From Athens: Private Half-Day Excursion to Ancient Corinth Without Licensed Tour Guide
ID: GYG322783-588791
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Visit Ancient Corinth on this half-day excursion from Athens. Visit the ancient market, the Bema of Saint Paul, and Kechrias port. Learn about Saint Paul's presence and life in Corinth while exploring the city's ruins and Apostolos Pavlos Church.
After a pickup from your accommodations, take a 1-hour drive along the mainland coast to Peloponnese and have a brief stop at the Canal of Corinth. Continue on to reach Ancient Corinth, one of Saint Paul’s beloved cities. Have the chance to visit the ancient market and the Bema of Saint Paul, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the center of the Roman Forum of Ancient Corinth. Explore the former city-state and walk the same paths the Apostle of Nations once did and see where he preached hundreds of years ago.
Next, visit the commercial town of Corinth and the Apostolos Pavlos Church, founded around 51-52 AD. Learn about Saint Paul's presence and life in the city and how he was hosted by the Jews of Achilles and Priscilla. Continue on to Kechrias Port and find out more about Saint Paul's second missionary journey and how he fulfilled a vow by shaving his head.
Conclude your visit with a short stop for a cup of coffee on your return journey back to Athens.
Highlights
- Explore the ruins of Ancient Corinth
- Walk among the same paths Saint Paul once did
- Visit Apostolos Pavlos Church
- See the ancient market and the Rostra of the Roman Forum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Upon disembarkation, your chauffeur will be waiting at your gate holding a sign with your name written on it. The chauffeur will assist you with the luggage and escort you to the vehicle.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
