Athina Trip Overview
Discover Athens’s from above and snap postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists. Walk in the footsteps of Ancient Philosophers and Heroes. This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to exercise while exploring Athens.
– Discover Athens from above as you walk from one hill to the other
– Enjoy an easy hike with exploration
– Explore the city away from the crowds and discover lesser-known lookouts
– Snap shots of Athens famous landmarks as you pass by them
– Refresh with an organic energy juice
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
Discover Athens’s from above and snap postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists. Walk in the footsteps of Ancient Philosophers and Heroes. This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to exercise while exploring Athens.
– Discover Athens from above as you walk from one hill to the other
– Enjoy an easy hike with exploration
– Explore the city away from the crowds and discover lesser-known lookouts
– Snap shots of Athens famous landmarks as you pass by them
– Refresh with an organic energy juice
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece
Are you ready to explore Athens from above? Don’t worry, you won’t need to board a plane but instead enjoy a hike from one hill to the other with an expert guide to enjoy this tour.
Our friendly, professional mountain guide will walk with you through the city’s highlights whilst helping you to spot dramatic scenes that many visitors miss.
We will start our hike by climbing up Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos Hill. Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill is the highest point of Athens. From the top (weather permitting) you can see as far afield as Aegina island! After all, the myth says that the hill was created by the Goddess of wisdom Athena.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Next, we will venture into the city passing by most of the city’s landmarks. Admire the temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian’s arch.
Pass By: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
We’ll pass by the Panathenaic Stadium- the stage of the first Modern Olympic Games.
Pass By: Herod Atticus Odeon, Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens Greece
We’ll pass by and admire the Odeon of Herodus Atticus.
Pass By: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
We’ll pass by and admire some of the exterior exhibits of the Acropolis Museum.
Admire from below the extremely photogenic Acropolis of Athens and one of the most popular sites and sights in the world, the iconic Parthenon!
Stop At: Areopagus, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece
We will move on to the hill of the Areopagus. The Areopagus is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens. In classical times, this was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court, which mainly dealt with homicide. From here, admire the ancient sights and especially the Ancient Agora, which is located just underneath it.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
Finally, we will make our way to the Hill of the Nymphs. This small hill about 100 meters in height, is located to the north point of the green area making up the south west area of the Acropolis
During our tour, we will have a stop for a much-needed energy drink from organic local vegetables and fruit.
By the end of our tour, you will have explored the most interesting parts of the city while exercising.
Don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
