• Corinth Canal - Starting from Athens, the day begins with the remarkable Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel that divides the Peloponnese from the mainland. From above, one can enjoy a stunning view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while watching vessels navigate through the canal below.
  The Corinth Canal links the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, effectively separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably turning the peninsula into an island. The canal, dug at sea level, has no locks and measures 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) in length and 21.4 meters (70 feet) wide at its base, making it inaccessible to many modern ships.
  From above, one can enjoy a stunning view of Corinth’s isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while watching vessels navigate through the canal below.
• The Diolkos - The Diolkos was a paved trackway near Corinth in Ancient Greece that allowed boats to be transported overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. This shortcut enabled ancient vessels to avoid the lengthy and perilous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. The phrase “as fast as a Corinthian,” coined by the comic playwright Aristophanes, suggests that the trackway was well-known and had a reputation for speed.
  The Diolkos primarily facilitated the transfer of goods, but during wartime, it also served as a preferred method for expediting naval campaigns. The roadway, spanning 6 km (3.7 mi) to 8.5 km (5.3 mi), was a primitive form of railway, operating from around 600 BC until the mid-1st century AD. The Diolkos uniquely combined the principles of railway and overland ship transport in antiquity.
• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow land strip connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece, situated roughly midway between Athens and Sparta.
  For Christians, Corinth is renowned 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 Paul the Apostle’s missionary journeys. Additionally, the second book of Pausanias’ Description of Greece is dedicated to Corinth.
  Ancient Corinth was one of Greece’s largest and most significant cities, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans destroyed Corinth in 146 BC, rebuilt a new city in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
• Temple of Apollo - The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was built in 550 BC.
• Temple of Apollo - During Paul’s time in Corinth, he was brought before the proconsul Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus, also known as Gallio, on charges of illegal teachings. Gallio, however, declined to judge what he saw as a mere religious dispute among the Jews. Tradition holds that Paul’s trial took place at the Bema, a large elevated platform prominently located in the center of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth, from which city officials addressed the public. Due to its association with Saint Paul, the Bema was later converted into a Christian church during the Byzantine period.
• Archaeological Museum of Corinth - The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was built between 1931-1932 to showcase the numerous recent archaeological discoveries. The museum is situated within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and falls under the jurisdiction of the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service.
  Key features of the Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth include:
  Lechaion Road
  Basilica
  Fountain of Peirene
  Stoa
  Agora
  Odien
  Other temples
  Theatre
• Apostolos Pavlos Church - During his stay in Corinth, the Apostle Paul spent one and a half years there in 51-52 AD, establishing the metropolitan church. This church is well-known from both the Book of Acts and the two “To Corinthians” letters of the apostle.
• Peirene Fountain - Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth. It was said to be a favored watering place of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Poets would visit to drink and gain inspiration.
  Walk by:
• Roman Fountain
• Hadgimoustafa spring
• Akrokorinthos - Acrocorinth, “Upper Corinth,” is the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city of Corinth, Greece.
  With its reliable water supply, Acrocorinth’s fortress was repeatedly used as a final line of defense in southern Greece, as it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, preventing enemy entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
• Kechries - Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth in Corinthia, Greece, part of the community of Xylokeriza. It derives its name from the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae (as mentioned in the Bible), which was located at the same site.

Christianity reached Kenchreai early in its 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, likely a Nazirite vow. Paul mentions the place and a woman named Phoebe in the local assembly in his epistle to the Romans.

“And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.”
In Acts 18

“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:”
In Romans 16

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you in any site)
• Hotel/ port pick-up and drop-off service
• Lunch (With Greek Traditional Food option)
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Licensed tour guide (upon request and depending on availability)
• Entry or admission fees for archaeological sites and Museum
• Gratuities

Embark on an exceptional spiritual journey in Greece! Traverse the path of Apostle Paul from Athens to Ancient Corinth, a perfect blend of pilgrimage and exploring some of Greece’s stunning locations. Apostle Paul, in his mission to propagate Christianity, also set foot in Greece where he preached the Holy Gospel and educated people about the mission of Jesus. His travels in Greece provide a course that could captivate not only the devout but also those who have a profound interest in history.

• Our drivers are not official tour guides, but they are knowledgeable and can provide fascinating commentary in fluent English. Although they will not enter the archaeological sites with you, they can answer all of your questions about the places you visit with this tour.
• Third party activities and especially extreme sports are not allowed during the tour. This can be a cause for immediate cancellation of the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.