Shared Tour: Athens sightseeing Acropolis and Museum
From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, on this half-day sightseeing tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and see top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace.
Set off and the initial photo stop is at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue on and see the most important landmarks of Athens finally reaching the Acropolis. Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC.
Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
Approximately 5 hours
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby
Ending point:
The same
Departure Time:
08:00 AM daily
Not Included:
Meal and drinks, gratuities Maximum number of participants: 50 people.
Tour does not operate: 2024: November 10, December 25 – 26. 2025: January 1, January 6, March 3, March 25, April 18, April 20 – 21, May 1, June 08 – 09, August 15, October 28, December 25-26
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