Biblical Full Day Private Shore Excursion Athens-Corinth
Description
Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Ancient Corinth and Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.
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Itinerary
This tour will take you to all the biblical sites of Athens. During your Acropolis visit (approx. 2 hrs) you will see: - Propylaea, - The Parthenon - Erechtheion - The Temple of Athena Nike, Looking down from the Acropolis you'll see the two ancient theaters in its shadow: - The Theater of Dionysus , the oldest Greek theater (built in the 5th century BC), - Odeon of Herod Atticus, erected in AD 161. The site hosts performances for the summer Athens Festival. The next step will be the "Mars Hill", where Apostle Paul proclaimed the word of the Christian God to the Athenian philosophers
The ancient Agora which was the heart of Athens in antiquity and the meeting point of Saint Paul with the first followers of Christianity in Athens..
Depart from and drive along the coast line until we reach the Corinth Canal where we will make a brief stop. We continue our day trip from Athens to ancient Corinth. Ancient Corinth was one of the most important cities of ancient Greece. It was this megalopolis where the Apostle Paul arrived, worked and established a prosperous church, and later on he wrote two of his epistles, which are now part of the New Testament. We will visit the ruins of the old city where St. Paul worked You will admire also the Temple of Apollo, that is one of the oldest temples in Greece dating back to the 6th century B.C.
Depart from and drive along the coast line until we reach the Corinth Canal where we will make a brief stop. The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. ls considered one of the great engineering accomplishments of Greece. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base. The canal was constructed from 1880 to 1893, however, it is something that shipowners and captains had dreamed about for some 2000 years before it became a reality.
The Areopagus, like most city-state institutions, continued to function in Roman times, and it was then that the Apostle Paul delivered his famous speech about the identity of "the Unknown God." According to the biblical account (Acts 17):
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Pickup Locations & Times
Accommodation Piraeus area, Port and Cruise Terminal (Included). Meeting point: The driver will meet you at the port holding a sign with your name on Accommodation in Athens and Athens Suburbs Pickup/drop off from/to Accommodation located outside Athens Pickup/drop off from/to Athens Airport Meeting point: The driver will meet you inside the airport holding a sign with your name on
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Reviews(13)
Our driver, Chris, was AMAZING! We had the absolute best day in Corinth and Athens. Chris was extremely knowledgeable in a wide variety of topics, whether ancient or modern. He was also quite flexible and not nearly as regimented as a lot of the tours. I cannot recommend this tour enough and if you get Chris you’ll be immeasurably blessed. 😀
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We were very pleased with the tour. Maria was an excellent guide, and our driver was also great. Walking where Paul the Apostle walked and preached had special meaning to our family. The experience allowed us to better envision the words in biblical scriptures.
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Dina was an amazing tour guide. She gave us so much information. It was a special day. We willl always remember.
Thank you for your excellent review! Dennis Toursofathens. com
Tours of Athens offered the tour that included all our points of interest and at the end of the day we all agreed that the tour package exceeded our expectations! Our vehicle, the driver, our tour guide and all her personal connections to Athens and its' history made our day super enjoyable!
Thank you for your excellent review! Dennis Toursofathens. com
Our driver was Panos and he was a rockstar…love that guy! Our guide was Dena and her level of knowledge was phenomenal…what a sweetheart! We saw Corinth where the apostle Paul addressed the crowd at Corinth as well as the Acropolis and the Agora in Athens. We also saw Mars Hill and the Corinth canal. Finished the day with an amazing gyro! These guys crushed it!! Highly recommend!
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Dionisis took great care of my husband and I. He's a great, experienced driver - which is very necessary in Athens. We felt safe and comfortable. He arranged a fantastic tour guide for us as well. As a bonus, we had one of our best gyros of our trip from his direct recommendation!
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Ernest was a spectacular tour guide! We wholeheartedly enjoyed our time at the Acropolis, Le Parthenon and the Corinth Isthmus Canal. We also enjoyed our time seeing the sights/areas where St. Paul had traveled as well!
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John and Dina were absolutely AMAZING!!! The tour was so enjoyable. The knowledge of these two was exceptional. Very courteous, very professional. We have friends traveling in May and will definatly recommend.
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Visiting Corinth & Athens a day before our cruise. Very prompt, responsive, helpful and accommodating to our schedule and need.
Thank you for your excellent review! Dennis Toursofathens. com
Our biblical tour of Corinth and Athens was a highlight of our trip! Our guide made it personal and memorable for my whole family. Could not recommend this tour more!
Thank you for your excellent review! Dennis Toursofathens. com