4 Hours - Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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If you have short time but you want to see the highlights of Athens that’s the best way! Visit the Acropolis and feel captured by the symbol of the western civilization. Then enjoy your drive around the city admiring the most important parts of it.

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1. Acropolis
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
2. Propylaea
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
3. Parthenon
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian Democracy and the werstern civilization.
4. Erechtheion
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
5. Temple of Athena Nike
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
6. Theater of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus Elefthereus is a major theatre in Athens, considered to be the world's first theatre, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis
7. Herod Atticus Odeon
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
8. Temple of Olympian Zeus
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods,by way of Hadrian's Arch.
9. Panathenaic Stadium
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
10. Mount Lycabettus
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.
11. The Academy of Athens
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.
12. The Academy of Athens
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
13. National Library of 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,
14. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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.
15. Hellenic Parliament
The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.
16. Plateia Syntagmatos
Syntagma 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.

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Posted By : Russell_E
Chris, our driver was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We did and saw a lot in a few short hours. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 07:37:52

Posted By : Leah_G
The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. You have the opportunity to get out of the bus at 5 places - the Acropolis, temple of Zeus, Olympic stadium, to watch the changing of the guard, and to see a panoramic view of the city. The guide educates you in the bus and then you walk around and see each area on your own. The rest of the time is spent in a VERY nice air conditioned van. This is the perfect tour during the warm summer months.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 03:28:27

Posted By : Rachel_K
Great way to see the most of the sites and skip lines! Our driver was prompt, personable and very knowledgable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 17:20:26

Posted By : Scott_M
The tour was fantastic and we saw everything we wanted to . We loved our guied Alias as he was very knowledgeable and personable . I would recommend this company to anyone coming to Athens
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 02:13:18

Posted By : Rhiann_H
What a fantastic day! Our tour guide Andreas was absolutely brilliant, so knowledgeable, helpful, efficient, he made our day a million times more incredible so thank you very much Andreas!!

A wonderful day, tailored to our needs fully. Nothing was too much trouble. We saw all of the highlights of Athens & more, Andreas recommended a great restaurant for lunch too, which was delicious.

He taught us loads about the city & the history. The day would not have been as good without him.

Thank you again for memories to last a lifetime!
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 15:43:25

Posted By : Jered_H
We had a fantastic morning with our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and we could tell that he was very proud of his country’s history and really enjoyed sharing it with others. We learned so much and saw much in a short time. Fantastic day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 08:58:55

Posted By : Jill_S
I had no idea what to expect but Athens was more than what I could have expected and our tour guide was amazing. He really knew the city well. I learned so much about the beautiful city
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 22:19:32

Posted By : LISA_C
Our guide, Alexander was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. You can go at your own pace, which we enjoyed.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 14:05:15

Posted By : Renata_J
Worthwhile tour of Athens with v knowledgeable driver. We recommend taking this tour in the morning.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 22:10:52

Posted By : Shana_R
We had a great tour guide who kept us fully engaged the entire time. There was enough time to visit each location and we even stopped when we needed to.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 12:52:19