Discover the places where St Paul preached Christianity on this private full-day tour from Athens to Ancient Corinth. Combining biblical history with Greece's most iconic archaeological sites, this personalised experience offers a fascinating insight into the Apostle's missionary journeys alongside the wonders of Ancient Greece.
Begin at the Acropolis, where skip-the-line admission allows you to explore Athens' most famous landmark. Admire the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus while learning about the city's remarkable classical past.
Continue to Mars Hill (Areopagus), where St Paul delivered his famous sermon about the "Unknown God" to the Athenians. From this historic viewpoint, enjoy panoramic views over the Ancient Agora, where Paul preached during his stay in Athens.
Your sightseeing continues with panoramic stops at the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, the Hellenic Parliament and the impressive neoclassical buildings of the Academy, University and National Library. You'll also visit Lycabettus Hill, offering spectacular views across Athens to the Aegean Sea.
After free time for lunch at a traditional Greek taverna (own expense), travel along the scenic coast towards the Corinth Canal, where you'll stop to admire this remarkable 19th-century engineering achievement connecting the Saronic and Corinthian Gulfs.
The journey continues to Ancient Corinth, one of the most significant biblical destinations in Greece. Explore the Roman Agora, the Temple of Apollo and the archaeological site where St Paul lived, preached and established one of the earliest Christian churches. Visit the place where he stood before the tribunal and wrote his famous letters to the Corinthians.
Before returning to Athens, make a final stop at Kechries, the ancient eastern port of Corinth where St Paul departed for Ephesus. Here you'll see the remains of the ancient harbour and discover another important chapter in the Apostle's remarkable journey.
Perfect for visitors interested in biblical history, archaeology and Greek culture, this private tour offers an unforgettable journey through the foundations of Christianity in Greece.
