We start the tour by visiting the so called “sacred rock”, The Acropolis.
Here you will see the Parthenon that was dedicated to goddess Athena (Parthenos), Propylea, the monumental entrance to the sacred area, the temple of Athena Nike which was dedicated to Athena Nike (Victory) the Erechtheion with its famous female figures-statues the Caryatides or Maidens dedicated to both goddess Athena and god Poseidon. The Odeum of Herodus Atticus and the ruins of the first theatre in the whole world the Theatre of Dionysus and finally the Areopagus (Mars Hill).
Acropolis Athens Greece
Ruins Of The Temple Parthenon
Temple Of Athena Nike
Stairs In Front Of The Acropolis
Herodes Atticus Amphitheater
Porch Of The Caryatids
We will proceed to the Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit) and then to Panathenaic or Kallimarmaro Stadium which hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 (short visit). We will drive by the Prime Minister’s residence (Maximou Mansion), the former Royal Palace, today the Presidential Palace, and the House of Parliament with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (short stop so as to watch the changing of the guards). We continue our tour by driving up to the highest point of Athens, the Lycabettus Hill (the best 360 degree panoramic view of Athens). We will conclude our tour with a quick visit to the oldest and most picturesque neighbourhood of Athens, Plaka.
Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Temple Of Olympian Zeus
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple Of Erechteion
Monastiraki Square
The Roman Agora
Duration approximately 4 hours
All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes. Admission fees and lunch are notincluded in the price of the tour.
Sites’ Opening Hours
Summer
Winter
From April 1st to October 31st
From November 1st to March 31st
08:00-19:30
08:30-17:00
Entrance Fees to the Sites
Acropolis
20 Euros
Temple of Zeus
8 Euros
Reduced admission (50%)
Original passport or copy necessary
Between 6-25 years old, from countries outside the E.U.
Senior citizens of the E.U. aged over 65
Everybody from Nov. 1st to March 31st
Free admission for visitors
Original passport or copy necessary
Up to 25 years old from countries of the E.U
Children up to 5 years old from countries outside the E.U
Highschool & University students over 25 years old from countries of the E.U. (a certificate from the educational institution certifying tuition and its duration isnecessary)
Days of free admission for all to archaeological sites & public Museums
March 6 (In Memory of Melina Mercouri)
April 18 (International Monuments Day)
May 18 (International Museums Day)
The last weekend of September (European Heritage Days)
Oct. 28 (National Holiday)
First Sunday of every month, from Nov. 1st to March 31st
