From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing  and  Acropolis museum tour, you'll see all the famous sites of the ancient and modern Athens. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided morning halfday tour will help you get your bearings, if this is your first visit to Athens.                                            

The Athens half-day tour departs for a photo stop at Panathenian Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place, in 1896. It is noteworthy to say that it is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed by moving past Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus and on to the Athens Trilogy, which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library.

Continue, passing by a great many sites, indicative of the citys' culture and history, such as : the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens).

Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the  ACROPOLIS museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

Highlights

·         Panoramic city tour of Athens & city centre

·         See top Athens attractions as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square and Panathenaic Stadium

·         Guided tour of Acropolis with professional guide

·        Visit the Acropolis of Athens and see the word famous Parthenon temple 

·         Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum

·         See the Erecthion with Caryatids

Inclusions:

•   Transport by luxury A/C bus
  

•   Hotel pick up and drop off service

•   Services of a Professional and English speaking licensed guide

•   Liability Insurance

•   All taxes

Exclusions:

·         Personal expenses

•   Entrance fees for Acropolis and the Acropolis museum

 Additional Info:

• The tour can be provided in French and Italian languages. For more information (special dates) please contact us.

• This tour is implemented in cooperation with a local tour operator of Athens 

• For Acropolis hill, comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended

  
  

  Remarks:

  • Weather will not affect the operation of the tour. However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

  • Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking