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- Duration: 4 hours
- Tour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and Private
- Ages: All Ages
- Activity Type: Iconic sites, Walking
- Language: English
- Time: 9:00 AM
Highlights:
- Enjoy an easy hike through the hills.
- Explore the city away from the crowds and discover lesser-known lookouts.
- Take snapshots of Athens’ famous landmarks as you pass by them.
- Refresh yourself with an organic energy juice.
Meeting point:
We will be standing at 20 Aristippou street Athina 106 76.
It is at the foot of Lycabettus Hill (sometimes spelt Lykavitos) next to the funicular railway.
Check out for our sign Athens Local Adventures!.
Aristippou 20, Athens 106 76. See the Map
Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.
Enjoy an easy hike through the hills
Tour snapshot
Discover Athens from above and snap postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists. Walk in the footsteps of ancient philosophers and heroes. This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to exercise while exploring Athens.
Full Itinerary
Are you ready to explore Athens from above? Don’t worry, you won’t need to board a plane but instead enjoy a hike from one hill to the other.
We walk with you through the city’s highlights whilst helping you to spot dramatic scenes that many visitors miss.
We start our hike by climbing up Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos Hill. Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of Athens. From the top (weather permitting), you can see as far afield as Aegina Island! After all, the myth says that the hill was created by the Goddess of wisdom, Athena.
Next, we venture into the city, passing by most of the city’s landmarks. Admire the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium (the stage of the first modern Olympic Games), Hadrian’s arch, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus, and the Acropolis museum.
Admire from below the extremely photogenic Acropolis of Athens and one of the most popular sites in the world, the iconic Parthenon!
We move on to the hill of the Areopagus, a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. In classical times, this was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court, which mainly dealt with homicide. From here, admire the ancient sights and especially the Ancient Agora, which is located just underneath it.
Finally, we make our way to the Hill of the Nymphs. This small hill, about 100 meters in height, is located in the northern point of the green area making up the south west area of the Acropolis
During our tour, we have a stop for a much-needed energy drink made from organic local vegetables and fruit.
By the end of our tour, you will have explored the most interesting parts of the city while exercising.
Don’t forget to ask us for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens.
Highlights
- Enjoy an easy hike through the hills.
- Explore the city away from the crowds and discover lesser-known lookouts.
- Take snapshots of Athens’ famous landmarks as you pass by them.
- Refresh yourself with an organic energy juice.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Fully guided
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- All our team members are fully vaccinated.
Excluded
- Additional food and drinks, souvenirs or personal shopping, tips/gratuities.
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