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Private Tour: Athens & Corinth
4.7
15 Ratings
Isthmia
Embark on a captivating private tour of Ancient Corinth and Athens, tracing the historical journey of Apostle Paul. Explore significant sites, including the Ancient Market, Bema of Apostle Paul, Ancient Agora, Mars Hill, and the awe-inspiring Acropolis.
Embark on a captivating private tour of Ancient Corinth and Athens, tracing the historical journey of Apostle Paul. Explore significant sites, including the Ancient Market, Bema of Apostle Paul, Ancient Agora, Mars Hill, and the awe-inspiring Acropolis.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Corinth Canal - Set off on a picturesque drive along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, arriving at the magnificent Canal of Corinth. Be amazed by its impressive 6 km length and 80m height as you pause briefly to take in the stunning views. Witness the awe-inspiring engineering marvel of the canal during this short stop on your journey.
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- Corinth Canal - Set off on a picturesque drive along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, arriving at the magnificent Canal of Corinth. Be amazed by its impressive 6 km length and 80m height as you pause briefly to take in the stunning views. Witness the awe-inspiring engineering marvel of the canal during this short stop on your journey.
- Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - Explore the cherished city of Ancient Corinth, beloved by Saint Paul. Visit the Ancient Market and the Bema of Apostle Paul, a notable elevated platform known as Galionas, situated at the center of the Roman Forum. This important site, later converted into a Christian church during the Byzantine period, served as a stage for public addresses. Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle as you navigate the paths he once traveled, spreading his teachings centuries ago.
- Kechries - Then, journey to the Kechrias Port, the ancient gateway to the East. This was the very port from which Apostle Paul set sail on his transformative journey to Syria, marking a significant chapter in his life. Immerse yourself in the history and importance of this port, retracing the steps of one of Christianity’s most influential figures.
- Ancient Agora of Athens - Continue the tour at the Ancient Agora in Athens, a lively marketplace that was the center of civic life in ancient times. Discover the remains of this historical site as you explore its intriguing ruins. Walk in the footsteps of ancient Greeks as you wander through the Agora’s once bustling streets. Admire the majestic Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples, dedicated to the god of craftsmanship. Marvel at the Stoa of Attalos, a grand colonnaded building that once housed shops and offices. Uncover the past at the Museum of the Ancient Agora, where archaeological artifacts bring the site’s history to life. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Athens as you learn about the daily life, politics, and commerce that took place within the Agora’s walls.
- Areopagus - Visit Mars Hill, known as the Areopagus, where the Apostle Paul once delivered his famous speech. Walk in his footsteps as you climb this historic hill and enjoy panoramic views of Athens. Imagine the profound impact of Paul’s teachings as you stand in the very spot where he shared his message with the Athenians. Immerse yourself in the rich history, artistry, and spirituality of these iconic landmarks.
What's Included
- Guide (if selected)
- 1 bottle of water per person
- Private car with English-speaking driver
- Pick up & drop off from designated point
- Guide (if selected)
- 1 bottle of water per person
- Private car with English-speaking driver
- Pick up & drop off from designated point
What's Not Included
- Entry/Admission - Ancient sites in Athens & Corinth
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entry/Admission - Ancient sites in Athens & Corinth
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Discover Greece’s rich history with this guided tour of significant ancient sites. Begin at the Corinth Canal near Isthmia, an engineering wonder where the Aegean and Ionian seas meet. Proceed to Ancient Corinth, a flourishing city during Saint Paul’s era, including a visit to Kechries Port, a crucial port and starting point for Paul’s missionary…
Discover Greece’s rich history with this guided tour of significant ancient sites. Begin at the Corinth Canal near Isthmia, an engineering wonder where the Aegean and Ionian seas meet. Proceed to Ancient Corinth, a flourishing city during Saint Paul’s era, including a visit to Kechries Port, a crucial port and starting point for Paul’s missionary travels.
In Athens, explore the Ancient Agora, where Paul spoke to early Christians, then visit Areopagus Hill for breathtaking views and insights into Paul’s teachings to the Athenians. This tour offers an up-close experience with landmarks that are central to Greece’s spiritual and historical legacy.
Location
Corinth Canal
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
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Mikayla
Jan 2, 2026
Amazing historical and biblical tour in the footsteps of St Paul - We had the most wonderful experience on our 7 day your following in the steps of apostle Paul. Aggelos, our driver was the most spectacular driver we have had in our 30 years of travelling. He was welcoming, knowledgeable and just like a guardian angel (aptly named Aggelos!). Aggelos was even cheerful, professional and skillful in driving us all through Greece in trying conditions of a farmer protest. We ❤️ Aggelos!
Our tour guides for each city were extremely knowledgeable and passionate, many having PhDs and master degrees in archaeology and history. The vast knowledge they imparted to us in very short periods of time made our trip extremely worthwhile. We wish we could travel all around the world with them! We especially love Vasilis in Athens and George in Thessaloniki! The company was very well organised and structured our tour very well!
We strongly recommend exploring Greece with Private tours Greece and will definitely be wanting to come back for another!
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670patsyf
Sep 23, 2025
Amazing private tour of Greece - I traveled with family and friends, 9 of us, on a specifically designed private tour for 12 days. From my first email aeking about the trip until the final drop-off, I was pleased with this company. Eleni designed our trip. She understood what I wanted, how much time we had, what was important to us. She designed a complete and efficient trip. The pricing was excellent. Fontini and Lia took over from her for the detailed operations. They were in contact with me, answered all logistical questions, and were prompt with details, itinerary, ferry tickets, boarding passes. And, but not least, Panos, our driver, made it all work each day! He was not just a driver. He became our friend. He made suggestions for meals and we ate well. He was in contact with our local guides from stop to stop. He took great care of us. He made our itinerary come to life! Each local guide was an expert. Our hotels were excellent. We left Greece very happy.
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Giuliani2018
Jun 17, 2024
Excellent Biblical History Tour - The driver and guide provided by Private Tours Greece arrived for pick up early. The driver was dressed in a suit and the guide was professionally dressed. We discussed the order of the trip and we highlighted our goals. Over the course of the nine hours we saw every landmark and site we expected and more. The guide was with us nonstop and answered each and every question posed. The guide understood our goals and highlighted very specific items that were of interest related to Apostle Paul's story from ancient Corinth to Mars Hill. We saw the Tomb of the Unknown, the Olympic Stadium, Aristotle's Lyceum, Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Agora's, Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Plaka, etc. Between the driver and the guide, our day was full and no time was wasted.
One of the best tours we have been on! From content, sites, and guide/driver, a must do activity if you are interested about Biblical History in Athens/Corinth.
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353marciaa
May 13, 2024
Walking the Footsteps of Paul in 2024 - The views were amazing. It has been three weeks since we have returned, and I am still in awe of the many experiences looking through photos. Our driver, George, became like family. He was kind and gifted. Our guides were very informative. There were a couple hiccups along the way which were addressed quickly and to our satisfaction, Effie is very attentive to our needs and requests. I miss it already! My only negative, if I had to search for one, was to have more biblical scholar teaching, the guides were well versed in history but I would have like more scriptural references.
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Molliefalv
Mar 15, 2024
It exceeded our expectations ! - The best part of having a private tour is the interaction with the guide and also allowing the guide to sense the interests of the group. Large groups make this more challenging or not an option. Maria, our guide, did this exceptionally well. She is a really great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and personable. Her interaction with people in our group, (3 couples), answering questions and asking us questions, was really exceptional. I highly recommend her for this tour.
We learned a lot about Corinth, St. Paul and the Acropolis without it being too much. Our ability to listen to excessive detail was diminished, having been on tours for the past 9 days. The pace she guided our group was perfect. The information was interesting but not excessive.
The coffee stop and restaurant recommendation were great choices.
Maria was one of the best tour guides we had during our 12 day vacation.
