Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater & the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos
Next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896), the memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
We will also drive through Plaka (the oldest neighborhood in Athens) & Monastiraki (Flea Market)
After that let’s see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy of Science, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library) & the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.
After all get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine in a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ Bottled water
✔ Driver/guide
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Local taxes
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✖ Entrance Fees
✖ Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
✖ Licensed Tour guide on request
✖ Lunch
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. Vision Omonia
13. Anixis
14. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
15. Novotel Athenes
16. Georgias House 7 min from Athens Airport
17. Hotel Tier Collection
18. Hotel Byron
19. Bob W. Eolou Athens
20. Ambrosia Suites
Additional Info: We offer traveler pickup.
We suggest that the tour starts at 8:00 am.
If for any reason this is not convenient for you we will adjust the time according to your needs.
Itinerary
1
Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Duration: 1.6666666666667 hours
2
Erectheion
The temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides
3
Tempio Di Athena Nike
Wingless Godess
5
Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece.
6
Teatro Di Dioniso
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
7
Areopago
Areopagus (Mars Hill) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares". In classical times, it was the location of a court, also often called the Areopagus, that tried cases of deliberate homicide, wounding and religious matters, as well as cases involving arson of olive trees. Ares was supposed to have been tried by the gods on the Areopagus for the murder of Poseidon's son Halirrhothius (a typical example of an aetiological myth).
8
Tempio Di Zeus Olimpio
The largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Panathenaic Stadium
The stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Tomba Del Milite Ignoto
The memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
Duration: 20 minutes
11
Plaka
The oldest neighborhood in Athens
12
Monastiraki
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts.
13
The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.
14
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The First University of Athens
15
The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
16
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)
The highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
