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Athens Half Day Tour: Mythology

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Athens

The tour that was just described is the most beautiful and otherworldly for any of the fans of ancient cities throughout the world. Our guests will have the amazing opportunity to walk and socialize at the same places that the greatest men on earth lived and thought. They’ll share the same paths and roads with ancient Gods, Heroes, and Wisemen.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Temple of Athena Nike - The Temple of Athena Nike at the Acropolis was built to ensure victory in battles for the Athenians. It is a renowned marble temple.
Parthenon - Constructed between 447 B.C. and 438 B.C., the Parthenon is dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and protector of the city. It originally had 97 columns, of which 65 remain. The statues were crafted by Phidias, with Iktinos as the architect and Kallikrates as the engineer. It is considered the birthplace of democracy.
Temple of Olympian Zeus - Built in the second century by the Roman Emperor Hadrian, this temple was dedicated to Zeus. It was the site of the Panathenaic Games, dedicated to Athena. Of the original 104 columns, only 15 remain. The temple is named after Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and the mythical home of Zeus.
Temple of Hephaestus - This temple is dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths, and Athena Pronoia. It is the only monument in perfect condition. Athenians used to buy weapons and small statues to honor Athena here.
Roman Agora - During Roman times, this was a major marketplace. It also housed the Tower of the Winds, an ancient clock that measured time and wind direction. It was the most luxurious part of Athens.
Changing of the Guard Ceremony - This world-famous ceremony features the Evzones, armed soldiers, changing guard every hour at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Plaka - The ancient city of Plaka dates back to the 7th century B.C. and is entirely made of marble. We offer driving tours to explain the history of Athens.
Arch of Hadrian - Built by the Greeks to honor Hadrian for completing the Temple of Zeus with the help of 1,000 slaves. It marks the boundary between the old city of Theseus and the new city of Hadrian.
Panathenaic Stadium - Construction of this stadium began in 335 B.C. It was the endpoint of the first marathon and has a capacity of 65,000 people. Made entirely of marble, it hosted the Panathenaic Games and the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, initiated by George Averoff and Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
Stoa of Attalos - King Attalos of Pergamon dedicated this stoa to the Athenians as a marketplace. It features 10 statues of heroes.
Ancient Agora of Athens - Home to the Temple of Hephaestus and the Library of Hadrian, the second-largest library in the world after the Library of Alexandria. It was frequented by Greek philosophers.
Lycabettus Hill - The highest point in Athens, offering stunning views and home to the Church of Saint George.
Aristotle’s Lyceum - Aristotle’s school, where he taught students and was invited by Philip II to tutor Alexander the Great. It is one of the three greatest philosophical schools in the world.