Private Castle Tour from Athens

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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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취소 규정

체험 시작 24시간 전까지 무료로 취소하고 전액 환불받을 수 있습니다.

후기

평점은 저희 예약 파트너가 모은 후기 1개를 바탕으로 합니다. 여행자가 직접 쓴 글을 쓰인 순서 그대로 보여주며, 체험을 좋아 보이게 하려고 순서를 바꾸지 않습니다.

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How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is 146% above the median of the 926 당일치기 여행 we list in Athens.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 565 of 926.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athens

Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.

The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.

Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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