Athens Trip Overview
Are you intrested in exploring the ancient magic world with safety, comfort ,privatization, flexibility .So, here we are.Lets go together to explore the birth place of democracy and philosophy.
The Acropolis,Propylaea,Temple of Athena Nike, Erechthion,Parthenon the theater of Dionysos,the Roman Odeon and the Areopagus the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896 ,the Presidenstial Mansion, the ex-Royal Palace where you can enjoy the traditional Change of the Guards.Then the three buildings of knowledge (the University, the Academy, the National Library) the Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Old Greek Parliament.
The Lycabetus hill the Roman Agora in the famous Plaka .You’ll admire there the tower of the winds and the library of Adrian
.Then the Athenian riviera and the most beautiful suburbs of Athens the lake of Vouliagmeni with the medicinal water.Finally you’ll have your lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Are you intrested in exploring the ancient magic world with safety, comfort ,privatization, flexibility .So, here we are.Lets go together to explore the birth place of democracy and philosophy.
The Acropolis,Propylaea,Temple of Athena Nike, Erechthion,Parthenon the theater of Dionysos,the Roman Odeon and the Areopagus the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were revived on 1896 ,the Presidenstial Mansion, the ex-Royal Palace where you can enjoy the traditional Change of the Guards.Then the three buildings of knowledge (the University, the Academy, the National Library) the Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Old Greek Parliament.
The Lycabetus hill the Roman Agora in the famous Plaka .You’ll admire there the tower of the winds and the library of Adrian
.Then the Athenian riviera and the most beautiful suburbs of Athens the lake of Vouliagmeni with the medicinal water.Finally you’ll have your lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
The Athens sightseeing tour starts by visiting the imposing naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis. The tour includes a walk that travels the visitors through ancient times in one of the oldest cities in the world, which was considered as the cradle of the western civilization, birthplace of the philosophy, the theatre and the democracy.
By passing the monumental gate of Propylaea you’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and the Parthenon. You will enjoy the panoramic view of Athens and Piraeus port. At the foot of the Acropolis hill you’ll see the ancient theater of Dionysos (the oldest theatre of the world), the Odeon of Herodus Atticus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
The Acropolis Museum is consistently rated as one of the best museums in the world. Designed by New York’s, Bernard Tschumi, with local Greek architect Michael Photiadis, it is the perfect sanctuary for the ancient artefacts that were found in and around the Acropolis and successfully deconstructs how the Parthenon sculptures once looked to the citizens of ancient Athens.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Presidential Mansion, Herodou Attikou Street, Athens 106 74 Greece
The Presidential Palace, formerly known as the New Palace, today houses the Presidency of the Hellenic Republic and is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic in Athens. Prior to the abolition of the Kingdoms by the referendum of 1974, the building was the official palace of the Kings of the Greeks. There you will see the guards of the president of the Greek Republic a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece
Something that is unique to Greece are the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at the presidential mansion which occurs every day, every one hour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
The Panathenaic stadium provides you with a nice opportunity to learn how an ancient stadium of the 4th century BC was. The stadium doesn’t look like an ordinary archaeological site. There are no ruins. This stadium was not rebuilt during modern times. However, in 1896, during the first modern Olympic Games, there were works for the renovation of its marble covering. The work was financed by Georgios Averof. The present-day shape of the stadium is the same as the ancient stadium of the 4th century BC, was.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
The Academy of Athens was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. This building is a copy of the Propylaea of the Acropolis.
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece
Lycabettus hill is the highest point in the center of Athens. Thousands of Athenians and tourists climb up to the top every year to enjoy the view from a height of 277 meters.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
The Plaka area is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, is situated under the Acropolis, around the northeastern slopes of the Sacred Rock, between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations. Its village-like atmosphere, neoclassical buildings, quaint cafes, souvenir shops, and museums make it a favorite among visitors and Athenians who stroll along its narrow streets. Plaka is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roman Agora, Polignotou 3, Athens 105 55 Greece
The Roman Agora was created as a continuation of the Ancient Agora in order to satisfy the needs of the everyday life of the city. The Ancient Agora was connected with the Roman Agora through a road. The most important monuments are the tower of the winds and the Library of Adrian
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
A visit to the Monastiraki flea market in Athens is a must. Situated over a large area from Monastiraki square and metro station down to the end of Ermou street, the flea market is open every day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Paleo Faliro, Paleo Faliro, Attica
Palaio Faliro is a beautiful suburb situated on the east coast of the Phalerum Bay, a bay of the Saronic Gulf, 6 km southwest of Athens city center.
Pass By: Glyfada Beach, 18 Diadochou Pavlou Paralia Glyfadas tram station, Glyfada 166 75 Greece
Glyfada is packed with some of the capital’s best-known nightclubs, upscale restaurants, and shops. It could be argued to be one of the most “Americanized” of Athenian municipalities since an American airbase was located nearby until early 1990.
Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece
The Lake of Vouliagmeni is 21 km far from Athens it’s very known because of the medicinal waters.
Duration: 20 minutes
