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The Korinthian Canal Tour 2007
The Canal is known by many names, The Isthmus, The Korinthian Canal, ?st΅??, and d?????a, but they all describe a channel, cut through the southern peninsula of Greece connecting the Korinthian and Saronik Gulfs and making exploration and commerce a shorter distance to travel. The Korinthian Canal tour is a trip of a lifetime. Situated in the Peloponnese (Southern Greece), it was a dream of the Emperor Nero to cut the peninsula in half in order for sea fairing voyages not to have to navigate around the point of Monemvasia to enter the Korinthian Gulf . Throughout history it has been attempted but thought impossible. One belief was that if the canal were cut, the Korinthian Gulf might drain into the Saronik Gulf . Then in the late 1800's, the French government successfully completed the project. For the first time in history, on October 18th 2006, the canal was navigated via non motorized craft. After a year of negotiations, we were given the green light to go ahead with the crossing. Now we can offer you too this once in a lifetime experience.
The trip takes three hours. One and a half hours of actual kayaking and included is:
All equipment, guides and transportation to and from Korinthos train station
Lunch in an authentic Greek Taverna on the waters edge
Commemorative DVD and T-shirt of your trip through the Canal
Contact one of our trained guides today to arrange your adventure of a lifetime!
From Athens it is a 55 minute trip via rail to the city Korinthos . There are connecting metro lines from anywhere in Athens and a main station at the Airport. The fare is 8 Euros. Upon arrival at Korinthos train station you will be met by one of our guides and you will be taken via private tour bus to the launch site. During the 15 minute ride you will be given a brief history and orientation of Korinthos and the Canal. At the launch site there will be a small meet and greet with refreshments and all the equipment you will need for the trip all set up for you. All that is left for you to do is jump in your kayak and paddle to the other side. At the other side we will all exit on the beach in front of a local Taverna where a full Greek lunch and drinks will be served as part of your trip fee and everyone will receive a DVD and T-shirt of your trip. This will also be a good opportunity to get to know some of your fellow kayakers and talk about your trip. We will also take some group photos on the beach and at the Taverna which we can email to you for your albums.
This trip is suitable for all levels of experience and ages we have a great selection of kayaks to choose from. Tandems are also available.
This trip is available only Tuesdays, cost is 250 euros.
Start time is every Tuesday at 10 am, starting in June 2007 ending in October 2007.
Enjoyment, Adventure and Safety is our goal at Kayaks Greece!
Pre-packaged tours to choose from for the 2007 season will be placed on our site in the near future.
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