Athens Sightseeing from Hotel

Athens Sightseeing Tour (Parthenon and Olympic Zeus Temple)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the best of Athens in 5 hours, discovering ancient wonders like the Parthenon and Olympic Zeus Temple.
  • Ascend the Acropolis to marvel at stunning architectural ruins, including the iconic Parthenon - the pinnacle of Ancient Greek culture.
  • Explore the heart of Athens, touring the majestic Temple of Olympic Zeus and Panathinaikon Stadium, host of the first modern Olympics.
  • Traverse modern Athens, admiring the University, National Library, Parliament House, and the Presidential Palace along bustling Panepistimiou Street.
  • Finish at the Acropolis Museum, appreciating the splendor of ancient Greece with your friendly, English-speaking guide.
Price: $120.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Numerous area hotels. Please select a hotel above.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Comfortable clothing and sensible flat-soled walking shoes are recommended.
Restrictions This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Athens Sightseeing from Hotel

Athens, the largest city and capital of Greece, has much to offer. During this Athens tour, you will explore the best of Athens in only five hours. Discover Athens, from the ruins of the past, such as the Parthenon and Olympic Zeus Temple, to the important structures of today, including the Parliament House and National Library.

Join the adventure through the breathtaking monuments of Athens's ancient past. Standing high above the city, you will observe the magnificence of the ancient ruins located on the Acropolis. Tour the Parthenon, one of the greatest cultural monuments of all time and often considered the essence of Ancient Greece. In addition to your Parthenon tour, the Acropolis contains many other ancient ruins for your viewing, such as the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens and the Propylea, the gateway to the Acropolis. Explore the Temple of Olympic Zeus in the center of Athens, and see the Panathinaikon Stadium, the location of the first modern Olympics in 1896.

In addition to Athens's rich past, you will explore the modern structures of the city. Driving down Panepistimiou Street, take a look at the magnificent structures of modern Greece, including the University of Athens, National Library, Parliament House, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Presidential Palace. Your tour will conclude with a trip to the new Acropolis Museum. Your friendly and English speaking guide will help you appreciate the beautiful architecture of the building while learning about the glory of ancient Greece. These five hours will fly by as you experience the best of ancient and modern Athens.