Athens Half Day Private Luxury Tour Acropolis and Ancient Wonders

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Athens

  Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb in Athens or Piraeus port

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Acropolis

  Visit to the ACROPOLIS HILL and the PARTHENON Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena. The eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the Western Civilization. Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness and glamour of Greek ancient times. Starting off with the Acropolis, which in Greek translates to the edge of the city, the geographically and spiritually highest point according to ancient Greeks.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• Parthenon (Pass by)

  An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Ancient Agora of Athens

  "Welcome to the Ancient Agora of Athens! The Ancient Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, serving as a marketplace, civic center, and social hub. It was the site of many important events, including philosophical debates, theatrical performances, and athletic competitions. A Brief History The Ancient Agora dates back to the 6th century BC, when it was established as a marketplace and civic center. Over the centuries, it underwent several transformations, with various buildings and monuments being added or renovated. Key Landmarks - Stoa of Attalos: A large public building that housed shops, offices, and lecture halls. - Temple of Hephaestus: A well-preserved Doric temple dedicated to the god Hephaestus. - Ancient Bouleuterion: The seat of the Athenian Council, where important decisions were made. - Monument of the Eponymous Heroes: A statue group featuring heroes from ancient Athens. Duration: 50 minutes

  50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Acropolis Museum

  Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted as the best mono-thematic museum for 2019. You can choose to visit either the new Acropolis Museum, or the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Temple of Olympian Zeus

  Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Panathenaic Stadium

  We will continue our tour at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the modern Olympic Games started in 1896. Also called "Kallimarmaro" stadium, is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Plaka

  The old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Mount Lycabettus

  Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.Mount Lycabettus also known as Lycabettos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station can be found at Aristippou street). At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. At Lycabettus hill, you will encounter a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Changing of the Guard Ceremony

  The Changing of the Guard in Athens is one of the most impressive ceremonies of Greek tradition, taking place in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square. The ceremony is performed by the Evzones, the presidential guard of Greece, and is famous for its military precision and the unique, rhythmic movements of the soldiers. Every 60 minutes, the Evzones are replaced by new guards, dressed in their traditional uniforms, which include the fustanella (a pleated skirt) and red shoes with pompoms. The ceremony is open to the public and is a favorite attraction for visitors to the city.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Syntagma (Pass by)

  Syntagma Square (Constitution 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 3 September 1843.[2] It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square.

  Admission ticket free
• National Library of Greece (Pass by)

  National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece 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 Theophil Hansen.The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.

  Admission ticket free
• Arch of Hadrian (Pass by)

  The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

  Admission ticket free
• 10
  Monument to the Unknown Soldier

  Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Central Market Athens (Pass by)

  Feel , Taste, Walk in the Central Market of Athens experience leave in the HEART of ATHENS

  Admission ticket free
• 11
  Akadimia (Academy)

  The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece 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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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