Panorama of Athens in 6 hours
Overview
The Lycabettus hill with the panoramic view of Athens and then the famous Plaka, Monastiraki with the flea market and at the end the Ancient agora.
Inclusions
- 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
- Bottled water
- MERCEDES E CLASS TAXICAB OR SUV CAR
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
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).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Propylaea, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
The Temple of Athena Nike, built entirely of Pentelic marble between 427 and 421 BC, stands on a 6-meter high stone platform extending from the southwest corner of the Acropolis. The temple was the first Ionic structure to be built on the Acropolis. It is dedicated to Nike, a form of Athena, who is believed to be the goddess of Victory in Greek mythology.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Erechtheion, Athens 105 58, Greece
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Theater of Dionysus, Mitseon 25, Athens 105 58 Greece
The theatre of Dionysus is the oldest theater in the world, built in the middle of the 6th century BC during the reign of the tyrant Pisistratus. Originally, it was part of Dionysus Eleuthereus’ sanctuary. It was directly connected with the myths and cult of the god. The attraction is located on the southern side of the Acropolis in Athens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
This was the biggest temple of the antiquity. The temple of Olympian Zeus was completed in 132 AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian who loved the Greek culture and the Athenians above all.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian, Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece
The Arch of Hadrian was built by the Athenians to celebrate the arrival of the Roman emperor Hadrian and to honor him for his many benefactions to the city. The entire monument is made of Pentelic marble, from Mt. Pentelikon, 18.2 km northeast of the arch. Pentelic marble was used for the Parthenon.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Change of Guards, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Syntagma, Athens 10562 Greece
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 106 79 Greece
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.
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastraki Flea Market, Ifestou 2, Athens 105 55 Greece
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hephaestus, 24 Adrianou St. Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 105 55 Greece
The Temple of Hephaestus is the best preserved ancient temple in Greece.
It was dedicated to Hephaestus, the ancient god of fire and Athena, goddess of pottery and crafts.
According to the archeologists, the temple was built around 450 B.C. at the western edge of the city, on top of Agoreos Koronos hill, and it is a classic example of Dorian architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Stoa of Attalos, Adrianou St. 24, Athens Greece
The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) was a stoa (covered walkway or portico) in the Agora of Athens, Greece. It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon, who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. The current building was reconstructed from 1952 to 1956 by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and currently houses the Museum of the Ancient Agora.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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I am so thankful I booked our Athen-Corinth private tour with Athens Tours 365. Andreas worked with me to custom the itinerary so we were able to attend a church service as well as see sights in Athens and Ancient Corinth all in one day! Our driver, Evangelos, was patient, prompt, personable, flexible and fun! He made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, picked us up promptly so we were never lost and gave us the right amount of time at each stop. The mini van was spotless and comfortable. It was a delightful tour, exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend Andeas Bolias with Athens Tour 365.We were a group of 6 elderly people (80+) on cruise stop for 2 days in Athens. It was a private tour for our group only. We prearranged tour service with Mr.Andreas Bolias (Athens Tours 365). They were superbly organized and executed, we couldn't be pleased more. Everything from itinerary to car...
We were a group of 6 elderly people (80+) on cruise stop for 2 days in Athens. It was a private tour for our group only. We prearranged tour service with Mr.Andreas Bolias (Athens Tours 365). They were superbly organized and executed, we couldn't be pleased more. Everything from itinerary to car comfort, and to many little things were well prepared by the company. Our driver Evangelos made our tours for both days interesting and enjoyable. He took good care of our needs considering our mobility difficulties, getting us to tourist site entrances as close as possible. His commentary at each site shows his great knowledge of Greece history, culture, traditions & customs. On the first day we covered all sites in Athens and around. On the second day we visited Corinth, Acrocorinth, Corinth canal & Dafnioy. Monastery and Athens Riviera. Many thanks to Evangelos from all of us. In addition Mr. Bolias offered a fair price for both days which was signiffically lower then prices offered by cruise ship. And it was a private tour. We would recommend this company for your tour needs in Athens. Zinovy, USAWe were travelling with 4 adults and hired Andreas to pick us up at the airport. He was waiting for us when we arrived. His cars are pristine and himself and his drivers always courteous and attentive. The tour to Corinth was completed by Andreas-he is well versed in English and provided us wi...
We were travelling with 4 adults and hired Andreas to pick us up at the airport. He was waiting for us when we arrived. His cars are pristine and himself and his drivers always courteous and attentive. The tour to Corinth was completed by Andreas-he is well versed in English and provided us with an exceptional tour. The dialogue was complete but non intrusive to our day. We so thoroughly enjoyed this tour that we have booked a second with Andreas.We had only one day to see both Delphi and Osios Loukas. Andreas Bolias proposed an excellent itinerary with very fair pricing. He was on time and the car was clean and in excellent shape. Andreas was very knowledgeable about the history of Greece and about the sites we were going to visit. H...
We had only one day to see both Delphi and Osios Loukas. Andreas Bolias proposed an excellent itinerary with very fair pricing. He was on time and the car was clean and in excellent shape. Andreas was very knowledgeable about the history of Greece and about the sites we were going to visit. He provided bathroom breaks at just the right times and reviewed the itinerary with us periodically to confirm our desires. He entered each site with us to ensure we got off to the correct start and arranged a meeting time and place for after the tour completion. As indicated by previous clients, Andreas is always a gentleman. He was consistently upbeat and pleasant, even when we ended a site visit later than anticipated. He made sure that we knew that this was our day and his only goal was our enjoyment of the places visited. Andreas showed us excellent narrated videos of the places we were going to visit and provided us with a book with informative descriptions and a map for each place. I highly recommend a tour with Andreas.I booked a private 3 day tour through Andreas Bolias of Athens 365 . We were 2 couples ending a cruise in Athens and wanted a 3 day tour of Greece and to end in Igoumenitsa to catch a ferry to Italy. Andreas was very quick to respond to all of my booking enquiries and arranged a suggested itiner...
I booked a private 3 day tour through Andreas Bolias of Athens 365 . We were 2 couples ending a cruise in Athens and wanted a 3 day tour of Greece and to end in Igoumenitsa to catch a ferry to Italy. Andreas was very quick to respond to all of my booking enquiries and arranged a suggested itinerary and Mercedes Mini Van to pick us up . When we disembarked our ship in Athens , right on time our driver was waiting to pick us up. It was our pleasure to meet our driver Evangelos. He was the best driver, guide and companion we could have wished for. He was very knowledgeable and informative and quick to accommodate our every need. We visited some beautiful places including Delphi , Meteora, Metsovo, Ioannina, Vikos and Zagori to name some of our favourites. When we got to Igoumenitsa our ferry did not leave till 11pm. Evangelos waited with us till our check in time to ensure our safety and to assist with looking after our luggage. Can not recommend this company and Evangelos high enough. Thank you for showing us the beautiful side of Greece.We had a great time with Andris as our tour guide. He ensured we saw everything Athens has to offer and kept us up to date on greek history. Andris also brought up to a traditional restaurant for our delicious lunch. I would recommend Andris to be part of your Athens experience. Can't wait to ret...
We had a great time with Andris as our tour guide. He ensured we saw everything Athens has to offer and kept us up to date on greek history. Andris also brought up to a traditional restaurant for our delicious lunch. I would recommend Andris to be part of your Athens experience. Can't wait to return to Athens and explore more.