Corinth Tours by local experts | Worth Living

Sightseeing in Corinth? It is worth living! Indulge yourself or your loved ones in the unique experience of becoming part of history. Learn from experience local guides in a nutshell why Corinth must be your new destination.

Don’t be a mere viewer, explore the history of Ancient Corinth and learn about its relation with Ancient Athens. Explore the culture and the local way of living. Walk on the steps of Apostle Paul and visit the hill of Acrocorinth to enjoy the amazing view of Corinthian Gulf.

The excavations of Ancient Corinth have continued until today and have brought to light monuments of historic, archeological, religious and cultural interest and a number of artifacts. The famous temple of god Apollo where he was worshiped, the Adyton, the Vima of Apostle Paul, the ancient market, temples, fountains, stores, galleries and spa.

Moreover, the Acrocorinth hill, prehistoric settlements, the Theater, the conservatory, the Asclepiad, cemeteries, the ceramic artists and other buildings are worth visiting. Special interest presents the museum of Ancient Corinth with unique invaluable treasures. The market of the central squares with its traditional products and the marble or ceramic works of art and religious icons is of great importance.

Do you want to live the experience? Do you want to see the accomplishment and stare with awe the Isthmus of Corinth? Do you want to follow the steps of Apostle Paul?

Ancient Corinth (or Korinthos) was important and it was the richest town-state of ancient Peloponnesus. Its history starts between 5000-3000 BC. Built at the bottom of Acrocorinth, the rocky hill which is located south west of the contemporary city. On the top of the hill the fortified castle of Acrocorinth was constructed to check the area for invaders and later it become the Acropolis of the city.

It was built at a strategical spot between the Corinthian and the Saronic bay. The spot is called Isthmus and it was the main reason for its commercial and military development that followed. Ancient Corinth controlled the important position of Isthmus and it was the most crucial commercial nexus of the ancient world until it was threatened by Athens. At Isthmus there was Diolkos, a paved way that connected the two edges of the Corinthian Isthmus on which boats were dragged by slaves from the Corinthian to the Saronic bay and vice versa. That was the reason of the economic and military development of Ancient Corinth.

It was point of reference in many myths. It established the famous Isthmian races. Homer reports that Corinth took part in the military campaign of Troy under the leadership of Agamemnon the king of Mycenae. It was here that the trireme, the military vessel with which the Greeks dominated the seas. The Corinthians were a leadership force of the Greek alliance against the Persians and took part in the battle of Salamis and the battle of Plateaus.

However, the intense commercial competition with Athens led to the Peloponnesian wars. Corinth allied with Sparta against Athens. Later, the political clashes led Corinth to ally with Athens and Thebe resulting in confrontation with Sparta and the beginning of the Corinthian war.

Alexander the Great established the alliance of the Greek town against the Persians in Corinth. However, after the death of Alexander the Great the power of Corinth was limited and during the 2^nd century BC the Romans invaded and the total destruction of the town followed. The Romans rebuilt it and it was developed as the center of the Roman Empire in the East Mediterranean. Apostle Paul visited Corinth where he lived for about 2 year. That is the reason that Apostle Paul wrote the ‘two letters’ to the Corinthians. Repeated destructions by invaders led to the decline of the city; the latest were the Ottomans until its liberation in 1822 during the Greek Revolution.

Contemporary Corinth continues its commercial development in agriculture producing and exporting grapes, raisin, oranges, lemons, dairy products and wine. It is a unique tourist destination worth visiting. Close by there is the tourist are of Loutraki and the Heraion Lake where there is the ancient temple of Hera.

In the cobbled square of Ancient Corinth, you are given the chance to taste savor and aroma of Greece that the gastronomical delights of the traditional cuisine that travelled through time and raised generations will give you. The town remained unforgettable to the photography lovers for the historical monuments and its treasures, the local culture and the unique architecture of the village that is representative sample of the traditional Peloponnesian civilization.

Every traveler deserves at least once in a lifetime to visit Ancient Corinth. Every traveler can be a modern explorer of the myths and history. It can be YOU!

“MY GREECE TOURS” employs specialized professional drivers who convert sightseeing into an unforgettable experience. They skillfully succeed in realizing sightseeing of Corinth and Isthmus from a few hours to a whole day. Usually, it lasts about 5-8 hours. During this time, we put every possible effort to visit as many places as possible. Ideally, a full day tour would offer the best possible experience. In any case, comfortable clothes, a camera and good mood are the necessary elements.

Tailor-Made tour

The tour is tailor-made and according to your needs based on the place and time of pick up. Sightseeing in Corinth region could be combined with airport transfer or incorporated as part of a multi-day excursion in the Peloponnese peninsula and northern Greece.

Included

Professional English-speaking local driver / guide
Vehicle according to the number of the passengers as SEDAN or SUV, MINIVAN, MINIBUS.
Our driver / guide will support you to obtain the tickets during the Corinth tour.
Time for lunch or early dinner in a local traditional Greek tavern with delicious “mezes”

Not included