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Paul’s missionary journeys in Greece
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8 Hours
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Offered in: Greek, English
Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through history and faith as you follow in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, one of Christianity's most influential figures. This immersive tour will take you to two iconic cities, Athens and Ancient Corinth, where Paul left an indelible mark on the ancient world. Throughout your tour, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Paul's life and work, his unwavering dedication to spreading the Christian message, and his profound impact on the development of Christianity. You'll also experience the rich history and culture of those two remarkable cities and marvel at the enduring legacy of these ancient civilisations.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English speaking Tour Driver with in-depth knowledge of History
- Hotel Pick up / Drop off
- Licensed Guide to accompany you into archeological sites
- Airport pick-up is optional and comes with additional cost
- Entrance Fees to archeological sites and museums
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
In case of hotel/apartment pick-up, the driver will wait for you outside. In case of port pick-up, the driver will wait for you at the arrival area holding a signboard with your name. Pick-up from the airport comes with an additional cost.
What To Expect
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.When Apostle Paul arrived to Athens he went there and talked with many philosophers about the new religions (christianity)
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Areopagus of Athens, also known as Mars Hill, is located just northwest of the Acropolis. Basically, it’s a small mountain of marble where people met. During the Classical period, it was used as an assembly place for judicial tribunals for major crimes. When Paul was in Athens, the Areopagus had also become a popular gathering place to discuss and debate ideas. The council of the Areopagus was composed of 100 members, including philosophers, scholars, and former officials of Athens.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Church
The Church of Saint Dionysius The Areopagite in Athens: The Church of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite is situated on the prestigious downtown Skoufa Street in the district of Kolonaki. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Athens, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, who was converted to Christianity by Apostle Paul and became the city’s first bishop.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
The apostle Paul first visited the city in AD 49 or 50, when Gallio, the brother of Seneca, was proconsul of Achaia. Paul resided here for eighteen months (see Acts 18:11). Here he first became acquainted with Priscilla and Aquila, with whom he later traveled. They worked here together as tentmakers and regularly attended the synagogue. Paul wrote at least two epistles to the Christian church of the city.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Corinth Canal
he Corinth Canal is an artificial canal in Greece that 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, making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 km (4 miles) in length and only 24.6 m(80.7 feet) wide at sea level, making it impassable for many modern ships
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
During Paul‘s stay in Corinth, he was brought for judgment before the proconsul Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus, also known as Gallio, on the accusation of conducting illegal teachings. Gallio, however, refused to judge what he considered to be a mere religious dispute among the Jews. According to tradition, the site of Paul s trial was the Bema, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the centre of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth and from where the city’s officials addressed the public. Probably because of the monument’s connection to Saint Paul, the Bema was transformed into a Christian church during the Byzantine period.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The first fortification on the Acrocorinth dates at the late 7th-early 6th c. B.C., at the time of the Kypselid tyrants. Some extensive classic masonry dates to the 4th c. B.C. From 338 B.C., Acrocorinth passed into the hands of the Macedonians, who were later chased out by Aratos and thus the city became a member of the Achaean League. After the destruction wrought by L. Mommius (146 B.C.), the wall was reconstructed from the same ancient material by Julius Caesar (44 B.C.). The first Christian phase incorporated in the classical wall belonged to the time of Justinian (6th c.). The early and middle Byzantine periods saw the reconstruction and addition of new fortifications (7th – 12th c.).
1 Hours 10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Apollo
The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local oolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity. n the Roman period, when the city of Corinth was refounded by the Romans, the Temple of Apollo was renovated in order to house the cult of the Emperor. In the Byzantine era a basilica was built on the northeast part of the Temple Hill, whereas in the Ottoman period, the eastern part of the Temple was demolished and a new residence of the local Turkish Bey was built on top of its crepis.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Museum of Corinth
he Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 to house the numerous objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations. Its construction was undertaken by the American School of Classical Studies, thanks to a donation of Ada Small Moore.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Port of Kenchreai
Kechrees was the eastern port of Corinth, located 70 stadiums away from the city and its peak growth was during the hundred-year period when Corinth was a Roman Colonia. It had always been the commercial port of Corinth, that was crated from a natural bay and the first technical work is believed to date back to the archaic period. According to Acts 15:18, Apostle Paul left Greece using the port of Kechries during his second missionary journey end of 51 or early 52 AD
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and exploring the various sites.
- Child seat available upon request
- Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the weather in Greece can be hot and sunny
- No health restrictions
Operated by Colours of Greece
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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