9-Hour Athens and Ancient Corinth Tour in Saint Paul's Footsteps

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the views from Acropolis Hill and the Corinth Canal
• 02 Explore precious Greek history at the Dionysus Theatre and the Athenian Trilogy
• 03 See the ruins of the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth
• 04 Capture the Athenian beauty from Lycabettus Hill
• 05 Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first Olympic Games

Learn the tales of Saint Paul as you explore the historical sites of Athens and Ancient Corinth on this tour. Passing by Acropolis Hill, you will see the Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. You will also visit the site of the first Olympic Games, the Athenian Trilogy, and the Temple of Apollo, along with enjoying scenic views of the Corinth Canal.

The Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth not only provide a deeper understanding of Greek tales, but are also a sight to behold.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Athens, Ancient Corinth

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Athens and Ancient Corinth in Saint Paul's Footsteps

• Meet your professional driver and drive up to Acropolis Hill to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Dionysus Theatre, the monumental gateway of the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
• Continue to Mars Hill and then visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus via the Arch of Hadrian. The temple was constructed to honour Zeus, king of the Olympian gods.
• Next, check out the Panathenaic Stadium, the oldest Olympic stadium, where the first games of the modern era took place in the 1890s.
• Move on to see the Athenian Trilogy - the Academy of Science, Athens University, and the National Library - three neo-classical buildings placed side by side.
• Head up to Lycabettus Hill, a popular tourist spot, to enjoy views over Athens.
• Later, continue to see the Corinth Canal and the sites of Ancient Corinth. The Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth not only provide a deeper understanding of Greek tales, but are also a sight to behold.
• End the tour by checking out the ruins of the ancient port of Kechries.
• Drop off at your stay at the end of the day tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional drivers with deep knowledge of history (not licensed to accompany you on any site)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by private vehicle
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (36 € for over 6 years old for Non-EU and for EU citizens)
• Licensed tour guide upon request depending on availability (additional cost - 330 €)
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• The starting time of the tour is 8:00 a.m.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 55, Greece

Tour start

Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 55, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.