Greece · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Ancient Corinth & hidden gems of 11 century byzantine monasteries

7 Hours Round trip from Athens Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit UNESCO-listed Daphni Monastery
  • 02 Explore the historic site of Ancient Corinth
  • 03 Discover a hidden Byzantine monastery in Corinth
  • 04 See the dramatic Corinth Canal
  • 05 Learn about Corinth’s links to Saint Paul
  • 06 Travel from Athens on a 7-hour cultural day tour

Discover a different side of Greece on this 7-hour journey from Athens to Ancient Corinth, combining archaeology, Byzantine heritage, and lesser-known spiritual sites. Travel beyond the usual tourist routes to explore the UNESCO-listed Daphni Monastery, the historic remains of Ancient Corinth, and a hidden monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Along the way, take in the dramatic Corinth Canal, an impressive feat of engineering cut through solid rock. With a mix of history, religion, and architecture, this tour offers a rewarding day for travellers interested in Greece’s ancient past and Byzantine legacy.

Daphni Monastery is one of the greatest Byzantine masterpieces and a stunning example of architecture and religious iconography.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Athens, Corinth, Ancient Corinth
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

acropolis

Pick up from your hotel.

Dafni

Daphni Monastery is one of the greatest Byzantine masterpieces and a stunning example of architecture and religious iconography. The 11th-century monastery is designated UNESCO World Heritage.

corinth

Ancient Corinth was one of the largest cities of Greece, with a population of 90, 000 in 400 BC. The Romans built a new city in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece. For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul.

moanastery

Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary: The hidden Byzantine diamond in Corinth. Local tradition for its creation states that a little boy named Leontios fell at the spot where it was built, and was later found safe and sound. The monastery's catholicon was also built where the little boy was found. 

canal

Corinth Canal an engineering marvel, it was conceived by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, completed in the 19th century. Cut through solid rock, the canal is more than 6 km long and 23m wide, its vertical sides rising 90 m above the water

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Athens 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Ancient Corinth entrance

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • We can pick you up if you stay in the center of Athens

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Athens, GR
Tour start
Athens, GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Athens.

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