Mycenae, Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal Private Tour

nk the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf. As such, the canal separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese, turning it into an island. It is believed that Periander, the tyrant of Corinth (602 BC), was the first to conceive of the idea of digging the Corinth Canal. As the project was too complicated given the limited technical capabilities of the times, Periander constructed the diolkos, a stone road which allowed ships to be transferred on wheeled platforms. In ancient times, this was a solid land crossing—used by travelers, merchants, and even the Apostle Paul during his journeys to Corinth.

Greece, inhabited continuously from prehistoric times to the Roman and early Christian periods. Due to its strategic location between mainland Greece and the Peloponnese, Corinth became a powerful city-state and a major commercial center of the ancient world. The region includes important archaeological sites such as the ancient city of Corinth, the Acrocorinth hill fortress, the ancient port of Lechaion, and several Roman and early Christian monuments, making the area a place of great archaeological and historical significance. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.

ancient city of Corinth, covering periods from prehistoric times to the Roman and early Christian eras. The collection includes statues, mosaics, pottery, everyday objects, and Roman sculptures that reveal the wealth and importance of ancient Corinth as a major Greek and Roman city. The museum visit helps visitors better understand the history and daily life of the ancient city before exploring the archaeological site.

Built on a hill overlooking the ancient city, the temple was dedicated to Apollo and symbolized the power and wealth of ancient Corinth. Today, seven of its massive monolithic columns still stand, offering visitors a striking view and a strong connection to the ancient Greek world.

ch dominated Greece during the late Bronze Age (1600–1100 BC). The archaeological site is famous for the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean walls, the royal tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus, all connected with the legendary king Agamemnon and the Trojan War. Today, Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological destinations in Greece, offering visitors a unique view into prehistoric Greek civilization.

aeological sites in Greece, dating back to the Mycenaean civilization of the late Bronze Age. The site includes the famous Lion Gate, the massive Cyclopean walls, royal tombs, and the remains of the palace of Agamemnon. Mycenae is closely connected with Greek mythology and the Trojan War and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a unique insight into one of the earliest advanced civilizations in Europe.

ean civilization, including pottery, tools, jewelry, frescoes, and everyday objects discovered in the royal tombs and the ancient city. The museum helps visitors understand the history, culture, and daily life of the Mycenaean world and provides important context before or after exploring the archaeological site of Mycenae.

It was erected during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC, in the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance. The Lion Gate is the sole surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture, as well as the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to bear an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground, and the only relief image which was described in the literature of classical antiquity, such that it was well known prior to modern archaeology.

impressive monumental tombs of the Mycenaean civilization, dating back to the 13th century BC. This massive tholos tomb, built with enormous stone blocks, demonstrates the power and engineering skill of Mycenaean Greece and is considered one of the most remarkable prehistoric monuments in Europe.