The tour starts from Athens, early in the morning, as we embark on a trip to explore the majesty of Ancient Corinth and the world-famous Canal.
Our first stop will be the Corinth Canal, an engineering masterpiece that connects the Saronic Gulf and the Aegean Sea with the Gulf of Corinth. Undeniably a photogenic location, it has been a concept since the days of ancient Greece and was finally realized in the 20th century in its present form. Take in the view and enjoy some moments at this breathtaking location before we move on to the site of Ancient Corinth.
A stunning open-air archaeological site, Ancient Corinth was the capital of Roman Greece during its occupation by the Roman Empire. It was the cradle of civilization for northern Peloponnese, a center of trade, agriculture, and arts, each remnant and relic tells a unique story which our guide will be more than happy to share with you. But Ancient Corinth is also famous for being the place where St. Paul lived and preached for 18 months, establishing one of the most important congregations of believers and orating the renowned epistles to the Corinthians. All this and more await for you to be discovered on this intriguing half-day tour!
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Ancient Corinth and the world-famous Corinth Canal.
- Visit the Corinth Canal, an engineering masterpiece connecting the Aegean Sea with the Gulf of Corinth.
- Learn about St. Paul’s 18-month stay in Corinth, where he established a significant congregation and wrote the famous epistles to the Corinthians.
✓ Certified English-Speaking Guide
✓ Roundtrip transfers
✓ Entry fees
✓ All taxes
⨉ Gratuities
⨉ Anything not mentioned above
⨉ Personal expenses during the tour
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