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Ancient Corinth and Daphni Monastery: Athens Day Trip
4.5
26 Ratings
Athina
If religious tours intrigue you, this is the ideal tour for you. This unforgettable day trip from Athens allows you to visit two essential spots. You’ll explore Ancient Corinth and Daphni’s Monastery.
If religious tours intrigue you, this is the ideal tour for you. This unforgettable day trip from Athens allows you to visit two essential spots. You’ll explore Ancient Corinth and Daphni’s Monastery.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Monastery of Daphni - After your morning pick up from your central located hotel, the bus will drive to Corinth via Iera Odos (the Sacred Way). It was so called because it was the route taken by a procession celebrating the Eleusinian Mysteries, were initiations held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient…
- The Monastery of Daphni - After your morning pick up from your central located hotel, the bus will drive to Corinth via Iera Odos (the Sacred Way). It was so called because it was the route taken by a procession celebrating the Eleusinian Mysteries, were initiations held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece. Our first stop will be the Monastery of Daphni, a 11th-century Byzantine monastery listed as an World Heritage site together with Monasteries Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios. The interior of the church is decorated with superb mosaics, a unique, fine example of the Classical idealism of Middle Byzantine art. The crowded scenes of the mosaics narrate scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin.
- Corinth Canal - Driving along the coastal road, we reach Corinth canal, which merges the Aegean with the Ionian Sea (short stop for photos of the breathtaking view).
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Shortly thereafter we reach the ancient town of Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years (Acts 18:1-18). Visit the ruins of the ancient city where Paul worked with Aquila and Priscilla, see the remains of the first century shops, the Agora where Paul’s trial by Gallio took place, the Fountain of Peirene, and one of the most outstanding monuments of pre–Roman period, the temple of Apollo.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Ancient Corinth entrance fee
- Professional licenced guide
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Ancient Corinth entrance fee
- Professional licenced guide
- Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Please note that for the moment the entrance to the Monastery is free of charge. In case the Ministry announced a price, entrance fee will not be included in the price of the tour.
- Please note that for the moment the entrance to the Monastery is free of charge. In case the Ministry announced a price, entrance fee will not be included in the price of the tour.
Location
Athanasiou Diakou 26
Athanasiou Diakou
Our office is located 3 min walk from Acropolis metro station, beside Royal Olympic hotel. We offer free pick up service from selected Athens centrally located hotels.
Please call +302109233166 at least 24 hours before your travel date in order to confirm your pick up time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(26 Ratings)
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Roseann
Oct 25, 2023
Interesting Tour for Those Interested in Biblical History - Very interesting tour especially for those familiar with the Christian Bible and the writings of the Apostle Paul. Our tour guide Katie Liapi was excellent and gave us great historical background information which helped us understand exactly what we were seeing at each of our stops on the tour.
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923jitkaw
Jul 24, 2022
It was great - Tip for future: we should be in front of the Agency 8:05, departure planned at 8:15. In Real we were wainting and came 4 buses And we didn't know which one Is for our trip. After 3rd request to one of the quides he bring to us the guide for our trip. And the Real departure was 8:40. Finally it has no impact on the trip schedule. Bud if we would know the departure will be half ani hour later, we couldn't wake up that early as we did.
Nevertheless, the trip was very nice and comfortable.
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Shawn
Jun 9, 2022
Recommended if seeing Corinth is meaningful to you - We really enjoyed this tour. The guide talked on the drive about what we passed through Athens, which was great. The canal was impressive, the monastery was interesting, and seeing Ancient Corinth was wonderful. We also came on a day when there were not many people. I really loved it there.
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Melisia
Oct 31, 2019
Vacation - Great tour with great information. The guide stayed with us the entire trip and explained the history. The canal was gorgeous and wish we would have had more time to spend there.
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644erwinv
Jun 8, 2024
Top location and authentic - Ancient Corinth is surprisingly large with both a beautiful museum and views. Value for money. In a beautiful location. Highly recommended.
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Ondfre59
Jun 25, 2023
Great tour - This half day tour was well organised. Tour Guide was knowledgeable and kept us interested throughout.
The shuttle bus was very late picking us up by 30 minutes in the morning. We were wondering if they were collecting us, and this was a early morning start. The same thing happened with another Key Tours activity we had booked the following day. I suspect this is "normal" re punctuality, but a text message or email would be appreciated in this instance to inform us.
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Annette_h
Aug 19, 2022
Nice day trip - Well done. Just the right amount of time at all the sites. Our tour guide was well spoken and informative.
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Phil
Dec 12, 2019
Great Piece of History - It was fascinatiing to this site and museum due to the mix of Roman and Greek influence with a touch of earlier history present. Worth the trip if you like hisotry
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Donald_f
May 29, 2022
most everything good, nothing great. - mosaics and ruins interesting, not spectacular. Corinth Canal disappointing. Average guide and bus seats tight if you are above average height.
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Marc_d
May 10, 2024
Failed to show up, no refund. Beware of this company - Accepted a booking to be picked up at President Hotel at 8:30. This was printed on the voucher. At 9:00 I rang explaining that we have been waiting since 8:15, and was told that they had changed the meeting place and we were supposed to go to their office to he picked up. As a result we missed out on the trip. No refund offered. Do not book with this company
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