Experience the wonders of Ancient Corinth and Hera Temple. Explore the rich history, marvel at modern engineering, and swim amongst ancient ruins. Don’t miss the Malagavi Lighthouse!
- Athens - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
- Corinth Canal - Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade.
- Akrokorinthos - Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. It is one of the most impressive and dominant acropoleis of the Peloponnese.
Gates: A system of 3 circuit walls reinforced by towers.
Keep
Temple of Aphrodite: On the highest of the two picks of the mountain are traces of the temple of Aphrodite on the site.
Frankish Tower: At the SW edge of the precipitous rock fortified during Frankish times forming the inner keep of the fortress. Remains of churches, mosques, houses, fountains and cisterns are preserved here.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Temple of Apollo: One of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland with monolithic columns, rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE.
Agora: A rectangular construction 160 m long and 70 m wide, consisting of central shops, small temples and altar and the renowned podium or Bema from where Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthians in 52 AD.
Roman buildings.
Theatre and Odeon/Asklepieion
Lechaion road: Facing the Corinthian gulf leading to the port of Lechaion.
St. Paul’s church: Admiring a magnificent mosaic mural depicting Saul’s vision from Christ as he was travelling to Damascus to persecute the Christians.
- Peirene Fountain - Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.
- Bema of Apostle Paul (Roman Agora) of Ancient Corinth - Bema or Pedestal: The site of St Paul’ s trial was the Bema, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the centre of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth and from where the city’s officials addressed the public.
- Archaeological Museum of Corinth - Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area.
Hadgimoustafa spring: a fountain built during the Ottoman empire.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
- Geraneia - Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the SW coast of the Peloponnese.
- Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora - Sanctuary Of Hera
Malagavi Lighthouse
Heraion / Blue Lake
Taste delicious authentic delicacies from the local fish tavernas.
Enjoy your refreshing swim and bathe under the Helenic sun.
- Athens - Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
- On-board WiFi
- Fully Private - Full Day Experience
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Fluent English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost, on request)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Tips & Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
Be captivated by the architectural wonder that is the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal).
Venture into the grand fortress of Acrocorinth. Stepping through its majestic entrance gates, you’ll uncover the castle’s concealed treasures and be struck by the magnificent panoramic vistas that’ll leave you in awe.
Behold the historic city of Corinth, a wealthy metropolis in Ancient Greece, where St. Paul resided and preached for a couple of years. We’ll tour the ruins of this once-thriving city, revealing remnants of the Agora and a pre-Roman highlight, the Temple of Apollo.
Visit the Temple of Hera Akraia and the petite St. John’s church in Perachora.
Take a dip amidst age-old remains at Ancient Heraion. If you’re seeking a thrill, you’ll have the opportunity to cliff-dive from the nearby rocks into the deep, clear waters of the sanctuary cove.
Unearth the Malagavi Lighthouse, a historic stone lighthouse in Greece, erected in 1897, that remains functional to this day.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
