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The Greek Essentials: Private Full-day Tour Of Athens Highlights
If you only have a short amount of time in Athens and want to see as much as possible in one day, this full-day private tour is the perfect option for you! You will visit the Greek Essentials, including Parthenon, Acropolis hill, New Acropolis Museum, the Plaka neighbourhood, the Ancient Greek Agora & the Olympic Stadium. With your expert guide, you will discover the city’s most important cultural sites, including the colossal remains of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the plateau of the Acropolis, you will find the awe-inspiring heights of the Parthenon pillars, gaze on the beautiful female forms of the Caryatid columns, discover some of the earliest theatres known to man and enjoy panoramic views over the city. Also get to experience a visit to the stunningly marbled Panathenaic Stadium: constructed for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896!
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- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 10 travelers
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 5 itinerary stops
Walking route is approximate — path follows available footpaths where possible.
- 1
Acropolis
Admire the Parthenon’s remarkable design, learn about the uses of Acropolis Hill over the centuries, and cross through Acropolis propylaea gate, as the ancients would have done in procession centuries ago.
120 minAdmission included - 2
Plaka
Walk through the charming Plaka district, with its famed white staircases, cafes and terraces and see the Lysicrates Monument.
120 min - 3
Stoa of Attalos
See the Stoa of Attalos, the beautifully reconstructed Ancient Greek Portico, once an ancient shopping mall.
60 min - 4
Acropolis Museum
See the Parthenon Marbles up close in the New Acropolis Museum on the Museum's top floor, as you admire breathtaking views over the monument itself
60 minAdmission included - 5
Panathenaic Stadium
End the tour at the famed Olympic (Panathenaic Stadium), the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble and home to the first modern games in 1896.
60 minAdmission included
What's included
- Ticket with access to other sites (for another day): such as Roman Agora & Temple of Olympian Zeus
- New Acropolis Museum admission tickets
- Olympic (Panathenaic) Stadium, Acropolis and Greek Agora admission tickets
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
What's not included
- Food and drink
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation on the day (if required)
Good to know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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The Greek Essentials: Private Full-Day Tour of Athens Highlights
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