Apostle Paul private tour (Athens, Kechries, Corinth & Canal) 9h

1. Corinth Canal
   15m
   The marvelous man-made Corinth canal connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas, as well as the Peloponnese peninsula with the central part of Greece.
   More than 2500 workers digging 6.400m for twelve years (from 1881 to 1893). Stop for photography, walk across on a pedestrian bridge and admire the canal from 80 m high
2. Kechries
   15m
   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 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
   
   Read more about Ancient Corinth, Isthmus, Canal/ Private biblical tour from Athens or Nafplion
3. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
   1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
   Here are the remains of Ancient Corinth, one of the largest cities in Ancient Greece. Walking in the ancient City of Corinth is like to walk back in time. 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 the Paul the Apostle's missionary travels.
   
   Combined ticket for Ancient Corinth is 8€ for summer or 4€ for winter (Ticket Includes Museum)
4. Archaeological Museum of Corinth
   30m
   Visit Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth
5. 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Biggest castle in Peloponnese with architectural evidence of numerous invasions plus splendid views of the Corinthian & Saronic Gulfs. The Acrocorinth castle close 4.00 pm
6. The Diolkos
   15m
   The Diolkos saved ships sailing from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea a dangerous sea journey round the Peloponnese, whose three headlands had a reputation for gales, especially Cape Matapan and Cape Malea. By contrast, both the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf were relatively sheltered waters. In addition, the overland passage of the Isthmus, a neck of land 6.4 km (4.0 mi) wide at its narrowest, offered a much shorter route to Athens for ships sailing to and from the Ionian coast of Greece.
   
   The Diolkos also had a commercial function in transporting goods. Little is known of its success in increasing trade but because of the length of time it was maintained, it is presumed that it had some positive impact. In addition to trade, during wartime the Diolkos may have been used to transport lighter ships across land.
7. Athens
   1h 30m
   Return to Athens via high way
8. Acropolis
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Sightseeing in Athens starts with the Acropolis hill and includes: Dionysus & Herodion theaters, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental
   entrance (Propylaea), the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon Temple, which was dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
   
   Acropolis Hill Ticket cost 15€ (1st Nov/ 31st March) and 30€ (1st April /30 Oct)
   
   Ticket includes Erechteion and Parhenon temples
9. Parthenon
   30m
   The temple was dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis hill.
   
   Honoring Athena & Poseidon, this famous, ancient Greek temple features a porch with 6 caryatids (female columns).
10. Areopago
    15m
    Areopagus Hill—also known as Mars Hill or Areios Pagos—is a historic, prominent rock outcrop located immediately northwest of the Acropolis of Athens. Known worldwide for its deep mythological roots, ancient legal significance, and Biblical history, it is today one of the city's most popular free viewpoints

Pickup details

For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/ drop off is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. Please do not hesitate to request another pick up / drop off location.

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 15€ per way from longer pickup/drop off locations, more than 7 km from Athens city center. This charge does not Include *Airport (36km), Piraeus port (13m) or *Lavrio Port (75 km)
This is under prior agreement with the agent 's office

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 7 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
• The tour driver is not an archaeogical guide to accompany you on your walk to the top of the Acropolis or inside any other site or museum. If you require an archaeological guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary, historical details as you travel..
• Your tour is private, flexible & available from Athens or Piraeus Port. (Luggage 15€ p.p extra) 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 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
• For Private Tours: Traveler pickup/ drop off is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens center, at the arranged time of your tour departure or your tour return. Please do not hesitate to request another pick up / drop off location. 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.