Private Castle Tour from Athens

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行程

1. We first go to the Isthmus of Corinth, a narrow piece of land connecting mainland Greece and the Peloponnese. There we see the manmade canal which connects the Corinthian and the Saronic Gulfs. The canal was finished in 1893, but its history dates to as early as 602 BC. It has a length of over 6km, and its sides are 78m tall at the highest point. There are bridges across the canal for cars and people to pass, and which sink up to 12m underwater to let boats through.

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2. Acrocorinth - "Upper Corinth" - is a must-see for lovers of history! It is the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monumental rock overlooking Corinth, and is considered one of the most impressive Greek medieval castle sites. It is steeped in history having been continuously occupied by the Byzantines, Franks, Ottomans, and Venetians until the early 19th century, when the American School of Classical Studies in Athens started first excavating the site. Three defensive towers lead to the interior, showcasing ruins from all eras of its history. Acrocorinth was fortified by connecting the extraordinary defensive wall system to the surrounding mountains. Built on three defensive lines, with its interior enclosures separated by the walls, it is reinforced by towers and bastions. One tower even features a moat with a wooden bridge!

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3. Stepping forward in history, we see the Palamidi Castle in Nafplio, built by the Venetians and famous for having 999 steps. According to legend, there were once 1000 steps leading to the castle, but one of them was crushed by Theodoros Kolokotronis, a leader of the Greek war of independence, during celebrations for a victory against the Ottomans. A town with a deep history, Nafplio is a remarkable reminder that this part of Greece was, for centuries, an outpost of Venice. Palamidi is one of the best examples of Venetian military architecture in Greece built by the Venetians in 1687 when they captured it from the Ottomans and occupied it, and the last major construction of the Venetian empire overseas. In 1715, during the last Venetian–Turkish war, the Ottomans re-conquered it and it was later passed on to Greek control after a battle with the Turks in 1822. Climb the 999 steps above Nafplio and you are rewarded with the captivating view

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4. A town with a deep history, Nafplio is a remarkable reminder that this part of Greece was, for centuries, an outpost of Venice. Have a pleasant walk, coffee or a meal at the first capital of modern Greece before we return to Athens.

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5. Bourtzi Fortress, a small Venetian castle located on an islet in Nafplio’s harbor. Originally built in the 15th century to defend the city from pirate attacks, this picturesque fortress later served as a residence for executioners and even as a luxury hotel! Though access to the interior may be limited, the sight of this fairytale-like fortress floating in the sea is truly magical. Today it is a Cafe and Museum.

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How it compares in アテネ

• Its from-price is 146% above the median of the 926 日帰りツアー we list in アテネ.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 565 of 926.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About アテネ

アテネは広がる近代の首都の上にアクロポリスがそびえ、古代遺跡、丘の斜面の路地、長いタベルナの夜が隣り合う街です。

アクロポリスの頂にはパルテノン神殿が立ち、少女像の柱廊で知られるエレクテイオンが寄り添います。丘のふもとにはアクロポリス博物館があり、岩山から出土した彫刻を展示しています。周囲の古代アゴラ、オリンピア・ゼウス神殿、ハドリアヌスの門、大理石のパナシナイコ競技場など、古代の街並みは歩いて巡れます。

Top-ranked sights in アテネ: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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