Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local

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About this activity

Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater & the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos

Next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896), the memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.

We will also drive through Plaka (the oldest neighborhood in Athens) & Monastiraki (Flea Market)

After that let’s see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy of Science, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library) & the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.

After all get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine in a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Golden Greece Tours

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local taxes
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Not included

Not included: Entrance Fees
Not included: Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
Not included: Licensed Tour guide on request
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Acropolis

1 h 40 min Admission not included

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon.
Erectheion

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The temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides
Temple of Athena Nike

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Wingless Godess
Stop 4

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The monumental Gate
Herod Atticus Odeon

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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece.
Theatre of Dionysus

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The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
Areopago

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Areopagus (Mars Hill) is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Its English name is the Late Latin composite form of the Greek name Areios Pagos, translated "Hill of Ares". In classical times, it was the location of a court, also often called the Areopagus, that tried cases of deliberate homicide, wounding and religious matters, as well as cases involving arson of olive trees. Ares was supposed to have been tried by the gods on the Areopagus for the murder of Poseidon's son Halirrhothius (a typical example of an aetiological myth).
Temple of Olympian Zeus

10 min

The largest temple in Hellenic and Roman times
Panathenaic Stadium

10 min

The stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

20 min

The memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square.
Plaka

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The oldest neighborhood in Athens
Monastiraki

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Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts.
Academy of Athens

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The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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The First University of Athens
Stop 15

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The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

20 min

The highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking.