent structure of the Corinth Canal, which is in Peloponnese, the southern peninsula of Greece. The Corinth Canal conects the Saronic with the Corinthian Gulf in the Aegean Sea.

A dream of the ancients, that came true in 1893. Time for rest and some amazing photos above the Corinth Canal.

Then, we will drive towards to ancient Nemea ,the place that Hercules killed the Nemean Lion on one of his famous tasks. Nemea town in Argolis is famous for two things.

Firstly The Nemean Games, which were famous in the antiquity, almost as the Olympic Games of Athens. The Nemean Games were taking place to honor Zeus with gymnastics and musical activities. Secondly its wineries and the varieties of wines. There, you will be able to try the local red wine, “Agiorgitiko” , “the grapes of St. George”,”Boutari” and much more quality wines with rich flavors if you wish.

After that wine tasting experience we will leave Nemea or ”wine region of Greece” and return back to Athens or to your cruise ship.

  • Athens
  • Corinth Canal
  • Ancient Nemea

Duration: 5h

Included:
Car expenses
Driver expenses
Tolls and fees

Excluded:
Tickets for sightseeing

Optional:
Lunch/Dinner
Licensed English tour guide