Best of Athens and Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

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Duration:8 hours to 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Athens, Greece

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Explore all of Athens and Ancient Corinth historical highlights in comfort on this private, full-day tour. Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and then venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese. Visit Acropolis, where you can stroll through the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheum. Take views of the city from Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore the Ancient Corinth, the wealthiest city in all the ancient world, a leader amongst the powerful Greek city-states, built at the foothills of the rocky hill of Acrocorinth.

• Drive to the Parthenon where you have free time to visit the Acropolis Museum
• See the Hellenic Parliament guards; pass-by Panathenaic and Kalimarmaro stadiums
• Explore Ancient Corinth, antiquity’s most powerful commercial crossroads

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1. Acropolis
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.
2. Propylaea
The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars.
3. Parthenon
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.
4. Erechtheion
The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.
5. Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. In contrast to the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary entered through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea's southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north. The sheer walls of its bastion were protected on the north, west, and south by the Nike Parapet, named for its frieze of Nikai celebrating victory and sacrificing to their patroness, Athena and Nike.
6. Theater of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 17,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period. The theatre then fell into decay in the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored to its current condition until the nineteenth century.
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. The building was completed in 161 AD and then renovated in 1950.
8. Acropolis Museum
At the foot of the Acropolis Hill in the shadow of the imposing Parthenon lays a modern jewel that houses some of the most important ancient Greek statues and works of art, the Acropolis Museum.
9. Arch of Hadrian
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.
10. Temple of Olympian Zeus
Between the Acropolis and the Ilisos River are the remains of the Olympian Zeus Temple (now known as the Pillars of Olympian Zeus), one of Athens’ most important and oldest shrines. The space even today gives the visitor a sense of grandeur.
11. Panathenaic Stadium
Continuing with the stunning Calimarmaro or as it is called today, the Panathenaic Stadium, the house of the first modern Olympic games, made of Pentelic marble in which the Olympic ideals are still reflected today.
12. Mount Lycabettus
After leaving the beautiful Calimarmaro behind us, we will drive up to Lycabettus hill where you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the combination of ancient and modern Athens from above.
13. Syntagma
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.
14. Hellenic Parliament
View of the national guards and the monument of the unknown soldier. Quick stop for a photo.
15. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok. The tomb is guarded by the Evzones of the Presidential Guard.
16. The Academy of Athens
The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926 and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
17. National Library of Greece
The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of the 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.
18. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in both the Balkan Peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students. The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well. It was also the second academic institution after the Ionian Academy. This fledgling university consisted of four faculties; Theology, Law, Medicine and Arts (which included applied sciences and mathematics). During its first year of operation, the institution was staffed by 33 professors, while courses were attended by 52 students and 75 non-matriculated "auditors".
19. National History Museum (Old Parliament)
The Old Parliament House at Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum.
20. 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.
21. Corinth Canal
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island. The canal was dug through the isthmus at sea level and has no locks. It is 6.4 kilometres (4 mi) in length and only 21.4 metres (70 ft) wide at its base, making it impassable for many modern ships. From high up, you can enjoy the best view of Corinth's isthmus and admire the steep limestone walls while you observe the vessels below you navigate their way through the canal.
22. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta. The modern city of Corinth is located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of the ancient ruins. For Christians, Corinth is well known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament, First and Second Corinthians. Corinth is also mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as part of Paul the Apostle's missionary travels. In addition, the second book of Pausanias' Description of Greece is devoted to Corinth. Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. The Romans demolished Corinth in 146 BC, built a new city in its place in 44 BC, and later made it the provincial capital of Greece.
23. Archaeological Museum of Corinth
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was constructed between 1931-1932, with intentions to display the numerous recent archaeological excavations. The museum is located within the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece, and lies under the jurisdiction of the 37th Ephoreia of the Greek Archaeological Service. Key aspects of the Archaeological site of Ancient Corinth include: • Hadgimoustafa spring • Lechaion Road • Basilica • Fountain of Peirene • Stoa • Agora • Odien • Other temples • Theatre
24. Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Corinth was constructed in 550 BC.
25. Akrokorinthos
Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.

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Posted By : Meander642695
Very good experience indeed. We saw the historical facts of what has written in the new testament about the work of St.Paul in the area in 55AD. We can also imagined the hardship he experienced.
We were very happy with the tour guide cum chaffeur, Mr. Constantine. He drove well and safe with good explanstion. Good car also. Fantastic tour.
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 08:39:06

Posted By : G644OAmargaretw
Excellent tour. George was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. We saw everything we wanted to see and George’s knowledge of the area is outstanding. It was a pleasure to spend the day on this excursion with this guide.
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Posted On : 2023-10-21 11:44:25

Posted By : trevork472
Our tour guide Panos was fantastic. He arranged travel around crowds and got to places perfectly like the changing of Kings guard. Panos knowledge was excellent and he happily told about his country, reg ions and interesting sites. A great day out with local.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 11:34:47

Posted By : doris71957
Our tour guide, Nikos, in Athens and Corinth, Greece, was absolutely outstanding. His Mercedes Benz was clean and comfortable. His driving was excellent! He demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge about the history, architecture, and culture. Throughout the tour, he engaged us with fascinating stories, answered our questions with enthusiasm, and ensured that we experienced the highlights of both cities to the fullest. His passion and expertise truly made the tour an unforgettable and enriching experience. I highly recommend Nikos to anyone visiting Athens and Corinth.
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Posted On : 2023-07-05 13:36:16

Posted By : Laura_S
We had a great time on this tour!! Our tour guide was absolutely AMAZING! Panos made our tour extremely fun. Highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2022-11-04 15:32:07

Posted By : euromarined
It was an amazing day that we will remember! The car was clean and the service was perfect. The driver was pleasant and knowledgeable, he took us to all the historical places in Athens and ancient Corinth and he told us everything we should know about the history that was so interesting. Thanks again for an amazing day!!
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Posted On : 2022-07-10 15:40:42

Posted By : 486elinav
A fascinating experience! We had a wonderful day in Athens and Ancient Corinth. Greg, thank you for guiding us through a lifetime experience. We had a fantastic time. The car was clean and comfortable, and our driver was very professional and did an excellent job. He had reservations ready for us at lunch and it was delicious. It was a stress-free day for our group because he was so prepared and knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2022-06-13 07:09:02

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Best of Athens and Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Acropolis

2. Propylaea

3. Parthenon

4. Erechtheion

5. Temple of Athena Nike

6. Theater of Dionysus

7. Herod Atticus Odeon

8. Acropolis Museum

9. Arch of Hadrian

10. Temple of Olympian Zeus

11. Panathenaic Stadium

12. Mount Lycabettus

13. Syntagma

14. Hellenic Parliament

15. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

16. The Academy of Athens

17. National Library of Greece

18. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

19. National History Museum (Old Parliament)

20. Plaka

21. Corinth Canal

22. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

23. Archaeological Museum of Corinth

24. Temple of Apollo

25. Akrokorinthos

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WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Acropolis

2. Propylaea

3. Parthenon

4. Erechtheion

5. Temple of Athena Nike

6. Theater of Dionysus

7. Herod Atticus Odeon

8. Acropolis Museum

9. Arch of Hadrian

10. Temple of Olympian Zeus

11. Panathenaic Stadium

12. Mount Lycabettus

13. Syntagma

14. Hellenic Parliament

15. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

16. The Academy of Athens

17. National Library of Greece

18. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

19. National History Museum (Old Parliament)

20. Plaka

21. Corinth Canal

22. Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

23. Archaeological Museum of Corinth

24. Temple of Apollo

25. Akrokorinthos

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