Day trip from Athens
Corinth
Ancient Ruins & a Legendary Canal
Approximately 1–1.5 hours depending on destination
Why visit
The Corinth region combines a remarkable feat of modern engineering with a major ancient city beneath the heights of Acrocorinth. Seeing both the canal and Ancient Corinth reveals very different chapters of Greek history.
Top things to see
- Corinth Canal
- Ancient Corinth
- Temple of Apollo
- Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth
- Acrocorinth views
Suggested one-day plan
Travel from Athens toward the Corinth region and stop at a safe designated viewpoint over the canal.
Continue separately to Ancient Corinth and explore the archaeological site and museum.
See the Temple of Apollo and, if transport and opening conditions allow, continue toward Acrocorinth.
Return to Athens using your planned station, bus or road transfer.
Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth are separate locations. Rail or bus can cover part of the journey from Athens, but additional local transport, a taxi, organized tour or car may be needed between the station, canal viewpoints and archaeological site.
A full day (8–10 hours).
- Do not treat the canal and Ancient Corinth as one walkable attraction.
- Plan local transfers between the separate locations in advance.
- Use designated canal viewpoints and remain behind safety barriers.
- Check archaeological-site and museum opening hours before travelling.