• Ancient Agora of Athens - The tour begins with a visit to the historic Athenian Agora. This area was the vibrant heart of Athens during its golden age, serving as a hub for business, politics, and law. When Apostle Paul arrived in Athens around 50 A.D., the city was a celebrated center of philosophy, culture, and education, home to the esteemed schools of Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics. His visit is detailed in the Book of Acts (Acts 17:15–34).

As Paul explored the city, he was struck by the numerous temples and idols dedicated to various deities. According to the Book of Acts (Acts 17:22–23), Paul noticed an altar “to an unknown god” in Athens, likely situated near or on the slopes of the Areopagus (Mars Hill), or within the Agora.

His spirit was stirred, and he began to engage in daily discussions in the Agora of Athens, the lively marketplace and center of civic life, where philosophers, merchants, and citizens gathered to exchange new ideas.

• Areopagus Hill - Intrigued by his teachings, some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers invited Paul to share his message at the Areopagus (Mars Hill), a rocky outcrop beneath the Acropolis that served as the meeting place of the ancient city council and a forum for public discourse.

This will be the second stop of the tour.

Here, Paul delivered one of his most renowned sermons — the “Areopagus Address.” Speaking to the Athenians about their altar “to an unknown god,” he proclaimed that this “unknown” God was the one true Creator of heaven and earth. Paul urged the people to turn away from idolatry and to seek a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, whom He had raised from the dead.

Although his message received mixed reactions — some mocked, others were curious, and a few became believers — Paul’s speech at the Areopagus remains a powerful example of Christian engagement with Greek philosophy and culture.

• Corinth Canal - The tour continues with a 45-mile drive on the National Highway towards Peloponnese.

On the way, we reach the famous Corinthian canal, also known as the Isthmus canal, which connects the Saronic and the Corinthian Sea.

• Ancient Port of Kenchreai - After a brief stop for photos, we will proceed with a ten-minute drive through fields of orange and lemon trees, arriving at the remains of the ancient port of Kechries - one of Corinth’s two ports, facilitating eastern trade routes via the Saronic Gulf.

Corinth was a thriving, affluent city known for its commercial success and moral challenges, strategically located on the Isthmus connecting mainland Greece with the Peloponnese.

The port was likely a departure point for Paul when he left Corinth on his third missionary journey heading towards Ephesus (Acts 18:18).

• Apostolos Pavlos Church - From there, we will head to the village of Examilia, about a 10-minute drive, following the route Apostle Paul traveled on foot during his time in Corinth. We will then stop at the small nearby Church of Apostle Paul in Ancient Corinth, before heading to the ancient Corinth archaeological site.
• Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos) - There you will see the Bema (step), located in the ancient agora of Corinth, from where Apostle Paul passionately shared the faith in Jesus with the ancient city.

Paul stayed in Corinth for approximately 18 months during his second missionary journey, around 50–52 AD (Acts 18:1-18). To support himself financially, Paul worked as a tentmaker alongside his ministry (Acts 18:3), a trade he had learned earlier.

His letters to the Corinthians are among the earliest Christian writings, providing insight into the early church’s life and theology. His famous 1st Epistle to the Corinthians is a text that continues to inspire and is among the most beautiful texts of Christianity.

• Archaeological Museum of Corinth - Since you will already be inside the archaeological site, you may also wish to visit the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth, which, although it does not contain artifacts directly related to Paul, houses an extensive collection of finds from the surrounding region.
• Temple of Apollo - Within the site, you can also see the Temple of Apollo, dedicated to the god of oracles and the sun. Built around 560 B.C.E., it is one of the earliest Doric temples on the Greek mainland. Nearby stand the remains of the Roman baths, a substantial bathing complex from the Roman period.
• Apostolos Pavlos Church - Our final stop will be at the Metropolitan Church of Apostle Paul in modern Corinth, the city’s impressive cathedral dedicated to its patron saint. The church was built in the 1930s on the site of an older church that was destroyed in the devastating earthquake of 1928.
• Athens - At the end of the tour, you will enjoy lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant in Corinth, where you can savor authentic Greek cuisine with its unique Mediterranean flavors.

Finally, we will drive back to Athens.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional Drivers (Not licensed to accompany you into the sites)

• Admission fee for ancient Athenian Agora & Ancient Corinth archaeological site/Museum
• Gratuities
• Airport pickup/drop-off on request (additional fee varies by vehicle type)

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