- All year, any time that you wish.
Shore Excursion in Ancient Corinth from Piraeus Port.....
5 Hours: Experience the Christian heritage of Greece on a private shore excursion to Corinth, following in the footsteps of Apostle Paul. After being picked up from the Piraeus cruise port, you'll head towards the Corinth Canal, a stunning man-made waterway that connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth. Stop for a photo opportunity and admire the impressive views of this engineering marvel.
Next, visit Ancient Corinth, one of the most important Christian destinations in Greece. Explore the ancient marketplace and the Bema of Apostle Paul or Galionas and Kechrias port, where Saint Paul arrived when he first came to Corinth. Visit the Cathedral and the Church of Corinth, which were founded by Saint Paul during his two-year stay in the city.
Throughout your excursion, your expert guide will provide fascinating insights into the Christian history and heritage of Greece, bringing the stories of Saint Paul and other biblical figures to life. This fully-customizable private tour can be adjusted to fit your interests and schedule, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Finally, you will be returned to the Piraeus cruise port with plenty of time before your ship departs.
- Pick up: Your private Christian shore excursion will start when your guide meets you at the Piraeus cruise port. From there, you'll head towards the Corinth Canal, which is approximately an hour's drive away. Along the way, your guide will provide you with interesting information about the history and culture of Greece.
- Canal of Corinth: When you arrive at the Corinth Canal, you'll stop for a photo opportunity and marvel at the stunning views. The canal is an impressive feat of engineering that connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth, and it's an important landmark in the region.
- Ancient Corinth: After your visit to the canal, you'll continue on to Ancient Corinth, one of the most significant Christian destinations in Greece. Ancient Corinth was where Saint Paul spent two years and founded the Cathedral and the Church of Corinth, making it a place of great importance to Christians worldwide.
- Upon arrival in Ancient Corinth, you'll have the opportunity to explore the ancient marketplace and the Bema of Apostle Paul or Galionas and Kechrias port. You'll also visit the Cathedral and the Church of Corinth, where Saint Paul preached during his stay in the city. Your knowledgeable guide will provide you with fascinating insights into the Christian history and heritage of Greece and bring to life the stories of Saint Paul and other biblical figures.
- This private Christian shore excursion is fully customizable and can be tailored to your interests and schedule. After your tour of Ancient Corinth, your guide will return you to the Piraeus cruise port, ensuring that you have plenty of time to catch your ship before it departs.
Highlights
- Explore the Magnificent Temple of Apollo in the Ancient World of Corinth
- Discover the Peirene Fountain, a Vital Water Source of Ancient Corinthv
- Experience the Rich History of Corinth at the Museum of Ancient Corinth
- Visit the Picturesque Kechries Port in Korinthos and Soak in Its Charmv
- Witness the Stunning Engineering Feat of the Canal of Corinth
Inclusions
- Pick up & drop off from Piraeus port (cruise terminal)
- Private transportation with English speaking driver
- Licensed tour guide according to your selection
- Baby seat or booster without extra charge (upon request)
- Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Corinth
- Meals & personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- All our drivers are professional English-speaking drivers, have high experience and they have a good knowledge of the sites that you are going to visit.
- They can provide you general information for each one, but they are not official guides.
- They will lead you to paths past the tourist crowd and they will also suggest you local, traditional restaurants where you can taste the known Mediterranean cuisine.
- During the trip, we suggest you have local guides during the trip to receive deep information
- In cooperation with the Luxury Car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr ith a wide selection of brand new cars we offer the following:
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Our driver meets you at your hotel in Athens or Airbnb (or from your specific address) which hand you a folder with the necessary travel documents (air tickets & ferry tickets if relevant, and other useful information).
- Once your booking is finalized, we will send you the booking confirmation form with pick up time and other details of the trip.
- One day prior to the trip we will send you the drivers’ details.
- If you arrive at Athens airport or Piraeus, our representative will be waiting there holding a sign with your name written on it, helps you with your baggage, and accompany you at your car, provide you mineral water & Tissues.
- Our tours are PRIVATE only for you and not for other passengers. You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the tour to be modified to you, also note that we can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
- To take full advantage of your stay in Greece, we would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening during your trip. To this effect, we have collaborated with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece.
- If you wish we can arrange your accommodation a day before and after your tour.
- We can arrange private arrival & departure transfers from/to Athens airport
- We keep your luggage at our luggage store with 3€ per day/per luggage
- 10 euro / person / Ancient Corinth & Museum
Cancelation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 8 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 7 days prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
