Panorama of Athens in 6 hours

Name: Panorama of Athens in 6 hours
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SKU: 184333
Price: 388.13 EUR
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5 to 6 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Visit the most archeologically important sites in Athens. The Acropolis, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechthion, the Parthenon the theater of Dionysus, the Roman Odeon, and the Areopagus the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896, Then the three buildings of knowledge (the University, the Academy, the National Library) the Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Lycabettus hill with the panoramic view of Athens and then in the famous Plaka visit the Roman market, Monastiraki with the flea market and at the end lunch in a Greek grill restaurant.

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Bottled water
Professional Drivers with knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioning Vehicle
VEHICLE SUV KODIAQ OR Luxurious Vehicle and C Class TAXICAB

Airport pick up and drop off.
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets you have to book on your own we'll send you a link with details.
Acropolis & Slopes (€30 per person , must be purchased in advance )up to 18 years is free
Acropolis
Licensed Tour Guide not included

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Acropolis

The Athens sightseeing tour starts by visiting the imposing naturally fortified hill of the Acropolis. The tour includes a walk that travels the visitors through ancient times in one of the oldest cities in the world, which was considered as the cradle of the western civilization, birthplace of the philosophy, the theatre and the democracy.By passing the monumental gate of Propylaea you’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and the Parthenon. You will enjoy the panoramic view of Athens and Piraeus port. At the foot of the Acropolis hill you’ll see the ancient theater of Dionysos (the oldest theatre of the world), the Odeon of Herodus Atticus and the Areopagus (Mars Hill).

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Propylaea

The first propylon, or gate, was constructed in the age of Peisistratos (mid-sixth century BC) after the Acropolis had become a sanctuary dedicated to Athena. A new propylon, built-in 510-480 BC, was destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC and repaired after the end of the Persian Wars, during the fortification of the Acropolis by Themistokles and Kimon. The monumental Propylaia admired by modern visitors was part of the great Periklean building program. They were erected in 437-432 BC, after the completion of the Parthenon, by architect Mnesikles.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Parthenon

The Parthenon is a temple dedicated by the Athenians to Goddess Athena Parthenos(Vergin), the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument on the Acropolis in terms of both conception and execution. Built between 447 and 438 BC.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Erechtheion

The Erechtheion is a temple on the top of the Acropolis. It was designed by the architect Mnesikles and was a complex building constructed in the last twenty years of the 5th century BC. It replaced the ancient Temple of Athena Polias, part of which had been destroyed by the Persians sixty years earlier. The new temple was divided into two chambers: an eastern room dedicated to Athena, which held the goddess’ wooden cult statue; and a lower western room that accommodated shrines of Poseidon-Erechtheus, Hephaistos, and Boutes, the brother of Erechtheus.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theatre of Dionysus

The Theatre of Dionysus is the oldest open-air theatre in the world. It was here that the most important works of the great playwrights, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes, were presented.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herod Atticus Odeon

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, known as the "Herodeon It is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Olympian Zeus (pass by)

The Temple of Olympian Zeus ,also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital, Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century BC during the rule of the Athenian tyrants.but it was not completed until the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.

Change of Guards

Something that is unique to Greece are the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at the presidential mansion which occurs every day, every one hour.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Lycabettus

Lycabettus hill is the highest point in the center of Athens. Thousands of Athenians and tourists climb up to the top every year to enjoy the view from a height of 277 meters.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panathenaic Stadium

The Panathenaic stadium provides you with a nice opportunity to learn how an ancient stadium of the 4th century BC was. The stadium doesn't look like an ordinary archaeological site. There are no ruins. This stadium was not rebuilt during modern times. However, in 1896, during the first modern Olympic Games, there were works for the renovation of its marble covering. The work was financed by Georgios Averof. The present-day shape of the stadium is the same as the ancient stadium of the 4th century BC, was.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Academy of Athens (pass by)

The Academy of Athens was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. This building is a copy of the Propylaea of the Acropolis.

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (pass by)

The University of Athens was founded on 3 May 1837 by King Otto of Greece (in Greek, Óthon) 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.

National Library of Greece (pass by)

The National Library of Greece. Founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias in 1832, its mission is to locate collect, organize, describe and preserve the perpetual evidence of Greek culture and its uptake over time, as well as important representative evidence of human intellectual production.

Monastiraki Flea Market

The biggest, best and most popular flea market in Athens is without a doubt the Monastiraki Flea Market, a shopper’s paradise located right in the heart of Athens, at the legendary Monastiraki Square.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ancient Agora of Athens

The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative, and social activity, the religious and cultural center, and the seat of justice.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaka

The Plaka area is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, is situated under the Acropolis, around the northeastern slopes of the Sacred Rock, between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations. Its village-like atmosphere, neoclassical buildings, quaint cafes, souvenir shops, and museums make it a favorite among visitors and Athenians who stroll along its narrow streets. Plaka is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists around the year.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stoa of Attalos

The Stoa of Attalos dominates the north side of the slop of the Acropolis and is the main monument and museum at the Ancient Agora of Athens after the Temple of Hephaestus.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple of Hephaestus

The Temple of Hephaestus in Athens (also known as Thissio, is among the best-preserved ancient temples in Greece. It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the Olympian god of fire.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Panorama of Athens in 6 hours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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