Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
The Athens sightseeing tour starts by visiting the imposing naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis. The tour includes a walk that travels the visitors through ancient times in one of the oldest cities in the world, which was considered as the cradle of the western civilization, birthplace of the philosophy, the theatre and the democracy.
By passing the monumental gate of Propylaea you’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and the Parthenon. You will enjoy the panoramic view of Athens and Piraeus port. At the foot of the Acropolis hill you’ll see the ancient theater of Dionysos (the oldest theatre of the world), the Odeon of Herodus Atticus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
This is the biggest temple of the antiquity. The temple of Olympian Zeus was completed in 132 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian who loved the Greek culture and the Athenians above all.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
The Panathenaic stadium provides you with a nice opportunity to learn how an ancient stadium of the 4th century BC was. The stadium doesn't look like an ordinary archaeological site. There are no ruins. This stadium was not rebuilt during modern times. However, in 1896, during the first modern Olympic Games, there were works for the renovation of its marble covering. The work was financed by Georgios Averof. The present-day shape of the stadium is the same as the ancient stadium of the 4th century BC, was.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece
Something that is unique to Greece are the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at the presidential mansion which occurs every day, every one hour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
The Academy of Athens was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. This building is a copy of the Propylaea of the Acropolis.
Pass By: Roman Agora, Polignotou 3, Athens 105 55 Greece
The Roman Agora was created as a continuation of the Ancient Agora in order to satisfy the needs of the everyday life of the city. The Ancient Agora was connected with the Roman Agora through a road. The most important monuments are the tower of the winds and the Library of Adrian
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece
Lycabettus hill is the highest point in the center of Athens. Thousands of Athenians and tourists climb up to the top every year to enjoy the view from a height of 277 meters.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
The Plaka area is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, is situated under the Acropolis, around the northeastern slopes of the Sacred Rock, between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations. Its village-like atmosphere, neoclassical buildings, quaint cafes, souvenir shops, and museums make it a favorite among visitors and Athenians who stroll along its narrow streets. Plaka is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastraki Flea Market, Ifestou 2, Athens 105 55 Greece
The biggest, best and most popular flea market in Athens is without a doubt the Monastiraki Flea Market, a shopper’s paradise located right in the heart of Athens, at the legendary Monastiraki Square.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Paleo Faliro, Paleo Faliro, Attica
Palaio Faliro is a beautiful suburb situated on the east coast of the Phalerum Bay, a bay of the Saronic Gulf, 6 km southwest of Athens city center.
Pass By: Glyfada, Glyfada, Attica
Glyfada is packed with some of the capital's best-known nightclubs, upscale restaurants, and shops. It could be argued to be one of the most "Americanized" of Athenian municipalities since an American airbase was located nearby until early 1990.
Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 166 71 Greece
The Lake of Vouliagmeni is 21 km far from Athens it's very known because of the medicinal waters.
Duration: 20 minutes