EXCURSION – CRUISE IN CORINTH
The largest castle in Greece – Acrocorinth, as well as Ancient Corinth. Crossing of the Corinth Canal. A 3-hour cruise in the Corinthian or Saronic Gulf. Swimming in emerald waters. Light lunch snacks and drinks on board.
Price ~115 EUR (for hotels within a 40 km radius around Patras) / per adult including transfer from/to the hotel.
Price 75 EUR (for those arriving from Athens to the Corinthian Gulf and joining the boat part of the program).
Excursion – Cruise Description
Acrocorinth is the largest and best-preserved fortress in mainland Greece. It was built on a 575-meter-high hill next to the ancient city-state of Corinth. In ancient Greek times, the Acropolis housed the Temple of Aphrodite, famous for its cult traditions. From here you will enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Corinth Canal, the mountains of the Peloponnese and the Aegean Sea.
There will also be a stop at Ancient Corinth, where the famous words about love written by the Apostle Paul are remembered, while overlooking the 2,500-year-old Temple of Apollo.
Crossing the Corinth Canal
At the end of the 19th century, the 6.4 km long Corinth Canal was cut through the narrowest part of the Peloponnese connecting it with mainland Greece. The canal connects the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea, effectively turning the Peloponnese into an island. We will sail through this 90-meter-deep canal.
3-Hour Cruise in the Corinthian or Saronic Gulf
The cruise location depends on weather conditions.
CORINTHIAN GULF CRUISE – Duration 3 hours
- Crossing of the Corinth Canal
- View of Loutraki city from the sea
- Photo stop at Akrotiri and Melagavi Lighthouse, where the remains of the Temple of Hera lie in the sea
- Stop for swimming from the boat in the emerald waters of Mylokopi Beach, where dolphins and seals are often seen
- Buffet meal on board with wine
- Return to the departure point
SARONIC GULF CRUISE – Duration 3 hours
- Crossing of the Corinth Canal
- Ancient port of Kechria and the Baths of Helen the Beautiful (the woman whose story led to the Trojan War)
- Short stop near Platias and Ovrios islands, where fish farms are located
- Swimming stop from the boat near Little and Great Amoni beaches
- Buffet meal on board with wine
- Return to the departure point
On Board
- Swimming and floating equipment
- Tour leader explaining the history and culture of the region
- Snorkeling masks
Note: In case of bad weather or if entry to one of the gulfs is restricted, the cruise will take place in the other gulf. Other changes may also occur depending on weather conditions.
