Ancient Corinth & Daphni Monastery Half day Tour from Athens

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Full description If you're passionate about religious tours, this excursion is an ideal option for you. This half-day journey from Athens allows you to explore two significant landmarks. You'll also have the chance to take a photo stop at the Corinth Canal before visiting Ancient Corinth and the Monastery of Daphni, renowned for its stunning 11th-century Byzantine mosaics.

Your tour begins with a morning pick-up from your centrally located hotel, followed by a picturesque drive to Corinth along the Sacred Way (Iera Odos). This route was historically used for processions in honor of the Eleusinian Mysteries, ancient Greek rites dedicated to the goddesses Demeter and Persephone, centered in Eleusis.

Your first stop is at the Daphni Monastery, an 11th-century Byzantine marvel and a UNESCO World Heritage site, along with the Monasteries of Hosios Loukas and Nea Moni in Chios. Inside, you'll be amazed by the intricate mosaics, a prime example of Classical idealism from the Middle Byzantine period. These mosaics depict various scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

Continue your journey along the scenic coastal road until you reach the Corinth Canal, where the Aegean and Ionian Seas meet. Take a brief pause to capture the breathtaking views before heading to the ancient city of Corinth. It was here that St. Paul lived and preached for two years, as mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 18:1-18). Explore the ruins of the city where Paul worked alongside Aquila and Priscilla, visit the remains of first-century shops, and see the Agora, where Paul stood trial before Gallio. Don’t miss the Fountain of Peirene and the magnificent Temple of Apollo, one of the most remarkable structures from the pre-Roman era.

After exploring these historic sites, the tour concludes with your return to Athens and drop-off at your central hotel. Additional information Please provide full details of your accommodation when formalizing the reservation. It is very important in this case to bear in mind that it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to contact the local phone number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time Your pick-up point could be either your hotel or the nearest hotel, depending on their locationsBe at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour beginsNon-European Union children pay 50% of the museum entrance fee. These entrance fees are not included in the price and must be paid on-site before the start of the tour. Passports must be carried at all timesEntrance to the monastery: Please note that for the moment the entrance to the Monastery is free of charge. In case the Ministry announces a fee, the participants should pay the entrance fee before visiting the monastery Inclusions Professional and licensed guideTransportation by luxury air-conditioned busEntrance fees of Ancient CorinthHotel pick up/drop off serviceHeadsets Exclusions Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation Policy Cancellation without charge up to 24 hours before the service.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or no-shows will not receive a refund. Meeting point Central hotels in Athens

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