Ancient Corinth, Isthmus/ Kechries Private biblical tour from Athens or Nafplion
We visit ancient Corinth as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history, scenery, tasting & photography. We love what we do.
Starting from your location, soon we will reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop/ on the bridge, which is the highest point of the canal). Next we will continue to Kechries where Apostle Paul disembark.
You will enter Ancient Corinth to explore the ruins of old significant buildings like the Roman Agora (the Vema), the Temple of Apollo and the Castle of Acrocorinth on top of the Hill. Visit Modern Corinth and Apostle Paul church. Continue to Isthmus to see Diolkos the ancient road. Continue to Loutraki beach for lunch in front water & swim. If there is time we will visit a local Olive Oil shop and taste their products.
Options
From Athens/Minibus 14 persons
This is private tour/ activity: Only your group will participate. Your driver provides informative documentary & historical details as you travel .
Our A'class service offers: Non - smoking driver and vehicle, with a high level of cleanliness. The vehicle is exclusive to your team
Duration: 8 hours: Ancient Corinth highlights private tour If you wish to extend trip, additional charge per hour 60€ (with Minibus) .
Corinth tour from Athens: Drop off to your Hotel/ Apartment or other location (up to prior request), at the arranged time of your tour return .
Minibus air-conditioned : Ancient Corinth highlights private tour with a luxury Minibus. Up to 14 persons (2 children up to 10 years old free) .
Pickup included
What's included in Ancient Corinth, Isthmus/ Kechries Private biblical tour from Athens or Nafplion
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saronic Gulf IslandsPass-by Only
Starting from Athens, we drive westward along the scenic coast of the Saronic Gulf through the ancient regions of Elefsis, Megara Kineta...etc
Corinth Canal
Soon after, we will reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop/on the bridge, which is the highest point of the canal) for an opportunity to take photos.
In 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 fulfill 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 Read more about Ancient Corinth, Isthmus, Canal/ Private biblical tour from Athens or Nafplion
Inclusions
- Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
- Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
- Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus, or request another location
- Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
- Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
- Ancient Corinth, Sites & Museum (Combined ticket: Winter 10€/ from 1st November to 31st March.)
- Ancient Corinth, Sites & Museum (Combined ticket: Summer 20€/ from 1st April to 30th October
- Archaeologist lisenced tour guide on request (visit: touristguides.gr/en)
- From 1€ per person
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 10 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 10 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
- The driver is not an archaeological guide to accompany you on your walk to ancient Corinth or museum. If you require an Archaeologist guide to tour the site with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary, historical details as you travel.
- Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 30€ (Sedan) - 45€ (Minivan) - 60€ (Minibus).
- Your private tour is available from Athens city center. Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center, Piraeus Port or Nafplio (150 km from Athens) in Peloponnese at the arranged time of your tour departure. We suggest that the tour starts at 8:00 am or earlier in summer time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs. Additional charge is applicable *15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. *Piraeus Port (distance 12km), *Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Distance 13km) This charge does not Include: **Airport (distance 36km) or **Lavrio Port (distance 75 km) **This is under prior agreement with the agent's office
