Ancient Corinth & hidden gems of 11 century byzantine monasteries

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(2 reviews)
Athens, Greece

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Half day tour, away of tourist buses and over tourism, with the hidden Byzantine diamond monasteries in Athens and ancient Corinth.
Religion in Greece is dominated by Christianity, in particular the Greek Orthodox Church, Saint Paul the Apostle start from Greece.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Ancient Corinth entrance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up if you stay in the center of Athens

OR
Meeting point
Ermou 80

*minivan * A day before the tour I will send you email with directions about time and pick up point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Holy Monastery of Daphni

    Daphni Monastery is one of the greatest Byzantine masterpieces and a stunning example of architecture and religious iconography. The 11th-century monastery is designated UNESCO World Heritage.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Corinth Canal

    Corinth Canal an engineering marvel, it was conceived by a ruler of Ancient Corinth, completed in the 19th century. Cut through solid rock, the canal is more than 6 km long and 23m wide, its vertical sides rising 90 m above the water

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

    Ancient Corinth was one of the largest cities of Greece, with a population of 90, 000 in 400 BC. The Romans built a new city in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece. For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Monastery of the Dormition Rock Nemea

    Holy Monastery of Virgin Mary: The hidden Byzantine diamond in Corinth. Local tradition for its creation states that a little boy named Leontios fell at the spot where it was built, and was later found safe and sound. The monastery's catholicon was also built where the little boy was found.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Corinth

    Lunch

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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