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GREECE PRIVATE TRAVEL TOURS & TRANSFERS
PRIVATE TOUR ATHENS/CORINTH
Athens & Corinth Full Day Tour (up to 10 hours)
Athens & Ancient Corinth private tour combines the historical and Biblical Christians sites... "The Route that Apostle Paul Followed in Greece". Paul constitutes a remarkable personality for the Christian religion, although he never belonged to Jesus’ 12 Disciples cycle. He spread the word of Christianity more than anybody else and for this reason he was named "Equal-to-the-Apostles" and “Apostle of the Nations”. Among the Cities he visited to spread Christianity, Apostle Paul came also to Athens & Corinth, preaching the Holy Gospel and teaching people about Jesus’ mission. His journey in Greece is a route that can touch not only the believers but also everybody who loves history. Greece Private tour gives you an opportunity to visit Athens and Ancient Corinth in one day tour.
On our way to the Acropolis you will see the Old City (Plaka) You will also climb the Acropolis to see the famous theaters of Dionysus and Herodes Atticus and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and finally, the Parthenon and Pnyx, Areospagos hill where Apostle Paul spoke to Athenians. Our Private tour will visit the Panathenaic Stadium (70.000 seats all from marble) where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. Continue on to the Temple of Olympian Zeus (the biggest temple in ancient times) and Hadrian's Arch
Kalimarmaro Stadio
Olympic Zeus Temple
Zeus Temple
Our Athens Corinth private tour continues city sightseeing passing by the Old Parliament (now the Museum of History) and arriving at Constitution Square (Syntagma) to view the House of Parliament and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier. Driving down Herod Atticus street , you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform guarding the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Continue to Panepistimiou Avenue , passing by the Academia, University & National Library, we will admire New Classical buildings , which are copies of ancient Greek architecture, next Athens Town Hall...
Athens & Corinth private tour drives westwards along the scenic coast, through the ancient areas of Elefsis and Megara. Our private tour reaches the Corinth canal with its breathtaking views (short stop / on the bridge, which is the highest point of the canal). Involving an excavation of up to 80 m (262 ft) in depth , the canal is 6,3km (4 miles) long, 23m (75 ft) wide and 8m (26 ft) deep , and can take ships of up to 10,000 tons.
Shortly after we arrive at the Ancient town of Corinth . Back in ancient times Corinth was one of the three major powers in Greece, and took part in all the battles against the Persians.
Athens Corinth private tour, follows Apostle Paul path in Athens and Ancient Corinth where he stayed and worked for 18 months and every Saturday he preached Romans, Jews and Greeks.
Touring Info
Athens & Corinth Tour / Daily: Approx. (Day tour up to 10 hours). Touring Info
Athens Sites & Museums:
Summer daily: 8.00 to 20.00. Winter: 8.00 to 17.00 Last entry 30 min before closing.
Entrance fee to Acropolis 20 Euro. Optional Ticket 30 Euro for more 4 sites. Entrance to Corinth 8 Euro
Closed on Holidays: January 1st. , March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00 - 17.00.
Highlights
Highlights of private Tour in Athens & Corinth with links...
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Athens (Modern & Old)
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Acropolis Hill
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New Acropolis Museum (Monday Closed)
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Temple of Zeus
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Panathenaic Stadium
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Athens University/ National Library
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Areospagagos hill, Pnyx
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Plaka, The Old City
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Corinth Canal
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Ancient Corinth - Apollo Temple
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Agora, Vema Apostle Paul
Day tours from Athens
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Athens & Sounion Combine 2 sites
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Athens & Corinth Combine 2 sites
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Argolis Tour (Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplion)
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Wine Tour ( Nemea -Wine Tasting)