We visit ancient Corinth as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history, scenery, tasting & photography. We love what we do.
Starting from your location, soon we will reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop/ on the bridge, which is the highest point of the canal). Next we will continue to Kechries where Apostle Paul disembark.
You will enter Ancient Corinth to explore the ruins of old significant buildings like the Roman Agora (the Vema), the Temple of Apollo and the Castle of Acrocorinth on top of the Hill.
Visit Modern Corinth and Apostle Paul church. Continue to Isthmus to see Diolkos the ancient road.
Continue to Loutraki beach for lunch in front water & swim. If there is time we will visit a local Olive Oil shop and taste their products.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
✔ Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
✔ Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus, or request another location
✔ Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
✔ Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
✖ Entrance Fees to Sites & Museums (Combined ticket: Winter 4€/ Summer 8€)
✖ Archaeologist lisenced tour guide on request (visit: touristguides.gr/en)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Bryon
2. Bob W. Eolou Athens
3. Hotel Carolina
4. COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle
5. Athens Utopia Ermou
6. Hotel Phedra
7. Royal Olympic Hotel
8. Hotel Nefeli
9. NEW Hotel
10. Tempi Hotel
11. The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotel
12. Amazon Hotel
13. Adams Hotel
14. Hotel Stadion
15. Athens Diamond Plus
16. Hapimag Resort Athene
17. Airotel Parthenon
18. King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
19. Athens Ikon
20. Kimon Hotel Athens
Additional Info: For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center, Piraeus Port or Nafplio (150 km from Athens) in Peloponnese at the arranged time of your tour departure.
We suggest that the tour starts at 8:00 am or earlier in summer time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.
Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center.
*Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km)
This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance 75 km)
**This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
Itinerary
1
Saronic Gulf Islands
Starting from Athens, we drive westward along the scenic coast of the Saronic Gulf through the ancient regions of Elefsis, Megara Kineta...etc
2
Corinth Canal
Soon after, we will reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop/on the bridge, which is the highest point of the canal) for an opportunity to take photos.
3
In ancient times, Kenchreai was one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth. While Kenchreai served the eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf, Lechaion on the Corinthian Gulf served the trade routes leading west to Italy and the rest of Europe. Situated on the eastern side of the Isthmus of Corinth, Kenchreai sat at a natural crossroads for ships arriving from the east and overland traffic heading north and south between central Greece and the Peloponnese Christianity also arrived at Kenchreai early in the religion's history. 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, probably a Nazirite vow. Paul mentions the place and a woman named Phoebe in the local assembly in his epistle to the Romans
Read more about Ancient Corinth, Isthmus, Canal/ Private biblical tour from Athens or Nafplion
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
We will continue to Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the ancient site, explore the ruins of old significant buildings like the Roman Agora (the famous Vema), the Temple of Apollo & museum.
Ticket includes the archaeological site & museum.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Finally we will drive on top of the Hill to visit the Castle of Acrocorinth
Duration: 60 minutes
6
An impressive Greek Orthodox cathedral, seat of the bishop of Modern Corinth, dedicated to Saint Paul, who lived in ancient Corinth 4 years.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
The Diolkos
The Diolkos saved ships sailing from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea a dangerous sea journey round the Peloponnese, whose three headlands had a reputation for gales, especially Cape Matapan and Cape Malea. By contrast, both the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf were relatively sheltered waters. In addition, the overland passage of the Isthmus, a neck of land 6.4 km (4.0 mi) wide at its narrowest, offered a much shorter route to Athens for ships sailing to and from the Ionian coast of Greece.
The Diolkos also had a commercial function in transporting goods. Little is known of its success in increasing trade but because of the length of time it was maintained, it is presumed that it had some positive impact. In addition to trade, during wartime the Diolkos may have been used to transport lighter ships across land.
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Loutraki
Time for swim in Corinthian crystal waters. Have a lunch in front water with sea food (optional)
Olive Oil tasting
Visit a local Olive Oil shop and taste their local products. Get a taste of how olives turn into olive oil
See how the soap is made with olive oil and how it differs from common soaps. Learn all about the most skin-friendly soap.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 10 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• The driver is not an archaeological guide to accompany you on your walk to ancient Corinth or museum. If you require an Archaeologist guide to tour the site with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary, historical details as you travel.
• Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
• Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
