Itinerary

The tour starts with your pick-up at 08:15 from the Amalia Hotel (Terminal), and the bus departs at 08:30. Enjoy the drive as you leave Athens heading west, passing through Dafni and Elefsina, and following a route with views of the coastline and small beaches.

After a short time, you reach the Corinth Canal, a major engineering achievement from the 1890s. This narrow canal cuts through solid rock, creating a direct connection between the Saronic and Corinthian Gulfs. You will have a short stop here to take photos and enjoy the impressive view from the bridge.

Your next destination is Ancient Corinth, once a wealthy and powerful city. Here, St. Paul lived and taught for a year and a half, and his presence is still remembered today. As you enter the site, you will see the remains of the ancient marketplace (Agora), the Peirene Fountain, various public buildings, and many other structures that reveal how important this city was in the ancient world.

The highlight of your visit is the Temple of Apollo, with its tall Doric columns dating back to the 6th century BC. These columns give a strong image of the city’s glory and make it easy to imagine Ancient Corinth in its golden age.

After exploring the site, you begin your drive back to Athens. On the way, you pass through Kechreai, the ancient harbor where St. Paul arrived in Corinth. Today it is a peaceful seaside area, but in ancient times it was a busy port that connected the city with the eastern Mediterranean.

You return to Athens around 14:30, completing an enjoyable and educational half-day trip.

Highlights

• Stop at the Corinth Canal for photos
• Explore the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth
• See the impressive Temple of Apollo
• Walk through the ancient agora, streets, and public buildings
• Learn about the city where St. Paul preached
• Drive past Kechreai, the ancient seaside port
• Comfortable half-day tour — perfect for travelers with limited time

Meeting Point

The check in will take place in front of the Amalia hotel Athens (Leof. Vasilissis Amalias 10, 10557, Athens). Please be there at 08.15am, 15 minutes prior to departure time.

Good to know

• Comfortable shoes are recommended
• Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat on sunny days
• Very easy walking — suitable for all ages
• The order of stops may change due to local conditions

Inclusions

• Entrance fees to archaeological site and museum
• Round-trip transportation
• Professional tour leader (English only)
• Visit to the Corinth Canal
• Visit to Ancient Corinth

Exclusions

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Athens
• Food, and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Tips (optional)