• Corinth Canal - Starting your day in Athens, you’ll witness the engineering marvel that divides the Peloponnese from the mainland: the Corinth Canal. From a high vantage point, you can take in the best views of Corinth’s isthmus and marvel at the steep limestone walls as you watch vessels navigate 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 turning the Peloponnese into an island. The canal, dug at sea level without any locks, spans 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) in length and is only 21.4 meters (70 feet) wide at its base, making it too narrow for many modern ships.
  From a high vantage point, you can take in the best views of Corinth’s isthmus and marvel at the steep limestone walls as you watch vessels navigate the canal below.
• The Diolkos - The Diolkos was an ancient paved trackway near Corinth that allowed boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. This shortcut helped ancient vessels avoid the lengthy and perilous journey around the Peloponnese peninsula. The phrase “as fast as a Corinthian,” coined by the comic playwright Aristophanes, suggests that the trackway was well-known and reputed for its speed.
  The Diolkos primarily facilitated the transfer of goods, but during wartime, it also expedited naval campaigns. The roadway, which stretched between 6 km (3.7 miles) and 8.5 km (5.3 miles), was a primitive form of railway and operated from around 600 BC until the mid-1st century AD. It uniquely combined the principles of railways and overland ship transport on a scale unmatched in antiquity.
• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Corinth was a city-state located on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow land bridge connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece, roughly midway between Athens and Sparta.
  For Christians, Corinth is notable for the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. It is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of Paul’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 it 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.
• Bema of Apostle Paul (Roman Agora) of Ancient Corinth - 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, dismissed the case as a religious dispute among Jews. Tradition holds that Paul’s trial took place at the Bema, a large elevated platform 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 - Constructed between 1931-1932, the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was designed to showcase the numerous recent archaeological finds. Located within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, the museum 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 a year and a half there, founding the metropolitan church in 51-52 AD. This church is well-known from the Book of Acts and the two letters “To the Corinthians” by the apostle.
• Peirene Fountain - In Greek mythology, Peirene is a fountain or spring located in Corinth. It was believed to be a favored watering spot for Pegasus and sacred to the Muses. Poets would visit to drink and seek inspiration.
  Walk by:
• Roman Fountain
• Hadgimoustafa spring
• Akrokorinthos - Acrocorinth, or “Upper Corinth,” is the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock overlooking the ancient city.
  With its reliable water supply, Acrocorinth’s fortress was frequently used as a final defensive stronghold in southern Greece, controlling the Isthmus of Corinth and preventing enemy access to the Peloponnese peninsula.
• Kechries - Kechries is a village in the municipality of Corinth, part of the community of Xylokeriza. It is named after the ancient port town Kenchreai or Cenchreae, 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 also mentions the place and a woman named Phoebe in his letter 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.