Ancient Corinth Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide
Description
In the company of an Expert Licensed Professional guide, step back 2500 years to the height of Ancient Corinth as you tread the streets of St Paul and Ancient Greek Generals, see the market place once full with wears from the entire Ancient world, hear about the decadence of the Temple of Aphrodite and see the still flowing spring of Mythological Pegasus! The and size power of Ancient Corinth rivaled, and may have surpassed Athens. Strategically located between the Ionian Sea looking West towards Italy & the Western Mediterranean, and the Aegean Sea facing East towards Ancient Persia, Egypt and Carthage, its merchants grew rich and its influence large with a reputation as a cultural, eclectic and decadent city. Its impressive ruins attest to its place at the center of much Ancient History and on visit you will be able to walk its streets and see many highlights including the Temple of Apollo, the Peirene Fountain, the Lechaion Road and the Ancient Market and Bema of St Paul.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting the guide. Your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance.
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. located within the archaeological site the Museum showcases artifacts from Prehistoric, Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Frankish periods with highlights such as a mosaic floor from a Roman villa, and a great point to set up the depth of History you are about to walk through.
WALKING THE ANCIENT CITY. You will be able to walk through the Ancient city streets with your guide bringing to life all of the fascinating history and mythology as you pass its temples, fountains, markets, and
THE TEMPLE OF APOLLO. One of the few remaining Archaic Greek Temples remaining it dominates the central market area and was originally built around the 7th century BC & dedicated to the God of Light and Music.
THE LECHAION ROAD. Connecting the center of the City with its Ancient Port Lechaion, and paved for processions and for horse & carts to move goods from all corners of the Ancient world, standing on this wide avenue its easy to imagine the bustling life of the city.
THE PEIRENE FOUNTAIN. The ancient Greek spring said to be formed when the winged Pegasus struck the ground, or by the tears Peirene and her metamorphosis into the flowing spring. Still flowing after centuries, it was a life source for the city and would have been decorated with vibrant frescoes.
THE AGORA and BEMA. Bustling heart of the city full of shops, market stalls, temples & the famous "Bema" from where Roman proconsul would address the citizens and where the Apostle Paul preached to the Corinthians in 52 AD.
ENDING YOUR TOUR. At the end of your tour, you are free to stay longer inside the main Archaeological site, or your guide can see you back to the main entrance.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- SKIP THE LINE TICKETS: To ensure you have the correct tickets for your time slot, your guide will buy these for you in advance and have them ready when you come. You will reimburse her directly in cash on the day of your tour.
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Natalia gave us a wonderful tour! We learned so much and she answered our questions and showed us some fantastic history.
