ATHENS FULL DAY
ΑTHENS FULL DAY
“Explore Athens on a unique full-day tour and take the opportunity to delve into Greek history and mythology.”
Explore Athens on a unique full-day tour and take advantage of the chance to dive deeper into Greek history and mythology. Capture moments at the beautiful monuments that decorate Athens and have been preserved unchanged through time, feeling part of the origins of art, culture, and education from Ancient Greece. Visit historical landmarks like Acropolis Hill, home to the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Caryatids, as well as the Temple of Zeus, the Kallimarmaro (site of the first modern Olympic Games), and many more.
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.
• Free time in the area of Monastiraki.
• Return of customers to their desired location within Athens.
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