"Athens city tour"

Athens, Greece
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Welcome to Athens, the capital city of Greece and the birthplace of democracy. Athens has been a travel destination since antiquity. It is the city and the country of hospitality.You will live in great moments.If you’re short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer, take a five-six hour tour by private transportation. The day starts with convenient pickup from your hotel. Traveling by private car enables you to take advantage of your time. You also have the flexibility to explore each attraction independently or add a licensed guide at an additional coast.
- Visit the top sights of Athens in five hours.
- Cover more ground in private transportation.
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Explore at your own pace

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece

Panathenaic Stadium or else known as Kallimarmaro stadium – the oldest in operation stadium of the world

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

The outdoor ancient temple of Athena,

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece

The Greek Parliament, the old Palace of king Othon which is located in Syntagma Square and the Unknown Soldier Monument which is guarded 24 hours a day by the Presidential Guard

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece

Τhe Platonic Academy, or simply, ”The Academy”, was a famous school in ancient Athens founded by Plato in 428/427 BC and located a couple of miles outside the ancient city named Akademeia, after the legendary hero, Akademos.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece

The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill 156 meters above sea level and approximately 70 meters above the level of the city of Athens. The Parthenon is a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena, patroness of the city of Athens. Τhe architects who worked were Iktinos, Kallikratis, and possibly Phidias (5th century BC). Finally, we will see the Erechtheion with the famous Karyatidis and the Propylaea.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece

Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hadrian's Library, Areos 3, Athens 105 55 Greece

Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Stoa of Attalos, Adrianou St. 24, Athens Greece

The Stoa of Attalos was a stoa in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

The agora was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states. It is the best representation of a city-state's response to accommodate the social and political order of the polis. The literal meaning of the word "agora" is "gathering place" or "assembly".

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

  • English speaking professional driver with basic knowledge of what you are going to visit.
  • Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with A/C, Child Seats
  • mobile chargers
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board

Exclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes

Additional information

  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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