This tour gives you the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrians Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the harmony between material and spirit, the monument that puts order in the mind, the Parthenon. Continue and visit a must see in Athens, the place where finally the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The New Acropolis Museum, voted by the Sunday Times as the 3rd best museum of the world.
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 4 hours 45 minutes
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby if pre-arranged
Ending point:
Hotel or central location
Departures:
8:45 AM. Select Sundays in November and March. Runs daily from April to October
Included: Entrance fees to Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, Skip the line (The guide will keep the tickets so the clients dont wait in the line)
Visits to: Panathenaic Stadium, Acropolis, and The New Acropolis Museum, Passes by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrians Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
Not Included:
Lunch, gratuities
Additional Information:
Max 48 pax. Tour does not operate May 1.
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