Explore the major sites of Athens in a half day without rushing. The best tour for visitors with short time in Athens who want to visit the major archaeological sites in comfort.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ English speaking tour driver (will not escort through sites)
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Acropolis/Agora/Temple of Zeus skip the lines combo ticket (30€/person)
✖ Airport Transfer: 120€ Cash/Card (charged only once even if the tour begins and ends at the airport)
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Ruby Rooms Athens
4. Zenith Hotel
5. Athens City Plaza
6. Wyndham Athens Residence
7. Apollo Hotel
8. Titania Hotel
9. Athens Zafolia Hotel
10. Philippos Hotel
11. The Editor Athens Hotel
12. Anixis
13. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
14. Novotel Athenes
15. Hotel Tier Collection
16. Hotel Byron
17. Bob W. Eolou Athens
18. Ambrosia Suites
19. Exarchion Hotel
20. Hotel Carolina
Additional Info: Airport Transfer is 120€. Cash & Card payments accepted.
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
Acropolis. The natural and most important plateau of the 5th Century B.C. with a height of 150m over the sea level surrounded by an impenetrable wall that offered the best protection against any invader. During this visit you'll see the the main entrance of Acropolis, Propylea with the Temple of Wingless Nike standing in pride next of it. On the top of the Acropolis you'll see the Temple of Erechtheion with a porch that is supported by Statues of Maiden Women Karyatids and the Pentelic marble Temple of Athena Parthenos, Parthenon. On your way down to your meeting location and by the slope of Acropolis you'll explore the ruined Amphitheater of Dionysos, god of entertainment and wine and the almost intact Herodion, the music school that was found by the 2nd century popular Sophist Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla which is being used for musical or theatrical performances by the most popular artists.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
Temple of Olympian Zeus. The biggest Temple of mainland Europe and the oldest offering to the dedication of the king of the Pagan Gods. The Arch of Hadrian is located in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, dividing the city into two parts.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Panathenaic Stadium
Panathenaic Stadium or Kalimarmaro which granted the second title by its construction material. This is a reconstruction of the old 2nd century A.D. Stadium of Herodes Atticus. This marvellous stadium can fit 60.000 spectators and was used for the first Marathon Race and Modern Olympics in 1896.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Hellenic Parliament
Parliament of Greece to watch the change of the National Guard, learn about the Greek Revolution of 1821, the guards' uniforms and see the Tomb and Statue of the Unknown Soldier. The duration of the change of the National Guard is 10 minutes every other day except every Sunday that the Guards perform a parade at 10:20 for 40 minutes.
Departing from the Parliament the tour drives you in front of the Catholic Cathedral of St. Paul, the National Bank of Greece, Old Parliament of Athens (national museum of Athens) and in front of the Trilogy of Athens. The Trilogy of Athens consists of the Academy of Science, University of Athens (Kapodistriako) and National Library.
Duration: 40 minutes
5
Mount Lycabettus
The highest mountain of central Athens Lycabettus, drive past the Embassies area to reach the highest location of Athens (280m) and enjoy the spectacular view of the Region of Attiki and the Aegean Sea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
