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Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local
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Athens
Explore Athens in 5 hours: Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Panathenian Stadium, Plaka, Monastiraki, and more. Discover history, culture, and cuisine with a local guide.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel perched on a rocky hill above the city, featuring the remains of several historically and architecturally significant buildings, the most renowned being the Parthenon.
- Erectheion - The temple with six female figures, known as the Caryatids.
- Temple of Athena Nike - The temple dedicated to the Wingless Goddess.
- Propylaia - The grand entrance gate.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - A stone Roman theater located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
- Theater of Dionysus - An ancient Greek theater on the south slope of the Acropolis, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
- Areopagus - Also known as Mars Hill, this prominent rock outcrop northwest of the Acropolis was the site of a court in classical times that handled cases of homicide, wounding, religious matters, and arson of olive trees. It is named after Ares, who was mythologically tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon’s son Halirrhothius.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - The largest temple from Hellenic and Roman times.
- Panathenaic Stadium - The venue of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - A memorial dedicated to the Unknown Soldier, featuring the changing of the Guards (Evzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite Syntagma Square.
- Plaka - The oldest neighborhood in Athens.
- Monastiraki - A vibrant area known for landmarks like the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora, and the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, which houses a museum of Athenian artifacts. The Monastiraki Flea Market offers a variety of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenir T-shirts.
- The Academy of Athens - Greece’s national academy and highest research institution, established in 1926 and supervised by the Ministry of Education.
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The first university in Athens.
- Vallianeio Megaron - The National Library of Greece, located near the city center, designed by Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen as part of his famous Trilogy of neoclassical buildings, which also includes the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
- Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus) - The highest point in Athens, offering breathtaking views.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request
- Lunch
Additional Information
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.
Location
Acropolis
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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M4256fslindseym
May 23, 2024
The man the myth legend - This guy can do it all! Honestly the best day we spent in Greece was with this guy. Felt like we knew him for 20 years. The hospitality, sprinter van, cold waters, narration, everything! No detail was left out. He lives to make you happy.
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Roger_l
May 7, 2024
Extremely knowledgeable and personable - Lazarus and Natasha were outstanding. They were very knowledgeable about the history and culture. They adapted the day to our interests and the holiday closures.
We will definitely search them out for our next trip!
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Randy_m
May 7, 2024
Great Geece overview - We had no idea that we had planned our one full day in Greece on Orthodox Easter when all the major archaeological sites were closed. However, Theodore our driver was able to cover even more area with the extra time allowed by not visiting the sites from the interior and gave us great history and local insights to what we were seeing. He also took us to great little hidden "local" spots.
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Steena_c
Oct 29, 2023
Great trip! - Peter was always sure to check with us about physical limitations and answering all questions. He tailored it to what we wanted to see. He was wonderful!
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Donnasi4438ne
Oct 21, 2023
Super tour of Athens! - This was a great overview of Athens. Our tour guide, George, was a retired professor and very knowledgeable. We had a separate driver to skillfully navigate the crowded streets. Since the tour was private, George customized it to our requests. The vehicle was a very comfortable Mercedes minivan. We were very pleased and highly recommend any tours from this vendor.
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Tanya_m
Oct 21, 2023
Great food and spectacular guide - Niki was an excellent guide and the food stops were of great local quality and quite plentiful. I don’t need to eat again for a week!
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Fearless15756422414
Oct 18, 2023
The Best Tours! - Highly recommend GOLDEN GREECE tours! We did 2 tours with them and they both were phenomenal! Will definitely use them again and will be recommending their services to my clients. Thank you for an incredible experience and showing us around your beautiful country.
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Stella_r
Oct 8, 2023
Costas and Lazarus were... - Costas and Lazarus were both so kind and helpful! Costas knew so much about the city and enjoys teaching the history. Overall great experience!
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A1726hopatriciab
Oct 6, 2023
Outstanding experience - Our guide, Kostas, and driver, Lazarus, were amazing. They took us to the important landmarks of the ancient city and also to the heart of the city that locals know and love. Kostas was extremely knowledgeable and proved to be an excellent teacher. Lazarus' ability to navigate the city streets was impressive and skillful. We would highly recommend requesting their services.
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Dream585107
Oct 5, 2023
Wonderful information and places in fast time! - Awesome driver Lazarus & guide Costas
Thank you!! Loved your beautiful city 💖
The opportunity to ask questions from a local teacher in a small group was perfect. 5 of us!
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