The tour begins from the Greek Parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the guards. You will then continue passing by the  National Gardens, St. Paul’s Church – Catholic Cathedral, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Academy, University of Athens , National Library, Old Parliament and the Russian Orthodox Church. A short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, the cradle of the first Olympic Games that took place in 1896. Passing by the Zappeion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.

Continue with a pleasant short walk, in order to visit the new Acropolis  Museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. You will then enter the Acropolis from the south slope,  to avoid the crowds and to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Theatre built in the 5th century BC. Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos.

After your guided tour at Acropolis you will pass by Mars and Pnyx Hill and you will enter the Ancient Agora where you will see The Attalos Gallery and finally the Temple of Hephaestus, this temple is smaller than the Parthenon, but in its beauty and perfection  may well compete with the Parthenon.

Highlights

• Enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide on this small group tour
• Tour group numbers restricted to a maximum of 14 people
• Main attractions of Athens city centre
• Guided tour of the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and the Agora.

Prices:

• Adults (+13) : 132 euro
• Children (4-12 yrs): 66 euro
• Infants (up to 4 yrs) free of charge

Inclusions:

• Entrance fees of the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and the Agora
• Luxury 19 seater mini bus transport
• Professional and licensed guide
• Convenient pick up and drop off from central Athens hotels
• All taxes

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Personal Expenses
• Food and Drinks

Important Info

• Morning Tour:  starts approx. 08:00
• Tour operates:  Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (minimum 5 persons – maximum 14)
• Duration: approx. 5 hours
• Language: English
• Departure Point: Central Athens selected  hotels
• Return details: Returns to the original departure point.
• Please complete in the form in the  Special requirements section,  the hotel or accommodation (with address) you will be staying, to ensure we pick you up at the correct or a nearby location.

Booking Confirmation:

• Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you a confirmation voucher with details of  the meeting point, via e-mail,  including contact information of our local supplier.

Useful Tips:

• Comfortable walking shoes,
• sun glasses,
• hat,
• loose fitted clothing
• bottle of water .