Athens Half Day Shore Excursion Private Tour
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Itinerary Details
Operated by: Taxi Transfer Athens
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Acropolis
Our Athens private half-day sightseeing tour will begin with a visit to the most important archaeological monument, an icon of the Greek civilization, the Acropolis of Athens. The Acropolis of Athens, also referred to as the “Sacred Rock” is the most important monument in Europe. When reaching the top of the Acropolis, you will find yourself at the entrance or the Propylaea, which was completed in 432 B.C. You will also get to admire the most imposing monument which is the Parthenon, as well as the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheum with the famous Caryatids.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple of Olympian Zeus which was the biggest temple in Greece during the Hellenic and Roman period.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian (Pili tou Adrianou)
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling – in some respects – a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Changing of the Guard Ceremony
In front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, every hour of the day spectators can enjoy the changing of the presidential guards where the Evzones perform a perfectly synchronized ceremonial.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament
Next on the programme is a visit to Syntagma Square which is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that the first King of Greece Otto was obliged to grant. The Hellenic Parliament which is housed in the Old Royal Palace overlooks the Syntagma Square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus
The next stop of our half-day Athens sightseeing tour will be at the Lycabettus Hill, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Acropolis and the surrounding areas of Athens, take some photos and have a nice cup of coffee.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium
After, we will make our way towards the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plaka
Our journey will end in Plaka, where you can enjoy a nice walk in the most picturesque neighbourhood of Athens, situated at the foot of the Acropolis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Acropolis
Our Athens private half-day sightseeing tour will begin with a visit to the most important archaeological monument, an icon of the Greek civilization, the Acropolis of Athens. The Acropolis of Athens, also referred to as the “Sacred Rock” is the most important monument in Europe. When reaching the top of the Acropolis, you will find yourself at the entrance or the Propylaea, which was completed in 432 B.C. You will also get to admire the most imposing monument which is the Parthenon, as well as the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheum with the famous Caryatids.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple of Olympian Zeus which was the biggest temple in Greece during the Hellenic and Roman period.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arch of Hadrian (Pili tou Adrianou)
The Arch of Hadrian, most commonly known in Greek as Hadrian's Gate, is a monumental gateway resembling – in some respects – a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Changing of the Guard Ceremony
In front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, every hour of the day spectators can enjoy the changing of the presidential guards where the Evzones perform a perfectly synchronized ceremonial.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament
Next on the programme is a visit to Syntagma Square which is the central square of Athens, named after the Constitution that the first King of Greece Otto was obliged to grant. The Hellenic Parliament which is housed in the Old Royal Palace overlooks the Syntagma Square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus
The next stop of our half-day Athens sightseeing tour will be at the Lycabettus Hill, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Acropolis and the surrounding areas of Athens, take some photos and have a nice cup of coffee.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium
After, we will make our way towards the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plaka
Our journey will end in Plaka, where you can enjoy a nice walk in the most picturesque neighbourhood of Athens, situated at the foot of the Acropolis.
Duration: 1 hour
