Athens half day tour begins with a panoramic drive around Syntagma square, passing by numerous impressive city sites such as : the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral and Schliemann’s House. You will then drive past the Athens Trilogy, including the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens  and the National Library. Your licensed guide will explain more of Athens’s history old and new, as you look at these stately buildings.

Continue for  a photo stop at Panathenian Stadium where the first  Olympic Games took plac,e in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Make your way to the archaeological site of Acropolis an UNESCO’S world heritage monument and visit Propylae the monumental entrance to the Acropolis which blends Doric and Ionic building principles, and the small temple Athena Nike, which stands on a protruding mass of rock, protecting the gate to the citade and of course the Parthenon, and Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens.

With this Acropolis half day tour you will enjoy one of the top UNESCO'S world heritage monuments.

Highlights

·         3-hour sightseeing of Athens with the city's ancient sites 

·         Expert archaeologist professional guide 

·         See Parliament - Ex Royal Palace

·         Monument of the Uknown Soldier

·         Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium

·         Visit of Acropolis

Inclusions:

·         Transport by luxury bus

·         Professional and licensed English speaking guide

·         Liability insurance 

·         All taxes

Exclusions:

·         Personal expenses

·         Entrance fees for Acropolis

Additional Info:

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

·    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

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

·    Admission tickets are not included in the price paid online. You are requested to purchase the tickets before the date of the activity, to ensure that you will be able to enter the Acropolis with your group. The timeslot selected for the Acropolis visit should be at 09:00-10:00 am. You may purchase the tickets directly from the website: acropolistickets.gr