Dimitri was our driver. He was very good too. He drove a lot and we never were concerned about his driving. He was pleasant and flexible with an additional stop between Corinth and Athens. And he was always ready and waiting for us after each stop.
I am also very appreciative for all the work Effie and Eleni did customizing this tour.
They were very helpful and accommodating with every question and request.
I highly recommend this company.
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Shaila_l
Jun 14, 2023
Spreading the gospel & the beginning of good democracy - We were emotional when we stopped at the seashores where Paul got into the boat to leave Corinth to Ephesus. What a life! We were also touched to sit right on the areas where he first preaches in Athens and the gospel truly spread to the important areas of the world from there.
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Becky
Oct 17, 2022
Not enough time - Despoina and Yiannis were both knowledgeable about biblical history of Athens and Corninth. They were also very accommodating for our elderly parent's mobility issues. Their English was good and they both had credentials that enabled them to give us an informative tour. The trip was great but there was not enough time to enjoy both Athens and Corinth. We were rushed due to traffic and having to make it back on the ship. The communication with the office via text was slow, maybe because of the weekend? This left us feeling stressed about the administrative part of booking the tour. However Effie reached out to us and assured us.
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Sarah_b
Oct 16, 2022
Corinth Trip! - We had a wonderful time. Learned so much! It was awesome! It was so cool to see the places I’ve only studied about.
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Athens-corinth
Jun 27, 2022
Amazing tours for our trip to Greece....Athens and Corinth - I just wanted to send out an amazing review for our driver and guides we had for the two days of May 16th and 17th, to Meteora and the Acropolis/Corinth area, respectively. George, our driver for the two days, was fantastic. His driving skills were safe and knowledgeable. He added a personal touch, was courteous and funny. I felt our time with him was a friendship that was growing. He picked us up in Athens right on the agreed upon hour and off we went, stopping along the way to see where the Battle of Thermopylae occurred, gave us time for stops and got us to where we needed to go on time. Our trip to and back from Meteora was a long one. He continue to provide information for us and drove us safely back to our hotel.
Our guide, Dominique, met us at the top of the Great Meteoron Holy Monastery. She was enthusiastic, kind and friendly, and helpful in seeing to it that we got the service we needed. We had the delight to meet her husband, also a George. They suggested the second monastery to visit. It was perfect for us. I love art and the frescoes as well as the history and spirit that was at the Agios Nicholaos Anapafasas monastery. It was a very special place. Afterward, they took us to see the monastery built in the side of the rock mountain and to a very special spot that was a favorite of theirs. I highly recommend them both. I would definitely request them on our next visit.
Our next day was a fiasco because of my stolen purse, but George and Dora were prepared to help us in every way. After a beautiful and very descriptive tour of the Acropolis and its buildings, our wonderful guide, Dora, took us down to see Mars Hill. It was there that I had my purse stolen. Dora was right on it. She was quick to contact the Acropolis area police who came quickly to ask us questions and try to help us. Next Dora and George drove us to the police station where we filled out a police report. She interpreted for us and helped us to understand the questions. Then proceeded to get online on her phone to find the contact for the US Embassy and helped us learn what steps we needed to take to get our passports replaced with emergency passports. She was so concerned we didn’t get to finish our whole tour she was willing to meet with us the next day to discover the Agora. Unfortunately, we were buried in filling out forms, waiting in line at the embassy, and getting our actual emergency passports. We are so thankful for her! We couldn’t have done it without her direction, care, and kindness.
George continued to provide us with a smooth ride and his friendly self. We too, were so thankful to him for being part of our journey in beautiful Athens and surrounding areas. I will request him next time as well!
Thank you for this great adventure.
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Cheryl_l
Jul 5, 2023
Never showed up! - Such a disappointement to be up and ready to have our driver never show up. We spent two hours of our vacation just trying to find a supplement. Yes we had a driver, but we lost our tour guide and feel we missed out on so much. Reimbursement wasn't nearly enough. will not recommend viator to anybody.
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