6-Hour Corinth Highlights Tour with Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Corinth Canal at the narrow Isthmus of Corinth
• 02 Explore the ruins and museum of Ancient Corinth, a rich cosmopolitan city
• 03 See the Bema of Apostle Paul, where Saint Paul addressed the local Christian community
• 04 Admire the medieval fortress on Acrocorinth Hill and views over the Corinthian Gulf

Take in the Corinth Canal, which cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, then explore the ruins and museum of Ancient Corinth, once one of the richest and most cosmopolitan cities of the Mediterranean world. This tour also includes the Bema of Apostle Paul, where Saint Paul spoke to the local Christian community, and a short outside visit to the medieval fortress atop Acrocorinth Hill. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views of the fertile mainland and the Corinthian Gulf.

This tour also includes the Bema of Apostle Paul, where Saint Paul spoke to the local Christian community, and a short outside visit to the medieval fortress atop Acrocorinth Hill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Corinth

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth and Acrocorinth

• Click amazing pictures of the Corinth Canal and take a short coffee or snack break.

• Explore the ruins of an important commercial center of the known Mediterranean world. Ancient Corinth was among the richest cities in the world and one of the most famous cosmopolitan centres. For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament (First and Second Corinthians).

• Visit St. Paul's Bema, from where he spoke to the local Christian community.

• Climb Acrocorinth Hill with its medieval fortress for a breathtaking view of the fertile mainland and the Corinthian Gulf (short visit from outside).

• Lunchtime at a local taverna.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services

What's Not Included

• Transportation.

• Transfer upon request.

• Tickets

Know before you go

• Wear comfortable sports shoes.

• Nearby Ancient Corinth, in the Nemea region, there are local wineries for a wine-tasting event (extra cost, 2 hours plus).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Corinth, Greece

Tour start

Corinth 201 00, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.