Tracing the footsteps of Saint Paul, paying tribute to the God of the Sea Poseidon, the Goddess Hera and appreciating the Sun God Apollo we will discover and explore the Corinthian region together with one of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece and an UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument, the Epidaurus Amphitheater.
Providing a true door-to-door experience, using only luxury Mercedes Benz non-smoking vehicles with all the latest amenities including on board Wi-Fi, our services are offered by professional native English speaking tour drivers with deep knowledge of ancient and modern Greek history.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Skip-the-line ticket service (on-request)
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of ancient & modern Greek history
✔ Fully Private Tour
✔ 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
✖ 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)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Albion
2. Enattica Suites
3. Zenith Hotel
4. Athens City Plaza
5. Athens Odeon Hotel
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Crystal City Hotel
8. Apollo Hotel
9. Titania Hotel
10. Hotel Minoa
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Iniohos Hotel
13. Arion Athens Hotel
14. Anixis
15. Noma Hotel
16. Athens Tiare Hotel
17. Novotel Athenes
18. Hotel Tier Collection
19. Hotel Christiana
20. Selina Theatrou Athens
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.
Visit Ancient Diolkos, a paved trackway in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Epidavros
One of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece! Located on the NE side of the Peloponnese in the region of Argolis.
The Epidaurus amphitheatre: Famous for its classic Greek construction and astounding acoustics. Enjoy the arts! Be captivated by the theatrical performances from Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Aeschylus. Drop a pin or coin on the stage... it will be heard even if you are sitting at the last seats of the theater.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Epidaurus Archaeological Museum
The Epidaurus Archaeological Museum: Noted for its reconstructions of temples and its columns with inscriptions.
The Asclepius: The sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek demi-god of medicine Asclepius. A marvelous ancient medical retreat.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
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
6
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.
Duration: 3 hours
7
Peirene Spring: Located within the encircling walls, a gift of Asopus to Sisyphus.
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Views of Geraneia Mountain: Enjoying breathtaking views of the Corinthian gulf and the SW coast of the Peloponnese.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Heraion (Sanctuary of Hera) in Perachora
Malagavi Lighthouse.
Heraion / Blue Lake.
Enjoy your refreshing swim and bathe under the Helenic sun.
Duration: 60 minutes
10
Athens
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
