Timeline
• Your personal driver will pick you up from your designated meeting point within Attica to begin the sightseeing tour of Athens.
• Acropolis Hill
One of Athens’ most significant monuments. It includes the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the gates of the Acropolis, and the Erechtheion, home to the Caryatids. Going downhill, you can also observe the Areopagus, where Apostle Paul first preached Christianity to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, venues for many important events. The Acropolis hill dates back to the 3rd millennium BC and was the first place where the king and the citizens of Athens lived.
• Temple of Zeus
The Temple of Zeus is the largest and most modern temple in Athens, built to honor the god Zeus. It dates back to approximately 472 to 456 BC.
• Kallimarmaro or Panathenaic Stadium
Construction began around 566 BC, making it one of antiquity’s most important stages. It was the venue for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 AD. The stadium holds an estimated 65,000 people and hosts numerous major sports and music events annually.
• Presidential Palace
The residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of Greece. It is guarded by two Evzones and is located next to the Maximos Mansion, the office of the Prime Minister of Greece.
• Hellenic Parliament (passed by)
The location where the 300 elected Members of Parliament meet to represent the citizens and make decisions. The building dates back to 1843 and was initially created by King Otto as his first residence with Queen Amalia before being handed over to the state as Parliament.
• Trilogy (passed by)
Dating back to the 19th century, this complex includes three stunning buildings: the Academy of Athens, the National and Kapodistrian University, and the Library of Greece.
• Ancient Agora of Athens
Located in the Thissio area and dating back to 3500 BC, this site has always been an important hub for the ancient Greeks. Today, it is an open-air space hosting ancient marbles, statues, and small temples that have been preserved in the area.
• Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
The jewel of Sounion, dating back to the 11th century BC, was built in honor of Poseidon. A neighboring hill once hosted a temple dedicated to Athena, which was destroyed during a Persian raid led by Xerxes I. While many parts of the temple were destroyed, significant portions remain, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
• Free time in the area of Palaia Fokea in Anavyssos for food (recommended but not included)
• Return of customers to their desired location within Athens
