Athens Iconic Highlights Private Tour

Itinerary

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   Acropolis 1 hour

   Visit the Acropolis and learn all about the roots of Western Civilization. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the monumental gateway , Propylaea, the Erechtheum and of course Parthenon.

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   Propylaea Pass by

   The prototypical Greek example is the propylaea that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.

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   Parthenon Pass by

   The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC.

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   Erectheion Pass by

   Erechtheion, is an ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, Athens, which was primarily dedicated to the goddess Athena.

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   Temple of Athena Nike Pass by

   The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike.

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   Theatre of Dionysus Pass by

   The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus

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   Herod Atticus Odeon Pass by

   The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece.

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   Arch of Hadrian 10 minutes

   Classic Triumphal Arch built by the Ancient Athenians for the Roman Emperor Hadrian & seen together with the Temple of Zeus in the same location.

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   Temple of Olympian Zeus Pass by

   Colossal temple at the center of Athens dedicated to the God Zeus and once home to the one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

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    Hellenic Parliament 15 minutes

    We will head to Syntagma’s main square, where we will stop and watch the changing of the Presidential guard, in front of the Greek Parliament. You will see the Evzones with their great traditional costumes and your private tour guide will explain you all about the meaning of each part of their costumes.

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    Monument to the Unknown Soldier 10 minutes

    Watch the changing of the Presidential guard, in front of the Greek Parliament.

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    National Library of Greece Pass by

    The National Library of Greece is situated near the center of city of Athens. It was designed by the Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen, as part of his famous Trilogy of neo-classical buildings including the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University. It was founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias.

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    Academy of Athens Pass by

    The Academy of Athens is Greece's national academy, and the highest research establishment in the country. It was established in 1926, and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens.

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    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Pass by

    The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837, by King Otto of Greece and was named in his honour Othonian University. It was the first university in the liberated Greek state and in the surrounding area of Southeast Europe as well.

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    Mount Lycabettus 15 minutes

    Mount Lycabettus also known as Lycabettos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in the Greek capital Athens. At 277 meters (908 feet) above sea level, its summit is the highest point in Central Athens and pine trees cover its base. The name also refers to the residential neighbourhood immediately below the east of the hill. The hill is a tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki (The railway station can be found at Aristippou street). At its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. At Lycabettus hill, you will encounter a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.

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    Panathenaic Stadium 20 minutes

    We will continue our tour at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the modern Olympic Games started in 1896. Also called "Kallimarmaro" stadium, is one of the highlights of Athens where the classic Marathon ends & the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.

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    Acropolis Museum 1 hour

    The Acropolis Museum was founded to exhibit all the significant finds from the Sacred Rock and its foothills. As you enter the museum, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which was artfully incorporated into the museum design.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels