Tour Overview
If you have some ours to spend in Athens, this tour gives you the opportunity to expolre all the major sides of the city. Visit the masterpiece of classical architecture, the Parthenon, enjoy the view from the Lycabettus hill and have a traditional lunch. Spend your time in Athens like a real local.
Highlights
- Acropolis, Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Wingless Nike, Erectheion, Odeum of Herodes Atticus , Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian’s Arch Old Olympic Stadium Changing of the Guards Constitution (Syntagma) Square Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Trilogy of Culture (Academy, University, Library of Athens) New Acropolis Museum or Ancient Greek Agora, Lycabetus Hill, Presidential Palace
Itinerary
We will start our tour by visiting the Acropolis Hill early in the morning, in order to avoid the crowd. Discover all the sights starting with the magnificent gate of Propylaea, the Temple of the wingless Nike, the Erectheion with the imperious maidens Karyatides, and of course the masterpiece of Classical architecture, the Parthenon. Climbing on the rock of Acropolis you will enjoy an amazing view. Enjoy the theater of Dionysus, the Odeum of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Greek Agora, the modern city of Athens and even the port of Piraeus.
After our visit to the Acropolis, you will discover the rest of the city by a relaxing ride. You will see the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch and our next stop is the Old Olympic Stadium.
Your driver will lead you to the most beautiful balcony of Athens on Lycabettus Hill where you can capture amazing pictures. Then, you will have the chance to witness the intricate changing ritual of the guards in front of Athens’ Presidential Palace and see some neoclassical buildings of 19th century such as the Trilogy of Culture, the masons on Queen Sophia’s Av. and the House of the Parliament on Constitution Sq. (Syntagma Square) where the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier exists.
The last hour of your tour is free to adapt to your schedule. You can choose one of the following options:
- Visit the New Acropolis Museum one og the best museums of the World.
- Enjoy the ancient Agora by a walk through the beautiful neighborhood of Thiseio.
After this experience, your chauffer will drive you back to your accommodation.
Trip includes
Included
Pick up and drop up to your hotel
Excluded
Fully English Guide
ADMISSIONS FEES
Entrance fees, to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Ancient Agora, are 30 Euro total pp (combined ticket obtained at the ticket office of any site) and 20 Euro for just the Acropolis.
Entrance fee to the Acropolis Museum is 10 Euro pp.
Free admission for:
Journalists Persons under 18 (with current identification to prove age)
University students from Greece and the E.U
Free admission (regardless age) on the following dates:
6 March
5 June
18 April
18 May (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
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