Athens Under the Stars Mount Lycabettus Sunset & Night Views

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About this activity

Discover the magic of Athens at sunset on this exclusive 3-hour scenic driving tour. Travel in the comfort of a luxury private vehicle as the Greek capital transforms from golden afternoon light into a sparkling city beneath the stars.

The highlight of your experience is Mount Lycabettus, one of Athens’ most spectacular viewpoints. Arrive in time to admire the breathtaking sunset over the city, with panoramic views stretching across the Acropolis, historic neighborhoods, and the distant sea.

Make this moment unforgettable by enjoying your favorite drink as you watch the sun disappear below the horizon. Relax, take stunning photographs, and soak up the romantic atmosphere as the sky changes colors and the city lights begin to shine.

After sunset, enjoy the enchanting beauty of Athens by night, with illuminated landmarks and the magnificent Acropolis creating a truly memorable view.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–15 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Greek, English
Operated by: Yomadic.Tours & Transfers

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Watch the sunset over Athens from one of its most iconic viewpoints.
Included: *Experienced English-speaking driver
Included: Travel in comfort with a private vehicle and a relaxed itinerary.
Included: Relax in Comfort with Private Door-to-Door Transfers
Included: Enjoy a scenic 3-hour private driving tour of Athens.
Included: Capture memorable photographs of Athens at sunset and by night.
Included: Visit Mount Lycabettus for spectacular panoramic city views.
Included: Enjoy a drink while taking in the beautiful sunset atmosphere (drink at your own expense).
Included: Admire the illuminated Acropolis and the sparkling city skyline after dark.

Not included

Not included: Lunch, other beverages and meals.
Not included: Entrance fees for all the attractions
Not included: Kindly note that gratuities and tips are not included in the price and are left to your discretion.
Not included: Optional airport pick-up, available at an additional cost.
Not included: Entry/Admission - Parthenon
Not included: Entry/Admission - Acropolis Museum
Not included: Entry/Admission - Panathenaic Stadium
Not included: Entry/Admission - Ancient Agora of Athens
Not included: Entry/Admission - Roman Agora

Itinerary

Athens

Passing by

Pick up from your hotel, apartment, Airbnb, Athens airport, or Piraeus port
Acropolis

Passing by

*Marvel at the glowing Acropolis and other iconic monuments

*Walk on the land in which thousands of years ago some of the largest and most important parts of the global philosophy, politics, and science were born and flourished. Navigate ancient monuments of priceless cultural and historical value and experience in person the greatness and glamour of Greek ancient times. Starting off with the Acropolis, which in Greek translates to the edge of the city, the geographically and spiritually highest point according to ancient Greeks.
Parthenon

30 min Admission not included

On the top of this sacred hill, proudly stands the Parthenon, which is the epitome of ancient Greek architecture, where you will experience the greatness of ancient Greece captured on every piece of marble. An architectural jewel that hosts the best of what the human spirit and genius has ever conceived, an open embrace that awaits its famed sister marbles to welcome them home again.
Stop 4

15 min Admission not included

The Propylaea was the monumental gateway to the Acropolis of Athens and was one of several public works commissioned by the Athenian leader Pericles in order to rebuild the Acropolis a generation after the conclusion of the Persian Wars.
Temple of Athena Nike

Passing by

The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis. It has a prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner of the Acropolis to the right of the entrance, the Propylaea. In contrast to the Acropolis proper, a walled sanctuary entered through the Propylaea, the Victory Sanctuary was open, entered from the Propylaea's southwest wing and from a narrow stair on the north. The sheer walls of its bastion were protected on the north, west, and south by the Nike Parapet, named for its frieze of Nikai celebrating victory and sacrificing to their patroness, Athena and Nike.
Theatre of Dionysus

Passing by

The Theater 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. The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 17,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period. The theatre then fell into decay in the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated, and restored to its current condition until the nineteenth century.
Acropolis Museum

Passing by

At the foot of the Acropolis Hill in the shadow of the imposing Parthenon lays a modern jewel that houses some of the most important ancient Greek statues and works of art, the Acropolis Museum.
Arch of Hadrian

Passing by

The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Temple of Olympian Zeus

Passing by

The Temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympia, in the colloquial referred to as Columns of Olympian Zeus or (etymologically correct) Columns of Olympian Zeus is an important ancient temple in the center of Athens. Although its construction began in the 6th century BC, it was only completed during the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. It was the largest temple in Greece during Hellenistic and Roman
Panathenaic Stadium

Passing by

A stadium was built on the site of a simple racecourse by the Athenian statesman Lykourgos (Lycurgus) c. 330 BC, primarily for the Panathenaic Games. It was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian Roman senator, by 144 AD and had a capacity of 50,000 seats. After the rise of Christianity in the 4th century it was largely abandoned. The stadium was excavated in 1869 and hosted the Zappas Olympics in 1870 and 1875. After being refurbished, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896 and was the venue for 4 of the 9 contested sports. It was used for various purposes in the 20th century and was once again used as an Olympic venue in 2004. It is the finishing point for the annual Athens Classic Marathon. It is also the last venue in Greece from where the Olympic flame handover ceremony to the host nation takes place.
Akadimia (Academy)

Passing by

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. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Passing by

The University of Athens has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of 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 by enrollment in Europe, with over 69,000 registered students.

The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well. It was also the second academic institution after the Ionian Academy. This fledgling university consisted of four faculties; Theology, Law, Medicine and Arts (which included applied sciences and mathematics). During its first year of operation, the institution was staffed by 33 professors, while courses were attended by 52 students and 75 non-matriculated "auditors"
National Library of Greece

Passing by

The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of the 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. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.
Stop 14

15 min

Lycabettus Hill is a hill in Athens. It has the small church of Agios Georgios at the top and there is also a cable car. Lycabettus is the second highest point of the Athens basin after Turkovounia and rises to 277 meters above sea level and 227 meters above the city.

The Goddess Athena fell for her after a bad news that brought her a crow. Since then, the crows have turned black, the legend says
Plaka

Passing by

The old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Foivos Hotel Athens
Alter Athens Hotel
Zenith Hotel
Athens City Plaza
ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens Residence
Apollo Hotel
Titania Hotel
Athens Zafolia Hotel
Philippos Hotel
The Editor Athens Hotel
Anixis
Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre By IHG

and 523 more pickup points

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Traveler pick up is offered .

This is a private Tour ,only your group will participate.Thyou to the pick up time is adjustable upon your request.Your Personal Driver will pick you up and return you to the same place or to the point you prefer .

In case of a hotel , he will be waiting for you in the hotel Lobby.

In Case of a Apartment ,he will be waiting at the entrance of the Building .

For AirPort pick up , he will be waiting for you at the arrival Hall , just as you disembark , holding a sighn with your name on it to spot him upon arrival .We will monitor your flight and our driver will be there on time.

For Port pick ups he will be waiting for you at the gate , just as you disembark holding a sighn with your name on it spot him upon arrival .