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Journey Through Time – Athens Walking Tour
Take on an easy-paced walking tour and experience a journey through time as you explore the historical capital of Europe, Athens. Witness unique sites, hear captivating stories and learn about Athens wealthy heritage, history and culture. Start the journey in front of the greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Greek civilization, the Acropolis of Athens.…
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Footsteps of Apostle Paul from Athens to Corinth, Private Day Tour
This tour gives us the opportunity to visit and explore the places where St. Paul preached to the ancient Greeks in Athens and Corinth, in a day. The tour starts by visiting the “Areos Pagos” (literally, Mars Hill) at the foot of the Acropolis. Continuing our tour to our next stop, the “Agora”, we’ll have…
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Acropolis, Temple Of Zeus,Olympic Stadium,Parliament,Guards Athens private Tour
From Ancient monuments and medieval churches. it’s hard to get bored in Athens. No visit to Athens is complete without checking out the plethora of historical sites that run throughout the city Highlights. Acropolis – Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Trilogy Of Athens, Temple Of Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, The Parliament of Athens…
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Olympic Games Small-Group Workout and Race in Athens
Take part in a fun and easy activity in venues connected to real Olympic events! Get the background on what the Olympics were really about and find out more about how ancient Olympic athletes trained. You’ll get to practice the discus, the javelin throw, the shot put and the long jump before you compete in…
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Ancient Greece and Meteora, 5-Days Private Tour
Begin in Athens, exploring the iconic Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, 1896 Olympic Stadium, and the Changing of the Guard at Parliament. Drive along the scenic Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio, where you’ll visit the majestic Temple of Poseidon and enjoy breathtaking sea views. Travel to the Corinth Canal, an engineering marvel, then explore Ancient…
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Running Through the History of Athens with Personal Trainer
Explore Athens on an exhilarating running tour that takes you through ancient streets, iconic landmarks, and breath-taking cityscapes, blending fitness with history. From Syntagma Square to the Acropolis and the Old Olympic Stadium, every step immerses you in the energy and legacy of Greece!
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Athens&Cape Sounion full day tour: The Golden Age of Athens
See all major attractions of Athens on a private full-day tour. Visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon (perfection in architecture), watch the changing of the Guards at the Parliament), the Olympic Stadium where the first Olympics took place, see the biggest temple of ancient Greece and experience the culture and history of the ancient…
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Full Day Athens City tour and Cape Sounio with Lunch
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of…
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Athens half day Private Tour
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…
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Experience Athens Like a Local: Full-Day Private Tour
In this tour, you will have a great taste of Athens! During your private tour you will visit the sacred Rock of the Acropolis with the Parthenon, admire the remains of Zeus’s Temple, visit the modern Olympic, Panathenaic or “Kalimarmaro” stadium, and then pass through the National Gardens into the heart of the city. You…
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Athens private day tour (up to 8 hours), from Athens center or Piraeus
We visit Athens as travelers, not as tourists. We get as excited as you to travel, to enjoy history/culture, scenery, photography. If you want to see everything that Athens has to offer, then we suggest both modern & classical Athens sites in a full day tour. The day starts with convenient pickup and then takes…
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Private Day Trip to Corinth Canal and Ancient Olympia from Athens/Pireaus
Ancient Olympia Day trip offers the visitor the irresistible combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. The ancient Olympic Games were a series of athletic festivals held in honor of Zeus,The games were originally held in Olympia as early as the 776 BC. The most outstanding building…
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Athens Half Day Tour, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hephaistus
A visit to Athens is not complete if you haven’t visited the Acropolis and the Parthenon that has been ornamenting and overlooking the city for more than 2500 years. Athens Taxi Travel offers you the chance to experience Athens giving you a total flexibility in your options and choices. You can explore and discover the…
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Katakolon Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Ancient Olympia and Archeological Site
When your cruise docks in the Katakolon port, take a private shore excursion to Olympia, where you’ll discover its famous archeological site on a walking tour. Ancient Olympia is the sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the classical Olympic Games were held. See the remains of the original Olympic stadium, the Bouleuterion and the Temple of…
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Private local tour of the archaeological site and museum of Olympia
Once in Olympia, the highlights to visit are the Archeological Museum also called the New Museum and the Archeological site. In the archeological site, among several other remains of important buildings, you will see the gymnasium and the palaestra, the round Philipeion, the workshop of Phidias where the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was…
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Steps of Apostle Paul in Athens and Corinth
The tour starts with a visit to the sacred Acropolis hill. Passing through the monumental Propylaia you will be standing in front of the Parthenon enjoying a panoramic view of the city. Next comes the temple of Zeus, the largest temple in the country built for the king of the Olympian Gods, and then a…
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Athens Greece plus Temple of Poseidon, Sounion
A unique full day private tour of the highlights of Athens, Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Explore Acropolis and the temples of Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, Athena Nike, the Odeon of Herodus Atticus and the Dionysus theatre. Visit Acropolis Museum(optional) and admire closely all the unique findings. See up close the temple of Zeus…
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Athens and Cape Sounio Sunset Tour by Local Guide
We will start our journey from your pickup point and we will start from the acropolis hill which is one of the must points of Athens after visiting the acropolis we will head towards the temple of Olympian Zeus’s you will have a chance to visit and onwards we will do the city tour around…
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Jewish & Athens highlights Private tour from Athens Piraeus (8h )
We visit Athens/ Jewish sites as travelers, not as tourists. If you want to see the Jewish & Athens highlights, we recommend a 8 hour private day tour. The tour starts with a convenient pickup from your location ( Athens – Piraeus) and then takes you to the Acropolis Museum & Hill, Zeus Temple, Olympic…
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Athens, The Acropolis and Cape Sounion Full-Day Tour with Lunch
Accompanied by a local guide, enjoy the striking contrasts in Athens between the ancient and the modern. Visit the Acropolis, the glory of ancient Athens, as well as the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century, and other notable buildings.…
The Olympic Stadium is named for Greek athlete Spiros Louis, winner of the 1896 marathon.
Stadium renovations took place over the course of two years, when Athens was working hard to rebuild and modernize its infrastructure in anticipation of the 2004 games. A gargantuan, earthquake-proof roof was added, and a thermophile lawn with an inbuilt irrigation system was grown. Today, most people come here for concerts and sporting events. Unless you have tickets, the only way to visit the stadium is as part of a group tour organized ahead of time.
Things to Know Before You Go
- OAKA is a must-visit for sports fans.
- The center is open for group tours (of over 15 people) with advance reservation; smaller groups or individuals must join a tour to visit.
- The Olympic Stadium is not to be confused with the Panathenaic Stadium, constructed in the fourth century BC and used for early Olympic Games, 15 minutes away.
How to Get There
OAKA is located about a half-hour drive northeast of Syntagma Square. Numerous buses stop nearby, and the Neratziotissa train station is a 7-minute walk from the stadium. The Eirini station on line 1 of the Athens Metro is also nearby.
When to Get There
Visiting OAKA requires advance planning: You either need to join a tour, have a group of 15 people and set up a tour, or visit for a concert or sporting match. Plan ahead if you want to attend an event, or look into booking a group tour for a more in-depth experience.
The Olympic Games in Greece
The Olympic Games began in the 11th century BC in Greece as a festival dedicated to the god Zeus. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896 in the Panathenaic Stadium, a 4th-century BC stadium which was restored for the games. The 2004 games were only the second Olympics ever held in the country.