Why choose this Athens tour ?
This private biblical tour, “In the Footsteps of Apostle Paul, Corinthians I & II,” offers a profound journey through the ancient world of Corinth, allowing you to walk where Apostle Paul and other biblical figures once did. Explore the ruins of Ancient Corinth and marvel at the Isthmus Canal, uncovering the deep religious and historical significance of these sites. Led by expert guides, this tour immerses you in the early Christian church’s spiritual journey, bringing the Bible to life and offering a meaningful connection to its narratives. It’s a unique experience of discovery and spiritual enrichment.
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What makes Footsteps Of Paul, Letters to Corinthians, Private Biblical Tour a unique experience ?
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens. Drive to Isthmus Corinth Canal… The gateway to the Peloponnese
Visit the Isthmus Canal, one of the most important projects of the 19th century, an engineering masterpiece, playing a catalytic role for Mediterranean trade.
Visit Ancient Diolkos – discover the ancient limestone roads where boat trailers, slaves, ox and other animals were used to heave boats from the Corinthian Gulf to the Saronic sea controlling over 270 Greek colonies. All coastal Mediterranean cities today were once Greek. This brought the geographical and geopolitical dominance of Corinth and played a catalytic role in why the apostle Paul chose to stay for 18 months in Corinth and why he was adamant in establishing his ministry there.
Visit Acrocorinth, the acropolis of ancient Corinth, a monolithic rock 1886 ft above sea level with 4.9 miles of walls – keep and three gates. One of the most impressive and dominant natural defence fortifications today. Remains of churches, mosques, houses and cisterns together with the temple of Aphrodite that once stood can be appreciated. This is where Pegasus, the winged horse grazed. From here we also admire the Frankish tower, breathtaking views of the valley below, the Corinthian and Saronic sea.
Visit Hadgimoustafa spring: a fountain built during the Ottoman empire in 1555 AD. Running water from the Upper Pieriene spring accidentally discovered when Pegasus hit his hoof trying to fly away from Velerefonte and the goddess Athena is still flowing today.
Citae Madre – The Mother of all Cities!
Visit the Neo Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary, admiring the marble plaque which reads ‘The Hymns of Love’ First Corinthians 13 1:8 and ‘The Greatest of these is Love” which is found in First Corinthians 13:13. Visit the Neo Byzantine church dedicated to the apostle Paul analysing the ‘Vision of the apostle Paul’ and Paul’s life in Corinth. A wonderful mosaic by Vlasis Tsotsonis depicting Saul on his way to Damascus in 34 AD to persecute the Christians and bring them back to Jerusalem. Hearing the voice and blinded by the light we discuss his transition his baptism by Ananias and understand his hardships in the city of Corinth including his ‘judgement’ by Gallio Acts 9 7:9 ACTS 9 10:19 ACTS 18 12:17
Visit the Archaeological Museum: Housing a large collection of artifacts from the local site and from smaller sites in the neighboring area we appreciate the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman world.
Visit the Archaeological site:
Temple of Apollo – one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland with Doric monolithic columns, rare in the ancient world, built around 560 BCE.
The Roman Agora -consisting of central shops, one of the best examples of a Roman market place. Small temples and altars, Roman buildings, the ancient amphitheatre, the Roman Odeon, the Glaufkus fountain, the Roman baths, the Lechaion road, the Roman forum and the renowned podium or Bema from where the Apostle Paul was ‘judged’ and presented officially for the first time to the Greeks and Romans as a Roman Citizen. It is on this platform that he preached the Belief. ACTS 18 12:17
Enjoy an authentic “village style” lunch in Ancient Corinth or a wonderful seaside lunch at the Baths of Helen of Troy.
Visit the ancient port of Kenchreai or Cenchreae by the Saronic sea one of the two ports of the inland city state of Corinth.Tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and his exodus from Corinth in 53 AD sailing to Ephesus with Aquila and Prescila we discuss the Nazarite vow- the cutting of the hair AC 18:18.
Return to Athens 70 mins.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Footsteps Of Paul, Letters to Corinthians, Private Biblical Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- A Complete Experience (Full Day)
- Transportation by private air-conditioned premium vehicles
- Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
- Professional Tour Driver-Guide well versed in ancient, biblical & modern Greek history.
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the ancient Corinth site 8 eur pp
- Food & Drinks
- Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the site and museum
- Tips & Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.