Athens Trip Overview
Be inspired by glorious Athens! The capital city of Greece, where many philosophers were born, was the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilisation and Empire.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 metres above sea level before being tantalized by the neoclassical buildings of the ‘architectural trilogy’ consisting of the National library, Athens University and the Academy of Athens.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square is also intriguing!
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.
Be charmed by the serene Athens Riviera and enchanted by the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age!
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Be inspired by glorious Athens! The capital city of Greece, where many philosophers were born, was the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilisation and Empire.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Lycabettus, 300 metres above sea level before being tantalized by the neoclassical buildings of the ‘architectural trilogy’ consisting of the National library, Athens University and the Academy of Athens.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Royal Guards at Constitution Syntagma Square is also intriguing!
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.
Be charmed by the serene Athens Riviera and enchanted by the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Pickup from your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hadrian’s Arch, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece
Drive by Hadrian’s Arch
Stop At: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece
Drive by the National Library and Athens University
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Drive by the Temple of Olympiad Zeus (optional to visit)
Stop At: Kallimarmaro, Kallimarmaro, Athens, Attica
Visit Olympic Stadium (Kallimarmaro)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus), Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus), Athens, Attica
Visit Licabettus Hill with magnificent panoramic views of Athens
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: National Archaeological Museum, Patision 44, Athens 106 82 Greece
Visit the breathtaking Archaeological Museum (with an option to visit the incredible Acropolis Museum)
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Old Parliament, Stadiou 13, Athina 105 61, Greece
Drive by the famous Stadiou street with the remarkable statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, “General” of the War Of Independence, 1821
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
Visit the Constitution Square, the Hellenic Parliament and the changing of the Royal Guards
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Enjoy lunch at a traditional taverna
Shopping for your friends and family in the flea market
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
Visit the remarkable Ancient Agora, tracing the footsteps of the Athenian philosophers
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis of Athens, Athens 105 58, Greece
Visit the Acropolis (Sacred rock) and glorious Parthenon
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Voula Beach, Athens Greece
Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Voula
Stop At: Varkiza, Varkiza, East Attica Region, Attica
Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Varkiza
Stop At: Glyfada, Glyfada, Attica
Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Glyfada
Stop At: Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni, East Attica Region, Attica
Coastal road past the wonderful beach of Vouliagmeni
Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece
Drive by the Athens Riviera, the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni ,Voula and Varkiza.
Be captivated by the crowning jewel,Cape Sounion dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon built during 444 – 440 BC, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age.
Enjoy your refreshments at the snack bar overlooking the temple and the sea.
Drive to Kavouri where you will treat your taste buds to delicious Greek delicacies by the Saronic sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kavouri Beach, Vouliagmeni Greece
Enjoy your evening dinner at the Athens Riviera by the Saronic sea!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Return to your chosen Hotel, Airbnb or apartment in Athens
Duration: 10 minutes