Ancient Corinth & Daphni Monastery Half-Day Tour from Athens

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Duration: 6 hours
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Provided by Key Tours
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English
English  |  8:30 AM
Fri
€62

Overview of the tour in Athens

After your morning pick up from your central located hotel, begin with a scenic drive to Corinth via Iera Odos (the Sacred Way). It was so called because it was the route taken by a procession celebrating the Eleusinian Mysteries, were initiations held every year for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis in ancient Greece.

Along the way, stop at the Monastery of Daphni, an 11th-century Byzantine monastery listed as a World Heritage site together with Monasteries Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni of Chios. The interior of the church is decorated with superb mosaics, a unique, fine example of the Classical idealism of Middle Byzantine art. The crowded scenes of the mosaics narrate scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin.

Continue your drive along the coastal road and reach the Corinth canal (short stop for photos of the breathtaking view). Shortly thereafter, reach the ancient town of Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years (Acts 18:1-18). Visit the ruins of the ancient city, see the remains of the first century shops, the Agora, the Fountain of Peirene and the impressive temple of Apollo. Return back to Athens late around 2.30 pm.

This activity includes:

  • Corinth Canal
  • Peirene Fountain
  • Hosios Loukas Holy Monastery
  • Holy Monastery of Daphni
  • Nea Moni of Chios
  • UNESCO's world heritage monument
  • Participate on a religious tour
  • Visit Monastery of Daphni
  • Stop at the strategically Corinth canal
  • Visit Ancient Corinth with the temple of Apollo
  • Professional and licenced guide
  • Transportation by luxury air conditioned bus
  • Entrance fees of Ancient Corinth

Meeting point

Key Tours Office

On arrival

Meeting point: Key Tours Office.
We offer also complimentary pick up/drop off service from/to Athens centrally located hotels.

Things to note

Exclusions:
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses

Additional Info:
Please note that for the moment the entrance to the Monastery is free of charge. In case the Ministry announced a price, entrance fees will not be included in the price of the tour.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

English
English  |  8:30 AM
Fri
€62
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