Classical Athens Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour

You will be inspired by the Acropolis with the colonnaded majestic Parthenon temple, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, the Panathenaic Olympic Stadium or Kalimarmaro, the dazzling Acropolis Museum and the captivating National Archaeological Museum.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 metres above sea level before being tantalised by the neoclassical buildings of the ‘architectual trilogy’ consisting of the National library, Athens University and the Academy of Athens.

Pass by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square which is also intriguing!

Visit lively Monastiraki known for iconic landmarks such as the ruins of Hadrian’s library, the Stoa of Attalos and the ancient Agora together with its flea market is of significant interest!

After touring with us you will have seen and experienced the ‘real Greece’ we know and love.

Your sightseeing in Athens begins with the hill of Acropolis which will be the highlight of your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

The Propylaea is the monumental entrance to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the southwest of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.

The Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization.

The Erechtheion or Temple of Athena Polias is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, the strongest and most sacred place in ancient Athens, primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world’s first ever theatre, built at the foot of the Athens Acropolis.

Following our tour of the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the largest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian’s Arch.

We will visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

We will view the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which today is the Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as “Voulí ton Ellínon” is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.

Syntagma Square is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on the 3rd of September 1843.

The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.

The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Mr Theophil Hansen.

Moving on towards the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have experience the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis out to the Aegean Sea.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• This is a fully private tour, οnly your group will participate.
• Our tour drivers are not certified tour guides, but they are fluent in English and well versed in Greek history. Although they are not permitted to enter the archaeological sites with our guests, they can certainly answer all of your questions about the places you visit on tour and will definitely bring the history alive.

• Classical Athens Highlights: Half-Day Private Tour
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• WiFi on board
• Professional Tour Drivers with in-depth knowledge of Greek history
• Fully Private Tour
• Bottled water & refreshing wipes
• Hotel/Port pick-up and drop-off service
• Transportation by private first class vehicle
• Fluent English speaking and multi-lingual drivers

• Licensed tour guide to accompany guests into the sites and museums
• Entrance fees to the sites
• Food and Drinks
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (additional cost)

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• This Tour is Provided by Ancient Greece Tours & Transfers.
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