Ancient Corinth Biblical Tour in Paul's Footsteps from Athens: Temple of Apollo and Corinth Canal
by Great Greece Tours
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This 6.5-hour day trip from Athens follows the footsteps of St. Paul in Ancient Corinth and nearby sites. The tour includes private transportation with an English-speaking expert driver and guide, hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, bottled water, on-board WiFi, and air conditioning. The first stop is the Corinth Canal, a four-mile-long waterway cut through an isthmus 80 meters high and 27 meters wide. Excavation began in 1886 and finished in 1996, but the canal's route was used since 2700 BC when boats were transported overland on the wooden Diolkos slipway, which is also visited next. Both stops allow time for photos and brief exploration. The tour then continues to the Temple of Apollo, known for its exposure to sunlight from all angles, reflecting its dedication to the god of light and music. After that, the Archaeological Museum of Corinth is visited, housing statues, busts of Roman emperors including Periander and Gallion, and 265 amphoras showing various Greek styles tied to Corinth’s trade history. Next is the 5th-century BC castle standing 530 meters high, once Caesar’s winter palace. Nearby is the Temple of Aphrodite, associated with Priscilla and Aquila, tentmakers mentioned in biblical texts. The castle offers views of the Corinth Canal and surrounding landscape. The Ancient Port of Kenchreai is the next stop, where Paul met Priscilla and Aquila in 51 AD and stayed overnight. This site contains remains of the earliest Christian church and was the departure point for Paul’s journey to Ephesus sixteen months later. The tour proceeds to Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), a settlement about 7,000 years old favored by Corinthians and Romans. Visitors explore the Temple of Apollo, the Octavia Temple dedicated to Caesar’s mother, the Agora, the Oracle of Corinth, Paul’s ancient church, and the local museum. Finally, the Apostolos Pavlos Church, dating from 51 AD and recognized as Paul’s ancient church, is visited. Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included, and a licensed guide inside the sites is not provided. Child seats are available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal, also called the Isthmus Canal, is 4 miles long, 80 meters high, and 27 meters wide. Excavations started in 1886 under King George and finished in 1996 after interruptions from wars. Before the canal, boats were transported overland on the Diolkos. Paul passed through this area. It is a notable spot for photos and a visit.
20 min
The Diolkos
The Diolkos is an ancient wooden slipway dating back to 2700 BC, used to move boats overland across the isthmus before the canal existed.
15 min
Temple of Apollo
This temple is dedicated to Apollo, the local god for Corinthians and the Roman god of light and music. It is unique because sunlight reaches it from all directions, reflecting Apollo’s role as god of light and music.
30 min
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The museum features many statues and busts of Roman emperors such as Periander and Gallion. It holds 265 amphoras of various Greek styles including Greek keys, highlighting Corinth’s main business in antiquity.
60 min
5th-Century BC Castle and Temple of Aphrodite
The castle from the 5th century BC stands 530 meters high and served as Caesar’s winter palace. Nearby is the Temple of Aphrodite, associated with Corinth’s thousand most beautiful women. Outside the temple’s business area, tentmakers Priscilla and Aquila worked. The castle is the largest in Europe and offers views of the Corinth Canal and boats.
60 min
Ancient Port of Kenchreai
In 51 AD, Paul met Priscilla and Aquila here, where they made tents. Paul stayed overnight and the site contains remains of the earliest Christian church. He departed from Kenchreai to Ephesus sixteen months later.
45 min
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Ancient Corinth is about 7,000 years old and was a major village for Corinthians and Romans. Visitors can see the Temple of Apollo, the Octavia Temple dedicated to Caesar’s mother, the Agora, the Oracle of Corinth, Paul’s ancient church, and the local museum.
120 min
Apostolos Pavlos Church
This church dates from 51 AD and is recognized as the ancient church of Paul.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Ancient Corinth Biblical Tour in Paul's Footsteps from Athens: Temple of Apollo and Corinth Canal
by Great Greece Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€289.86Overview
This 6.5-hour day trip from Athens follows the footsteps of St. Paul in Ancient Corinth and nearby sites. The tour includes private transportation with an English-speaking expert driver and guide, hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, bottled water, on-board WiFi, and air conditioning. The first stop is the Corinth Canal, a four-mile-long waterway cut through an isthmus 80 meters high and 27 meters wide. Excavation began in 1886 and finished in 1996, but the canal's route was used since 2700 BC when boats were transported overland on the wooden Diolkos slipway, which is also visited next. Both stops allow time for photos and brief exploration. The tour then continues to the Temple of Apollo, known for its exposure to sunlight from all angles, reflecting its dedication to the god of light and music. After that, the Archaeological Museum of Corinth is visited, housing statues, busts of Roman emperors including Periander and Gallion, and 265 amphoras showing various Greek styles tied to Corinth’s trade history. Next is the 5th-century BC castle standing 530 meters high, once Caesar’s winter palace. Nearby is the Temple of Aphrodite, associated with Priscilla and Aquila, tentmakers mentioned in biblical texts. The castle offers views of the Corinth Canal and surrounding landscape. The Ancient Port of Kenchreai is the next stop, where Paul met Priscilla and Aquila in 51 AD and stayed overnight. This site contains remains of the earliest Christian church and was the departure point for Paul’s journey to Ephesus sixteen months later. The tour proceeds to Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), a settlement about 7,000 years old favored by Corinthians and Romans. Visitors explore the Temple of Apollo, the Octavia Temple dedicated to Caesar’s mother, the Agora, the Oracle of Corinth, Paul’s ancient church, and the local museum. Finally, the Apostolos Pavlos Church, dating from 51 AD and recognized as Paul’s ancient church, is visited. Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums are not included, and a licensed guide inside the sites is not provided. Child seats are available upon request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal, also called the Isthmus Canal, is 4 miles long, 80 meters high, and 27 meters wide. Excavations started in 1886 under King George and finished in 1996 after interruptions from wars. Before the canal, boats were transported overland on the Diolkos. Paul passed through this area. It is a notable spot for photos and a visit.
20 min
The Diolkos
The Diolkos is an ancient wooden slipway dating back to 2700 BC, used to move boats overland across the isthmus before the canal existed.
15 min
Temple of Apollo
This temple is dedicated to Apollo, the local god for Corinthians and the Roman god of light and music. It is unique because sunlight reaches it from all directions, reflecting Apollo’s role as god of light and music.
30 min
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The museum features many statues and busts of Roman emperors such as Periander and Gallion. It holds 265 amphoras of various Greek styles including Greek keys, highlighting Corinth’s main business in antiquity.
60 min
5th-Century BC Castle and Temple of Aphrodite
The castle from the 5th century BC stands 530 meters high and served as Caesar’s winter palace. Nearby is the Temple of Aphrodite, associated with Corinth’s thousand most beautiful women. Outside the temple’s business area, tentmakers Priscilla and Aquila worked. The castle is the largest in Europe and offers views of the Corinth Canal and boats.
60 min
Ancient Port of Kenchreai
In 51 AD, Paul met Priscilla and Aquila here, where they made tents. Paul stayed overnight and the site contains remains of the earliest Christian church. He departed from Kenchreai to Ephesus sixteen months later.
45 min
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Ancient Corinth is about 7,000 years old and was a major village for Corinthians and Romans. Visitors can see the Temple of Apollo, the Octavia Temple dedicated to Caesar’s mother, the Agora, the Oracle of Corinth, Paul’s ancient church, and the local museum.
120 min
Apostolos Pavlos Church
This church dates from 51 AD and is recognized as the ancient church of Paul.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.