Athens Full Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

Experience the best of Athens in a single day with this exceptional private tour, designed for travelers seeking comfort, style, and flexibility. Travel in a High-end Mercedes vehicle with a personal Knowledgeable English-speaking driver as you explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus hill, Museum of the Acropolis the charming Plaka district and more, enjoying the freedom of a customizable itinerary. Ideal for couples, families, and small groups looking to discover Athens the exceptional way.

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   Acropolis

   1 hour

   Our Athens full day tour starts from the most important archaeological site the Acropolis, the so called sacred rock. On the Acropolis you will admire the Parthenon the temple that was dedicated primarily to its patron the goddess Athena, the Erectheion temple with its famous female figures the Caryatides, the temple of Athena Nike (victorious Athena), Propylaea, the monumental gateway of the Acropolis, Herodus Atticus Odeon, the ruins of the Theatre of Dionysus and finally the Areopagus (Mars hill).

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   Parthenon

   30 min

   The Parthenon the temple that was dedicated primarily to its patron the goddess Athena, symbol of Athens and democracy

3. 3

   Propylaea

   Pass by

   The Propylaia is the classical Greek Doric building complex that functioned as the monumental ceremonial gateway to the Acropolis of Athens. Built between 437 and 432 BC by Mnesikles.

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   Erectheion

   Pass by

   The Erechtheion, designed by the architect Mnesikles, was a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon.

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   Temple of Athena Nike

   Pass by

   Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.

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   Herod Atticus Odeon

   Pass by

   A stone Roman theatre. that was built in AD 161 by Herodes Atticus in memory of his Roman wife

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   Ancient Agora of Athens

   1 hour

   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.

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   Roman Agora

   Pass by

   The Roman Agora was built in the 1st c. BC with gifts from Julius Caesar and Augustus to house Athens' commercial activities.

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   Monastiraki

   Pass by

   Historically old neighborhood of Athens.

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    Academy of Athens

    Pass by

    The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.

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    Academy of Athens

    Pass by

    The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.

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    National Library Of Greece

    Pass by

    The National Library of Greece is the main public library of Greece, located in Athens founded by Ioannis Kapodistrias

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    Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus)

    30 min

    Next we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea

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    Petralona

    1 hour

    You will be feeling hungry by now, so our next stop is going to be a traditional Greek tavern to enjoy your meal, in a non touristic area where local Athenians go.

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    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    15 min

    After lunch, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods.

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    Arch of Hadrian

    Pass by

    It was built as a ''thank you'' to Hadrian for completing the construction of the temple of Zeus.

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    Zappeion

    Pass by

    A large palatial building next to the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, generally used for meetings and ceremonies, both official and private and is one of the city's most renowned modern landmarks

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    Panathenaic Stadium

    15 min

    Next you will visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the stadium where the modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

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    National Garden

    Pass by

    A great example of the 19th-century landscape architecture (English style). Its construction began in 1839 and its subsequent development is directly linked to the founding of the Modern Greek state and the development of the city of Athens in a modern European capital.

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    Plateia Syntagmatos

    Pass by

    Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens, Syntagma. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843.

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    Monument to the Unknown Soldier

    30 min

    We will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.The Hellenic Parliament, in Greek known as Voulí ton Ellínon is the parliament of Greece, located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Syntagma Square in Athens. The Parliament is the supreme democratic institution that represents the citizens through an elected body of Members of Parliament.

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    Acropolis Museum

    1 hour

    At the entrance of the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations. This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement. Built in 2009, this museum was voted as the best mono-thematic museum for 2019. You can choose to visit either the new Acropolis Museum or spent time in the neighborhood of Plaka.

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    Plaka

    1 hour

    In case you don't want to enter the Museum of the Acropolis, you can walk at the traditional neighborhood with the narrow and picturesque streets, that is known as the neighborhood of the Gods.

• 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
• Please contact us after your booking if you are using a wheelchair or if you are travelling with infants
• Travel time is included on the total tour duration

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