Athens Sightseeing: Full-day Private Athens Sightseeing Tour City, Historical and Theme Tours
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About this experience
✔ Health & safety measures apply✔ Private tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 8 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.00 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel
LANGUAGES: English
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Athens Sightseeing tour is private for up to 7 participants. Only your group will participate
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable full-day Athens Sightseeing tour and delve into the fascinating history of the Greek capital. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring ancient world as you visit iconic archaeological sites, with the magnificent Acropolis taking center stage. Explore the acclaimed new Acropolis Museum, marveling at its remarkable collection. Traverse the vibrant heart of the city, soaking in its modern energy and vibrant atmosphere. This comprehensive tour promises to unveil the rich tapestry of Athens, blending its ancient past with its dynamic present, creating a truly unforgettable experience.
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24/7 support is available for this Athens Sightseeing tour. Please send us mail at support@gofreedly.com and enjoy personalized assistance and supportHighlights
◾Marvel at the grandeur of the Parthenon, an iconic symbol perched atop Acropolis hill, offering breathtaking views of Athens.◾Explore Athens' renowned monuments, including the majestic Erectheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, Propylaia, and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, each steeped in rich history and architectural splendor.
◾Immerse yourself in the captivating exhibits of the new Acropolis Museum, where ancient artifacts come to life, providing a deeper understanding of Greek culture and heritage.
About this Experience
✔ Health & safety measures apply✔ Private tour
✔ No booking fees
DURATION: 8 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.00 am
MEETING POINT: At your hotel
LANGUAGES: English
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Athens Sightseeing tour is private for up to 7 participants. Only your group will participate
Description - What to expect
Athens is a spectacular city. It combines perfectly the old with the modern. In this full-day Athens sightseeing tour, you will discover the most profound ancient civilization and admire the relics of the place where democracy was born.Start your Athens sightseeing tour from the famous Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, the best example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, Erectheion, featuring six female figures known as Caryatides and the Temple of Athena Nike. The complex includes Propylaia (the monumental Gate), the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Dionysus theater, and finally, the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached Christianity for the first time in Athens).
Next to your Athens Sightseeing tour is the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times), the Panathenaic Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games in 1896), the memorial of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional Square.
Continue your private tour with a visit to the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens, and the National Greek Library) and finally the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens) for some spectacular views of the entire city. Discover the charming part of Athens, strolling Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens, with a wealth of shops selling handmade crafts and gifts for you to buy and Monastiraki, where you can have a pleasant walk and do your shopping.
If the time permits, you will visit the Ancient Greek Agora and the Roman Agora (ancient markets), to admire the temple of Hephaestus (the most well-preserved temple in Greece), the Stoa of Attalos and the beautiful St. Catherine Orthodox church.
When you feel hungry, get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch in one of the traditional Athens restaurants.
Your Athens Sightseeing tour will end with a visit to the impressive New Acropolis Museum. Get the chance to see the original marble of the Parthenon and a superb collection of artifacts and relics found in the Acropolis excavations.
What's included, what's not
✔ Private vehicle fully airconditioned✔ English-speaking escort
✔ Hotel pick up/drop off or at designated meeting points
✔ All local taxes
✖ Entrance fees
✖ Meals & drinks
✖ Licensed tour guide (upon request & extra charge)
Free Cancellation
Free cancellation is available for this Athens sightseeing tour up to 48 hours before the start of the experienceHealth and safety
✔ Provider complies with local legislation and applicable health recommendations with regard to Covid-19 prevention measuresDescription - What to expect
Athens is a spectacular city. It combines perfectly the old with the modern. In this full-day Athens sightseeing tour, you will discover the most profound ancient civilization and admire the relics of the place where democracy was born.Start your Athens sightseeing tour from the famous Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, the best example of classic architecture of the 5th century BC, Erectheion, featuring six female figures known as Caryatides and the Temple of Athena Nike. The complex includes Propylaia (the monumental Gate), the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Dionysus theater, and finally, the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos (the first ancient court and the place that St. Paul preached Christianity for the first time in Athens).
Next to your Athens Sightseeing tour is the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus (the largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times), the Panathenaic Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games in 1896), the memorial of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional Square.
Continue your private tour with a visit to the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy, the First University of Athens, and the National Greek Library) and finally the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens) for some spectacular views of the entire city. Discover the charming part of Athens, strolling Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens, with a wealth of shops selling handmade crafts and gifts for you to buy and Monastiraki, where you can have a pleasant walk and do your shopping.
If the time permits, you will visit the Ancient Greek Agora and the Roman Agora (ancient markets), to admire the temple of Hephaestus (the most well-preserved temple in Greece), the Stoa of Attalos and the beautiful St. Catherine Orthodox church.
When you feel hungry, get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine and have a memorable lunch in one of the traditional Athens restaurants.
Your Athens Sightseeing tour will end with a visit to the impressive New Acropolis Museum. Get the chance to see the original marble of the Parthenon and a superb collection of artifacts and relics found in the Acropolis excavations.