Athens Highlights Half day tour
Panoramic tour and visit of the Acropolis
- WITH
- Elena | about the guide
Explore the ancient and modern wonders in the fascinating city of Athens on this exclusive half-day tour. With your expert guide, you will climb up to the rocky hill where the UNESCO-listed Acropolis stands proudly. There, you will marvel at the impressive Parthenon, Athens's greatest achievement built in 447 BC in honor of the goddess Athena. You will also discover other ancient landmarks such as the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea gateway. From the Acropolis, you will also enjoy some breathtaking views over the Ancient Agora, birthplace of democracy, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Hephaestus. Afterwards, sit back in a comfortable vehicle and let your guide drive you around the city center for a complete panoramic tour, passing through the main highlights including the Syntagma Square, most important square in Athens dominated by the Old Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Omonia Square, as well as the old University and the National Library, most beautiful neoclassical buildings in Athens. You will also see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games were held in 1896. On your way, your guide will tell you about the ancient Greek civilisation and its mythologies.
Please note: this itinerary can be adapted to suit your needs and interests.
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Athens
Greece -
4 hrs
DURATION -
8
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Syntagma Square, Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Propylaea gateway, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Athens sightseeing tour
- transport :
- Private minivan
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome.
- LANGUAGES:
- Anglais/English (Bilingual), Italien/Italian (fluent)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 8
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Service of a professional private guide for 4 hours - Private transportation - Entrance fees for the Acropolis
NOT INCLUDED
Personal shopping
ITINERARY
Make the most of your time in Athens on this sightseeing tour coupled with a visit of the iconic Acropolis. You will meet your guide directly at your hotel in Athens and embark on a journey through the ancient Greece. You will head first to the Acropolis located on a rocky hill overlooking the city from where you will admire many historical sites including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, the Theatre of Herodes Atticus and the Temple of Hephaestus. There, you will discover some archeological sites such as the Parthenon, the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike. Then, you will board on a private minivan and enjoy a commented sightseeing tour of Athens historical center. You will also discover some modern landmarks such as the Panathenaic Stadium and the Parliament Palace on the Syntagma square. At the end of the day, your guide will drive you back to your hotel.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Your hotel in the center of Athens
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Your hotel in the center of Athens
about
your guide
Elena
Athens
- languages :
- Anglais/English, Italien/Italian
Born and raised in Athens, I have always been passionate about the Ancient Greek civilization and mythology. As a child, travelling to different archeological sites with my parents turned my passion into a obvious vocation. Graduated in Archaeology and Art History from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, I also attended the ”Tour Guides’ School of Athens” where I got my guiding license, doubled with a certificate for Translations of Literature and Humanistic Studies from EKEMEL (National Centre of Literature Translation), enabling me to guide in Greek, English and Italian. After guiding in different parts of Greece (Olympia, ancient Messene, Methoni, Koroni, Pylos, Mani), I decided to go back to my beautiful city of Athens to show its treasures to visitors coming from all around the world. Sharing my knowledge with people and immersing them in the true atmosphere of Athens is what makes my job so interesting. Athens is not only an old city living in the past. It is also a vibrant and modern capital where history and traditions blend harmoniously with contemporary innovations. If my favorite theme remains archeology, I enjoy talking as well about everything related to the Greek culture - from gastronomy to economy and everyday life. I also love meeting with children and adapting my tours to their needs using stories and games; it is truly fascinating to discover the city through their eyes.
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