Friday
Tour - cruise in Corinth
- 115 Eur for adults, 50 Eur for children (7-12 years old)/ 75 Eur
- 7-8am.
Embark on an unforgettable day combining the grandeur of antiquity, the wonders of engineering and the refreshing delights of the sea! Your journey will start at Akrokorinthos, the largest and best-preserved fortress in mainland Greece, perched on a 575-metre-high hill next to ancient Corinth. Here, where the Temple of Aphrodite stood in ancient times, you'll have a breathtaking panorama of the Corinth Canal, the Peloponnese Mountains and the Aegean Sea. Next, you'll stop at Ancient Corinth, where you can see the 2500-year-old Temple of Apollo and remember the Apostle Paul's words about love, written here.
A spectacular crossing of the Corinth Canal. This 6.4 km-long canal, opened at the end of the 19th century, connected the Ionian and Aegean Seas, turning the Peloponnese into an island. As you sail through the 90-metre-deep canal, you will feel the grandeur of this engineering masterpiece.
Afterwards, enjoy a 3-hour cruise in Corinth or Saronic Gulf (cruise location depends on weather conditions).
On a Gulf of Corinth cruise: cross the Corinth Canal, see the city of Loutraki from the sea, and stop for photos at Akrotiri and Melagavi Lighthouse, where the remains of the Temple of Hera lie in the sea. You'll enjoy swimming in the emerald waters of Mylokopi Beach, where dolphins and seals often appear. A buffet with wine awaits you on board.
Saronic Gulf cruise: cross the Corinth Canal, see the ancient port of Kekhria and the baths of the beautiful Elena (the woman who caused the Trojan War), and stop briefly at the islands of Platias and Ovrias, which are used for fish farming. You will enjoy swimming at the beaches of Little and Great Amoni. There will also be a buffet with wine on board.
On board, you will have swimming and buoyancy equipment for your convenience, a guide to talk about the history and culture of the area, and surface diving masks for you to use.
Important note: In case of bad weather conditions, the cruise may be operated in another bay or other changes may be made due to weather conditions.
The tour will only take place if at least 10 people book it.
*Price quoted is €115 including collection from hotels within a 40 km radius
around Patras and applies to an adult or a child (aged 7-12 years).
To be collected from hotels in a radius of more than 40 km around Patras,
€15 surcharge on the above prices/ €75 for those arriving from Athens to Corinth Gulf and taking part in the boat part of the programme.
Reviews
Dovile K2022-11-09Patvirtinta Strongly recommend I had such an amazing time in Patras. My favorite part was to have a guide Laura who not only told facts but also told interesting stories what made this trip even more interesting. I strongly recommended Patras Discovery. Worth every second. Erika K2021-05-20Patvirtinta PATRAS Wonderful trip, we had a great guide Laura, who organized an unforgettable tour❤❤❤we hope to come back here again someday Algita M2021-05-19Patvirtinta Great memories 😊🍾 It is so nice to remember this trip by looking at the pictures! It was a perfect time! Friends, nice view, delicious snacks, and tasty vine! :-) Vaida Ubartaite2021-05-19Patvirtinta in Patrai to be 🇬🇷 What can be better than a local nearby 🤩 Laura helped us to see Patrai from different sides and views, we explored the city with her by touching it’s history and traditions (and not in touristic way), we tried the market and fresh fish and fruits as well, we experienced PDO Patras wine road with such a cousiness and local tastes (the mountains, the picnic, the touch to the wine making traditions), we experienced amazing Patrai sunset cruise with the dances and swimming in the sea straight from the boat, and then we asked to organize another one to Nafpaktos (the pearl of the region) cause about the service and friendliness of boat crew (special wishes to Ilja) we were simply impressed. Laura was very helpful and reachable on time whenever you need and this what made our journey to Patrai just great. Don’t miss to contact her!! Trust me you won’t regret!! Best wishes to Laura & Ilja and many many thanks!! 🖤🖤🇱🇹🇬🇷