Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal).
Explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems. You will also experience the spectacular panoramic views which will amaze you.
Witness the ancient town of Corinth, one of the richest towns in Ancient Greece, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. We will visit the ruins of the ancient city in which you can see the remains of the Agora and one of the most outstanding monuments of pre –Roman period, the temple of Apollo.
Explore the Temple of Hera Akraia and St. Johns “tiny” church at Perachora.
Swim amongst the ancient ruins at Ancient Heraion. For the more adventurous, you will have a chance to do some “cliff-jumping” from the surrounding rocks, as the sea in the sanctuary cove is both deep and clear.
Discover the Malagavi Lighthouse, one of the oldest stone lighthouses in Greece built in 1897 that is still in operation.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Ruby Rooms Athens
4. Zenith Hotel
5. Athens City Plaza
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Apollo Hotel
8. Titania Hotel
9. Athens Zafolia Hotel
10. Philippos Hotel
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Anixis
13. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
14. Novotel Athenes
15. Hotel Tier Collection
16. Hotel Byron
17. Bob W. Eolou Athens
18. Ambrosia Suites
19. Exarchion Hotel
20. Hotel Carolina
Additional Info: Your personal tour driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel in Athens, meeting you at the lobby.
In the case of an AirBnb apartment, he/she will contact you upon arrival so you can meet at the entrance of the building.
For Airport and Port pick-up, your driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a signboard with the guest's name.
Itinerary
1
Athens
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
2
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
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.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
7
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
8
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends.
Duration: 30 minutes
9
Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the SW coast of the Peloponnese.
Duration: 15 minutes
10
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
11
Athens
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
