- Athens - Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens. Drive to Isthmus Corinth Canal… The gateway to the Peloponnese
- 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.
Visit Ancient Diolkos, a paved trackway in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.
- 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 acropolises of the Peloponnese where Pegasus the flying horse grazed.
Gates: A system of 3 circuit walls reinforced by towers, 7km or 4.9 miles of Keep.
Upper Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.
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.
Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the Northern SW coast of the Peloponnese.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Hadgimoustafa spring: a fountain built during the Ottoman empire.
Ancient Corinth Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area.
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.
Bema or Pedestal
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.
Treat yourself to an authentic “village style” lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth’s archaeological site and the temple of Apollo.
Stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
Visit the ancient port town of Kenchreai or Cenchreae, one of the two ports of the inland city state of Corinth.
According to Acts 18:18 the Apostle Paul stopped at Kenchreai during his second missionary journey, where he had his hair cut to fulfill a vow (Nazirite vow).
Drive back to Athens
- The Diolkos - Ancient Diolkos: Discover the ancient limestone roads where slaves ox and other animals where used to heave boats from the Lechaion port on the Corinthian sea to Cenchrae (Kechries) ancient port on the Saronic sea.
- Kechries - Tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and his exodus from Corinth in 53 AD sailing to Ephesus we visit the ancient port of Kechries on the Saronic sea. It is here that the Nazarite vow was performed (AC 18:18).
- Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
- On-board WiFi
- English speaking and multi-lingual drivers
- Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of ancient and modern Greek history
- Fully Private Tour
- Bottled water & refreshing wipes
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- Transportation by private first class vehicle
- Entrance fees to the ancient Corinth site
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
- Food & Drinks
- Tips & Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum (additional cost on request)
Immerse yourself in the marvel of contemporary engineering that is the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal).
Venture on a journey of discovery from the Corinthian Gulf to the Saronic Gulf and the descending bridge. Take a moment here to savor a refreshing beverage or a light snack at a delightful local cafe as you take in the stunning scenery and watch boats saunter through the canal.
Embark on an exploration of the magnificent fortress of Acrocorinth. On passing through the daunting entrance gates, you’ll find yourself inside the castle where untold treasures await. The extraordinary panoramic vistas you’ll encounter are sure to leave you in awe.
Time for a pause! Indulge in a scrumptious, authentic Greek meal at Gemelos’ taverna, perched on a splendid balcony with views of the Temple of Apollo.
Delve into the wonders of the renowned archaeological site of ancient Corinth, complete with its magnificent museum, courtyard, Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Glauke, Sacred Spring, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora and so much more.
Following your shopping spree, your journey takes you to the port of Kechries, tracking the historic path of St. Paul to the East.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
