CORINTH



Peloponnese



Roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta, Corinth is a historic a city-state (polis) right on the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece.


Since 1896, American archaeologists and the Greek Ministry have continued to systematically excavate Corinth, revealing large parts of the ancient city, bringng to light important new facets of antiquity.


Throughout Christian history, Corinth has always been well-known from the letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament; First and Second Corinthians, as well as the book of Acts as part of the Apostle Paul's missionary travels.


Additionally, the second book of Pausanias' description of Greece is devoted to Corinth.

The ancient city was one of the largest and most important in Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC until it was demolished by the Romans in 146 BC, and a new city was built a new city in it's place in 44 BC, later made it the provincial capital of Greece.



Corinth-Ancient Corinth



Itinerary of our private tour to Corinth-Ancient Corinth



  • Athens
    Pick up from your hotel, apartment, ports, airport or any pickup point you mention and start you trip.

  • Corinth Canal
    Corinth Canal one of the most important projects and 19th century engineering masterpieces, playing a catalytic role for the Mediterranean trade. The Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.

    You will be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal before discovering and exploring the ancient passage from the Corinthian to Saronic Gulf and the sub-ducting bridge. There you can enjoy a coffee or snack at a wonderful cafe while you admire the views and wait for boats to pass through the canal.

  • Ancient Corinth
    Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.

    Here you will be able to explore the incredible archaeological site of ancient Corinth, including its fabulous museum, courtyard, Temple of Apollo, Fountain of Glauke, Sacred Spring, Peirene, Asklepieion, Odeion, Bema, Agora, and much more.

  • Acrocorinth
    Acrocorinth or "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth. In the estimation of George Forrest, "It is the most impressive of the acropolis of mainland Greece". With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula. Explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you will enter the castle and you will discover its hidden gems. You will also experience spectacular panoramic views which will be bound to amaze you Way back to Athens

  • We start our way back to Athens.


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