The tour begins at the city’s most iconic and monumental site, the legendary Acropolis. Next, at the Acropolis Museum, you’ll be utterly captivated by an extraordinary collection of sculptures that weave together a history spanning over 2,500 years. Finally, in the old town of Plaka, you’ll have memorable encounters with local traditions.
The tour begins at the city’s most iconic and monumental site, the legendary Acropolis. Next, at the Acropolis Museum, you’ll be utterly captivated by an extraordinary collection of sculptures that weave together a history spanning over 2,500 years. Finally, in the old town of Plaka, you’ll have memorable encounters with local traditions.
- Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece. It contains the remnants of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical importance, the most renowned being the Parthenon. The term Acropolis is derived from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, “highest point,…
- Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel situated on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece. It contains the remnants of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical importance, the most renowned being the Parthenon. The term Acropolis is derived from the Greek words ἄκρον (akron, “highest point, extremity”) and πόλις (polis, “city”). The term is generic, and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. In ancient times, the Acropolis of Athens was also known as Cecropia, named after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first king of Athens.
- Acropolis Museum - The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the findings from the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was constructed to house every artifact discovered on the rock and the surrounding slopes, spanning from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. The Acropolis Museum is also situated over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens.
- Panathenaic Stadium - The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is a multi-purpose stadium in Athens, Greece. It is one of the main historic attractions of Athens and is the only stadium in the world made entirely of marble.
(Short stop for photos)
- Presidential Mansion - The Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece, is the official residence of the president of the Hellenic Republic. It previously served as the Royal Palace until the monarchy was abolished by the 1973 referendum.
- Changing of the Guard Ceremony - The Presidential Guard is a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece. This unit is notable as the last unit of Evzones in the Hellenic Army and is closely associated with the traditional Evzone’s uniform, which evolved from the attire worn by the klephts during the Greek War of Independence. The most recognizable item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. From 1868–1914 and 1937–1973 (with interruptions), the guard also included a cavalry company.
- The Academy of Athens - The Academy of Athens is Greece’s national academy and the highest research institution in the country. Established in 1926, its founding principle traces back to the historical Academy of Plato, and it operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy’s main building is one of Athens’ major landmarks.
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, commonly referred to as the University of Athens (UoA), is a public university located in Zografou, a suburban town in the Athens agglomeration, Greece. It has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution in 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 in Europe by enrollment, with over 69,000 registered students.
- National Library of Greece - The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens. Founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1832, its mission is to locate, collect, organize, describe, and preserve the perpetual evidence of Greek culture and its development over time, as well as significant representative evidence of human intellectual production. The National Library of Greece ensures equal access to these items based on the freedom of knowledge, information, and research.
- National History Museum (Old Parliament) - The Old Parliament House on Stadiou Street in Athens housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1935. It now hosts the National Historical Museum, which was founded in 1882 and is the oldest of its kind in Greece.
- Syntagma - Syntagma Square, or “Constitution Square,” is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was compelled to grant following a popular and military uprising on September 3, 1843. It is located in front of the 19th-century Old Royal Palace, which has housed the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square in modern Athens from both a historical and social perspective, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics.
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens - The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation, commonly known as the Metropolis or Mitropoli, is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all of Greece.
- Plaka - Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, situated around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, featuring labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of ancient Athens. It is known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods” due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
(walk around and lunch break)
- Lycabettus Hill - Lycabettus Hill, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos, or Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens, with pine trees covering its base. The name also refers to the residential neighborhood immediately below the east of the hill. The hill is a popular tourist destination and can be ascended to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. At its two peaks are the 19th-century Chapel of St. George, a theater, and a restaurant.
- Private transportation
- Map of Athens and booklet of town’s highlights
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Map of Athens and booklet of town’s highlights
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets 30 euro of Archeological site of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Personal expenses
- Entrance tickets 30 euro of Archeological site of Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
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- The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.
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