Athens Trip Overview
Starting from Athens, we will drive westwards, along with the beautiful scenic coastal until we finally reach the Corinth canal or Isthmus. The Corinth Canal connects the Aegean sea with the Ionian Sea, and also separates the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece’s mainland. We will make a short stop at the Corinth Canal and then in about 15-20 minutes, we will drive through the beautiful local villages to reach the Ancient Corinth. This is the place where Saint Paul preached and lived for about two years. During the ancient times, the town of Corinth was considered as one of the richest cities in Greece, due to the remains of the Temple of Apollo, during the 6th century BC and the ancient Agora.
Afterward, we will drive up to the edge of the Acropolis of Corinth (Acrocorinth), where a spectacular Panoramic view of the entire area will amaze you.
Before our departure for Athens, you will have the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant with amazing quality and prices.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Starting from Athens, we will drive westwards, along with the beautiful scenic coastal until we finally reach the Corinth canal or Isthmus. The Corinth Canal connects the Aegean sea with the Ionian Sea, and also separates the Peloponnese from the rest of Greece’s mainland. We will make a short stop at the Corinth Canal and then in about 15-20 minutes, we will drive through the beautiful local villages to reach the Ancient Corinth. This is the place where Saint Paul preached and lived for about two years. During the ancient times, the town of Corinth was considered as one of the richest cities in Greece, due to the remains of the Temple of Apollo, during the 6th century BC and the ancient Agora.
Afterward, we will drive up to the edge of the Acropolis of Corinth (Acrocorinth), where a spectacular Panoramic view of the entire area will amaze you.
Before our departure for Athens, you will have the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant with amazing quality and prices.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The important location that connects Peloponnese with the rest of the mainland of Greece or connects the Aegean with the Ionian sea
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
One of the richest city-states in Greece with an amazing archaelogical site, including the Agora, the local museum, the Vima (The location where Paul was judged).
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007 Greece
The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Acrocorinth, Corinth 200 07, Greece
“Upper Corinth”, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, “It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece.
Duration: 20 minutes
