Athens to Medieval Fortresses of Greece day tour.

Corinth canal an ancient Greek idea which was finally constructed (1893). Rocky walls of a narrow, artificial waterway, an engineering marvel. Acrocorinth castle on a 575m high rock at Corinth. Its perimeter walls total approximately 3,000 meters in length, making it the largest fortress in the Peloponnese. The interior of the castle still contains the ruins of the temple of Aphrodite (5th-4th century BC), several Christian churches, a Byzantine underground cistern, mosques, fountains. Palamidi castle lies on a high hill (216m.) first fortified by the Venetians (1686-1715). Bourtzi castle island in the middle of the harbour of Nafplio. The Venetians completed its fortification in 1473 to protect the city from pirates. Nafplion old town from the time of Republic of Venice 10 century. first capital of Greece at 1831 One of the most beautiful and romantic cities all over Greece.

For the fans of Medieval Castles, Fortresses and Towers this is the only tour that give enough time to visit 3 castles. Breathtaking views over the cities and the Aegean sea. * Pick up and driving 1h to : ^ Corinth canal (15 min) photo stop ^ Acrocorinth castle ( 1,5 h visit the castle) ^ Palamidi Castle (1,5 h visit the castle) ^ Bourtzi castle (1h visit castle) ^ Nafplio (visit the city and lunch 2 h) *Driving 2h back to Athens