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Ancient Corinth Canal-Kechries port biblical tour/Nafplion/Athens

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

We visit Ancient Corinth & Modern Corinth as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you, we love traveling, history, scenery & Photography.

If you want to see most of Ancient - Modern Corinth and surounding areas,then we suggest to combine all sites in a full day private tour. Depart from your location, drive via Canal (short stop) to Peloponnese. Continue to Kecries where Apostle Paul disembarked. Visit Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth castle. Visit Modern Corinth and Famous Statues of Alexander's and Diogenes and learn their legendary dialogue. Continue to Diolkos.

The Diolkos was an ingenious, 6–8 km paved trackway built around 600 BC near Ancient Corinth, designed to drag ships across the Isthmus of Corinth.

Have launch break in Loutraki at a traditional Greek tavern facing the Corinthian gulf.

What's Included

  • Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Nafplion, or request another location as Athens
  • Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • Ancient Corinth, Sites & Museum (Combined ticket: Winter 10€/ from 1st November to 31st March.)
  • Ancient Corinth, Sites & Museum (Combined ticket: Summer 20€/ from 1st April to 30th October
  • Tips are at your discretion.
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For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Nafplio or Argos in Peloponnese at the arranged time of your tour departure.For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to your hotel/ apartment in Athens / Attica at the arranged time of your tour departure. For Private Tours: Traveler pickup is offered to Piraeus Harbour / cruise terminal at the arranged time of your tour departure.We suggest that the tour starts at 8:00 am or earlier in summer time. If for any reason this is not convenient, you can adjust the time according to your needs.

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Corinth Canal

Soon after, we will reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop/on the bridge, which is the highest point of the canal) for an opportunity to take photos.
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Kechries

In ancient times, Kenchreai was one of the two ports of the inland city-state of Corinth. While Kenchreai served the eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf, Lechaion on the Corinthian Gulf served the trade routes leading west to Italy and the rest of Europe. Situated on the eastern side of the Isthmus of Corinth, Kenchreai sat at a natural crossroads for ships arriving from the east and overland traffic heading north and south between central Greece and the Peloponnese Christianity also arrived at Kenchreai early in the religion's history. According to Acts 18:18, the Apostle Paul stopped at Kenchreai during his second missionary journey, where he had his hair cut to fulfill a vow, probably a Nazirite vow. Paul mentions the place and a woman named Phoebe in the local assembly in his epistle to the RomansRead more about Ancient Corinth, Isthmus, Canal/ Private biblical tour from Athens or Nafplion
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

We will continue to Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the ancient site, explore the ruins of old significant buildings like the Roman Agora (the famous Vema), the Temple of Apollo & museum.Ticket includes the archaeological site & museum.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Acrocorinth

Finally we will drive on top of the Hill to visit the Castle of Acrocorinth
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Ιερός Καθεδρικός Ναός Αποστόλου Παύλου Κορίνθου

An impressive Greek Orthodox cathedral, seat of the bishop of Modern Corinth, dedicated to Saint Paul, who lived in ancient Corinth 4 years.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Diolkos

The Diolkos saved ships sailing from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean Sea a dangerous sea journey round the Peloponnese, whose three headlands had a reputation for gales, especially Cape Matapan and Cape Malea. By contrast, both the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf were relatively sheltered waters. In addition, the overland passage of the Isthmus, a neck of land 6.4 km (4.0 mi) wide at its narrowest, offered a much shorter route to Athens for ships sailing to and from the Ionian coast of Greece.The Diolkos also had a commercial function in transporting goods. Little is known of its success in increasing trade but because of the length of time it was maintained, it is presumed that it had some positive impact. In addition to trade, during wartime the Diolkos may have been used to transport lighter ships across land.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Loutraki

Time for swim in Corinthian crystal waters. Have a lunch in front water with sea food (optional)Olive Oil tasting Visit a local Olive Oil shop and taste their local products. Get a taste of how olives turn into olive oil See how the soap is made with olive oil and how it differs from common soaps. Learn all about the most skin-friendly soap.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour driver is not an archaeological guide to accompany you on your walk to ancient Corinth or museum. If you require an Archaeologist guide to tour the site with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary, historical details as you travel.
  • Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours from Nafplion or 10 hours from Athens). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
  • Entrance fees to Sites & Museums are not included.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Corinth Canal-Kechries port biblical tour/Nafplion/Athens?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Nafplion, or request another location as Athens
  • Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary with historical details as you travel
  • Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver throughout the day
  • Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus)
  • Private Transportation & includes: (Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees)
  • Ancient Corinth, Sites & Museum (Combined ticket: Winter 10€/ from 1st November to 31st March.)
  • Ancient Corinth, Sites & Museum (Combined ticket: Summer 20€/ from 1st April to 30th October
  • Tips are at your discretion.
  • Archaeologist lisenced tour guide on request (visit: touristguides.gr/en)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • You Have the options of 3 different Vehicles types: Sedan/ Suv up to 3 adults or family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids - up to 11 years old free) - Minivan ( from 1 to 8 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free ) - Minibus ( from 1 to 14 persons - 2 kids/ up to 11 years old free). Price varies by Group Size or Vehicle type.
  • The tour driver is not an archaeological guide to accompany you on your walk to ancient Corinth or museum. If you require an Archaeologist guide to tour the site with you, you need to hire one additionally. Your tour driver provides informative audio documentary, historical details as you travel.
  • Booking hours: Tour is private & flexible (up to 8 hours from Nafplion or 10 hours from Athens). However we only request to have in mind the agreement hours. But if you like to extend it, please make a fair arrangement with your tour driver/ leader. Additional charge per hour is 35€ (Sedan) - 50€ (Minivan) - 65€ (Minibus).
  • Entrance fees to Sites & Museums are not included.

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