Athens Private Half Day Experience

1. Athens
   10m
   We will pick you up either from your hotel , apartment or Piraeus Port to begin our tour in Athens
2. Acropolis
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   Our first stop is the sacred rock of Acropolis . What better place to begin our tour , than the place where greek history blossomed . Ancient monuments of rare beauty and architectural marvels will take you on a journey back to antiquity. Acropolis comes from the words " Άκρον " , which means edge or highest point , and " Πόλις " , which means city
3. Propylaea
   5m · Admission ticket not included
   Propylaea is the monumental gateway of Acropolis .
4. Parthenon
   30m · Admission ticket not included
   The crowned jewel of Acropolis . The most famous monument in Greece , the Parthenon . Witness first hand history and art binding together to create a unique temple whose value and beauty survives through eternity . Parthenon was completely made out of marble and was dedicated to goddess Athena , the protector of the city .
5. Erectheion
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   Erectheion is another temple on the north side of Acropolis dedicated to goddess Athens and god Poseidon .
6. Temple of Athena Nike
   10m · Admission ticket not included
   A temple dedicated to goddesses Athena and Nike . Nike according to greek mythology was the goddess of victory and Athena was worshipped in this form, representative of being victorious in war.
7. Theatre of Dionysus
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The Theatre of Dionysus(or Theatre of Dionysos) is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Dionysus the Liberator). The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus when it would have had a capacity of up to 25,000.
8. Herod Atticus Odeon
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   The Odeon of Herodes Atticus (also called Herodeion or Herodion) is a stone Roman theatre structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The building was completed in AD 161 and then renovated in 1950. The audience stands and the orchestra (stage) were restored using Pentelic marble in the 1950s. Since then it has been the main venue of the Athens Festival, which runs from May through October each year, featuring a variety of acclaimed Greek as well as International performances. Built by Herodus Atticus , in memory of his Roman wife Aspasia .
9. Panathenaic Stadium
   15m · Admission ticket not included
   We continue our tour with another everlasting and historical monument , the Panathenaic or Kalimarmaro stadium . Where the first modern olympic games took place. The oldest stadium in the world that is still being used , and the only one entirely made of marble.
10. Hellenic Parliament
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The Greek Parliament on top of Syntagma square right in the heart of Athens .
11. Monument to the Unknown Soldier
    10m
    The tomb of the unknown soldier . A war memorial , dedicated to all the fallen Greek soldiers that died in battle . Guarded at all times by the famous presidential guards , Evzones. Witness the impressive change of the guards.
12. Mount Lycabettus
    15m
    Last but not least we visit the Lycabettus Hill . A wonderful chance to review from above all the great monuments you admired throughout the tour. An amazing panoramic view of the city that stretches all the way to the sea and the Port of Piraeus .
13. Arch of Hadrian
    Pass by
    Academy of Athens
    National and Kapoditrian University of Athens
    National Library of Greece
    Old Parliament
14. Acropolis Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Nearby the Hill of Acropolis is the Acropolis Museum. Main purpose of the museum is to house every significant findings of Acropolis and the surrounding slopes. Discover a variety of scupltures and marbles from the Acropolis , inluding the Caryatids and other ancient greek treasures.

Pickup details

In case the pick-up is at your hotel , your driver will be waiting for you at the lobby
In case the pick-up is at your apartment , your driver will be waiting for your at the entrance of the building
In case of a port pick-up , your driver will be waiting for you at the disembarkation area holding a sign with your name on it

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels