Discover Athens on this 8-hour walking tour from the Acropolis through the preserved medieval paths up to the modern section of the city. An expert licensed guide will lead you from the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis to the Acropolis Museum. Navigate through the labyrinthine streets of Plaka to see the ceremonial changing of the Presidential Guard and all the while, learn about the significance of all the famous landmarks across Athens.
From your meeting point in front of the Acropolis Metro Station, walk along the beautiful pedestrian Dionysiou Areopagitou street. During this stroll, your guide will engage you in a conversation concerning ancient and even modern Greek history. Under the Acropolis, you will spot the Odeon of Herod the Atticus, which every summer, hosts performances by artists taking part in the Greek Festival.
Next, visit the religious center of ancient Athens, a magnificent landmark of both the Greek and the world civilization. Here, you will have the opportunity to admire the unique Propylaea at the entrance of the Acropolis, the restored Temple of Athena Nike, the legendary Erechtheion with the fascinating Caryatid statues and the majestic Parthenon, an architectural miracle dedicated to the patron of the city, the Goddess Athena. Climbing down the Sacred Hill, you will pass by the Theater of Dionysus, the oldest of its kind in ancient Greece, and the adjacent Asklepieion, a healing center dedicated to Asklepios.
Next, visit the Acropolis Museum which has recently been featured among the best in the world. Its exhibits will give you an idea of the everyday life of the ancient Greeks as well as showcase the importance of the Acropolis as a world heritage site. After wandering around its halls, it is time to relax and enjoy your lunch (own expense) at a Greek restaurant.
Continue with a walk along the alleys of Athens’ oldest neighborhood, Plaka. You will be enchanted by the Anafiotika, a portion of a Greek island tucked away at the foot of the Acropolis. After capturing the landscape with your camera, take a short break to enjoy a cup of coffee. Entering the historical city center’s labyrinth, you will discover fabulous landmarks, such as the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Library and Lysicrates’ monument. Proceed to the modern section of the city by visiting Syntagma square, just below the Greek Parliament. Here you will attend the changing of the Presidential Guard in front of the Unknown Soldier’s Monument.
After crossing the lush National Gardens and making a stop at the Zappeion conference center, find yourself in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian’s Arch. Conclude your tour at a wine bar, where you can have a drink to wrap up a memorable day in Athens.
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