Corinth Canal Cruising & Nafplion on Foot
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Port
Nafplion, Greece
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,24,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Visit the famous Corinth Canal, which is four miles long, 70 feet wide and has sloping sides 170 feet tall. It provides a shortcut connecting the Ionian and Aegean seas.
Board the Canal Vista for a boat ride through the canal and listen to the interesting narration on the history and infrastructure of the canal, which dates back to 600 BC. Refreshments will be offered.
Explore Náfplion on a walk with your guide -- your chance to view the sites of Náfplion and experience a day in the life of the village. This is one of Greece's prettiest towns -- the narrow streets of the Old Town are filled with elegant Venetian houses and gracious neo-Classical mansions. The towering Palamidi Fortress dominates the entire setting.
Marvel at the beautiful buildings lining the port en route to Kapodistriou Square and Park, dedicated to the memory of the first Governor of Greece. In the park, with the beloved Palamidi in the background, is the statue of Koloktronis, known as the 'Grand Old Man of the Morea.' Koloktronis was the leader of the Greeks during the War of Independence. He besieged the Turkish-occupied Palamidi citadel for 15 months before it was finally surrendered back to Greece.
Across the way, you'll see the current Town Hall building, which began life as Greece's first high school.
Notes:
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.