Cultural & Historical Land Adventure: Full Day Athens Private Tour by Athos Luxury Travel

Duration: 8 Hours Age: No age restrictions

Welcome to Athens, the birthplace of western Democracy & Philosophy! Encounter the highlights of Classical Athens with this full day private tour starting from the Acropolis of Athens, the city’s greatest and finest monument, dedicated to goddess Athena.

Visit the world famous Acropolis Museum, see some of the most famous masterpieces of the Classical Era and enjoy a truly unique experience of the daily life of ancient Athenians. Visit the Temple of Zeus & Hadrian’s Arch, the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of the Modern Era took place and the Syntagma Square. Make a quick stop in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the House of Parliament. Stroll around the Ancient Agora and discover the radiant temple of Hephaestus, at the top of the hill.

Walk around the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka and the narrow streets of the famous Anafiotika area, located in the shadow of the Acropolis and wander around the countless shops and local tavernas, the Monastiraki flea market etc. Pass by the Classical Trilogy (Academy, University, National Library) and enjoy the best panoramic view of Athens, on Lycabettus Hill.

Acropolis / Starting point

Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Acropolis at a convenient time of your choice.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens.

Temple of Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital Athens.

Panathenaic stadium

The Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (House of Parliament)

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.

Plaka

Plaka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture.

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off service

• English-speaking driver (not authorized to enter into the sites and museums as per Greek Law)

• Private transportation in a Mercedes vehicle

• Mineral water

• Wet and dry tissues

• WiFi

Excludes

• Entrance fees

• Food and drinks (unless specified)

• Gratuities (optional)

Important to Know

This is a private tour

Meals are not included in the rate, but adequate time will be given for a food or coffee break

The itinerary is subject to change according to the opening/closing hours of the venues and depending on the tourist season

Please wait in the hotel lobby/outside the apartment 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time

Comfortable shoes and clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are recommended

Smoking is not permitted inside the vehicle