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Private Biblical Ancient Corinth Tour from Athens
Athens, Greece, Europe
$369.41
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Overview
The Private Biblical Ancient Corinth Tour from Athens offers a captivating journey through one of Saint Paul’s cherished cities. This full-day tour showcases the rich history and archaeological wonders of Ancient Corinth, where you’ll explore significant sites and learn about their importance in early Christianity.
- 🚌 Pickup included from Athens, with a comfortable one-hour drive to your first stop.
- 🌉 Visit the Corinth Canal, a remarkable engineering feat that connects the Ionian and Aegean Seas, providing stunning views of the isthmus and vessels navigating the canal.
- 🚢 Discover the Diolkos, an ancient paved trackway that allowed boats to be transported overland, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient Greek transport methods.
- ⚓ Explore Kenchreai, one of Corinth's ancient ports, noted for its early Christian significance and mentioned in the New Testament by Apostle Paul.
- 🏰 Ascend to Acrocorinth, the impressive acropolis of Ancient Corinth, which provided a strategic defense point and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
- 🏛️ Tour the Archaeological Museum of Corinth, housing artifacts from excavations and designed with unique architectural features that enhance your visit.
- 🛍️ Enjoy free time in the village of Corinth, where you can shop for handmade souvenirs and savor an authentic Greek lunch at a local taverna.
- 📜 Learn about the historical significance of Ancient Corinth, a vital city-state known for its population and connections to Saint Paul’s letters in the New Testament.
- 🚗 Air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey throughout your tour.
- 💧 Bottled water provided to keep you refreshed during your exploration of this historic region.
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Private Biblical Ancient Corinth Tour from Athens
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Botlled water
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Licensed tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Site and Museum
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AthensPick up from Athens and one hour drive to reach our first stop.
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Corinth CanalThe Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
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The DiolkosThe Diolkos was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. The main function of the Diolkos was the transfer of goods, although in times of war it also became a preferred means of speeding up naval campaigns. The Diolkos combined the two principles of the railway and the overland transport of ships, on a scale that remained unique in antiquity.
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KechriesIn 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 fulfil 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 (Romans 16:1).
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Acrocorinth or "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. In the estimation of George Forrest, "It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece". With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
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Archaeological Museum of CorinthThe Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore. The building was designed by Stuart Thompson, following the architectural model of the “Chicago school”. The west wing was added later, in 1951. Museum spaces were organized around two atriums, which give a unique character to the building.
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CorinthTime for a break! Free time to stroll amongst the village shops where you can treat yourself and buy handmade souvenirs for your family and friends. You will also have free time to enjoy a delicious authentic Greek lunch at a local taverna.
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Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins. For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of Paul the Apostle's missionary travels. In addition, the second book of Pausanias' Description of Greece is devoted to Corinth. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC.
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AthensWe start our way back to Athens.
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Private Biblical Ancient Corinth Tour from Athens
Athens, Greece, Europe
$369.41
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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