Saint Paul Steps Full Day Private Tour
ID: GYG863588-1361655
فئة:
بلد: Greece
بلد: Greece
المدة: 09:00 ساعات
الوصف
Discover the Acropolis, Mars Hill, and the Corinth Canal on a private tour from Athens. Visit the Acropolis, Mars Hill, and the Corinth Canal, and explore the ancient city of Corinth.
Discover the highlights of Athens and the surrounding area on a private guided tour. See the Acropolis, Mars Hill, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the National Garden, and the changing of the guard. Visit the Corinth Canal and the ancient city of Corinth.
Start your day with a visit to the Acropolis. See the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and the Parthenon, the main temple for the virgin goddess Athena.
On your way down the hill, climb up Mars Hill, one of the seven hills of Athens. In antiquity, it was used as the supreme court of law. It was in this place that the Apostle Paul stood to be judged by the Athenians in 51 A.D. for talking about Christianity in a society that still believed in the 12 gods of Olympus.
From Mars Hill, enjoy a great view of the ancient Greek Agora, where the Apostle Paul walked around and spoke of the new religion during his stay in Athens. Continue to the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by the way of Hadrian’s Arch.
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Drive alongside the National Garden and see the changing of the guard (Evzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
Drive to Panepistimiou Street to see numerous neoclassical buildings still standing and dating back to the late 19th century. See the Architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University -The National Library).
Move into the historical center of the city and drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
Next, stop at a traditional Greek tavern with authentic cooked dishes or fresh fish – seafood by the sea. After lunch, drive along the coast, passing by some seaside villages and the island of Salamis, where the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians took place.
Stop at the Corinth Canal, opened in 1892, which separated the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece, connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, or even bungee jump.
Continue to the ancient city of Corinth, dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth and the ‘old castle’, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. The site located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of the ancient god Apollo, and a small museum.
Before returning to Athens, drive to the east port of ancient Corinth, Kechries, making a small stop at the Cathedral of ancient Corinth. Kechries was the location that Paul stayed in before departing for Ephesos, leaving behind his new followers and a Christian church. See part of the old port that is still visible, under water.
Discover the highlights of Athens and the surrounding area on a private guided tour. See the Acropolis, Mars Hill, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the National Garden, and the changing of the guard. Visit the Corinth Canal and the ancient city of Corinth.
Start your day with a visit to the Acropolis. See the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum, and the Parthenon, the main temple for the virgin goddess Athena.
On your way down the hill, climb up Mars Hill, one of the seven hills of Athens. In antiquity, it was used as the supreme court of law. It was in this place that the Apostle Paul stood to be judged by the Athenians in 51 A.D. for talking about Christianity in a society that still believed in the 12 gods of Olympus.
From Mars Hill, enjoy a great view of the ancient Greek Agora, where the Apostle Paul walked around and spoke of the new religion during his stay in Athens. Continue to the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by the way of Hadrian’s Arch.
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Drive alongside the National Garden and see the changing of the guard (Evzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
Drive to Panepistimiou Street to see numerous neoclassical buildings still standing and dating back to the late 19th century. See the Architectural trilogy of Athens (The Academy – The University -The National Library).
Move into the historical center of the city and drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
Next, stop at a traditional Greek tavern with authentic cooked dishes or fresh fish – seafood by the sea. After lunch, drive along the coast, passing by some seaside villages and the island of Salamis, where the historical naval battle between the Athenians and Persians took place.
Stop at the Corinth Canal, opened in 1892, which separated the Peloponnese Peninsula from the rest of Greece, connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. Walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer, or even bungee jump.
Continue to the ancient city of Corinth, dominated by the hill of Acrocorinth and the ‘old castle’, the oldest and largest castle in southern Greece. The site located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of the ancient god Apollo, and a small museum.
Before returning to Athens, drive to the east port of ancient Corinth, Kechries, making a small stop at the Cathedral of ancient Corinth. Kechries was the location that Paul stayed in before departing for Ephesos, leaving behind his new followers and a Christian church. See part of the old port that is still visible, under water.
أبرز النقاط
- Discover the Acropolis, the most famous landmark in Athens, with a guide
- See the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, & the Parthenon
- Visit Mars Hill, where the Apostle Paul was judged by the Athenians in 51 A.D.
- Walk across the Corinth Canal and admire the views of the Saronic Gulf
- Explore the ancient city of Corinth, see the Roman Agora & the temple of Apollo
لغات الإرشاد
معلومات هامة
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days.
Lunch is included, but drinks at the tavern are not covered.
The Corinth Canal stop offers an optional bungee jumping activity (not included in the tour price).
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days.
Lunch is included, but drinks at the tavern are not covered.
The Corinth Canal stop offers an optional bungee jumping activity (not included in the tour price).
مشمول
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history [Not licensed to accompany you in any site]
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Skip the line to purchase site tickets
- Bottled water
غير مشمول
- Entrance Fees [36€ for over 6 yo for Non-EU & 24 yo for EU Citizens]
- Licensed Tour guide upon request depending on availability [Additional cost – 380 €]
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Food & Drinks
متى يجب أن أحجز؟
لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.
الإلغاءات
يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.