The Top Athens Greece Half Day Tour

Athens, Greece
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A unique half-day private tour of the highlights of Athens in the comfort of one of our luxurious brand-new vehicles and with live commentary by our experienced English-speaking professional drivers who will take you to all the essential spots:

The first stop is Lycabettus Hill where the mood turns romantic as you can see the whole spectacle of Athens. You will walk uphill of Acropolis and see the awe-inspiring temples of Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechteion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the Dionysus Theatre.
You will step up the Areios Pagos rock where Apostle Paul preached Christ’s word for the first time in Greece, see up close the huge temple of Zeus and the Arch of Adrian, the Panathenaic Stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic games in 1896, the Parliament and the changing of the guards, the Athens Trilogy.
We can drop you off at your hotel or at Plaka old city, for more sightseeing and shopping.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece

Beginning the Athens half-day tour you have the chance to admire the magnificent panorama of the city from Lycabettus hill at 745 ft. (277 m). Lycabettus stands high above Athens, commanding a clear view across the Attica basin and the Aegean.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece

Acropolis, a UNESCO Monument of World Heritage and a symbol of democracy and Greek civilization. It includes four of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art – the Parthenon (Temple , dedicated to the goddess Athena) , the Propylaea (the monumental gateway to the Acropolis), the Erechthio (Temple dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon) and the Temple of Athena Nike(Victorious in Greek).

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Areopagus, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece

Upon exit from the sacred hill of Acropolis, you walk up the steep Areios Pagos rock (there are stairs )just as Apostle Paul did and preached Christ’s word for the first time in Greece.

From the top of the rock, you can see the Acropolis and a panoramic view of Athens.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Continuing our Athens Tour you will admire the gigantic Temple of Olympian Zeus and Adrian’s Arch.
The Temple was designed to be the biggest temple in ancient time.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

The Stadium hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and today is used as the final point of the Athens Authentic Marathon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Syntagma Square, Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece

You will see the impressive shift change of the traditionally dressed guards (evzones) in front of the Greek parliament and the Marble Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.


Duration: 30 minutes

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

The Athenian Trilogy consists of three neoclassical buildings : Academy - University - Library.The main building of the Academy is a neoclassical building.The building was designed as part of an architectural "trilogy"in 1859 by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen, along with the University and the National Library.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

After Athens Trilogy, if you wish, we can drop you off in Plaka, the ancient neighbourhood of Athens around Acropolis.

Plaka is full of people, music, typical restaurants “tavernas”, beautiful houses, cosy cafes and little shops with souvenirs.

You can visit Anafiotika, a small area in Plaka that reminds you of a Cycladic island.

Afterwards, we will drop you off at your residence or at the airport.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions

  • Free Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Airport pickup and drop-off. Arranged with a surcharge.
  • Private Luxurious Transfer with Professional driver
  • Brand new luxury vehicles with WiFi, A/C and bottled mineral water for all

Exclusions

  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • A licensed by the State English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to the sites
  • Your tour driver can not escort you into the sites

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • 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
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Our Health & Safety Measures: All our Tours are private so you will never mix with another group. Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned after each tour, equipped with face-masks, hand sanitizer, & seats next to your driver remain free.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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