Explore Athens in 5 hours: Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Panathenian Stadium, Plaka, Monastiraki, and more. Discover history, culture, and cuisine with a local guide.
Explore Athens in 5 hours: Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Panathenian Stadium, Plaka, Monastiraki, and more. Discover history, culture, and cuisine with a local guide.
- Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel perched on a rocky hill above the city, featuring the remains of several historically and architecturally significant buildings, the most renowned being the Parthenon.
- Erectheion - The temple with six female figures, known as the Caryatids.
- Temple of Athena Nike - The temple…
- Acropolis - The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel perched on a rocky hill above the city, featuring the remains of several historically and architecturally significant buildings, the most renowned being the Parthenon.
- Erectheion - The temple with six female figures, known as the Caryatids.
- Temple of Athena Nike - The temple dedicated to the Wingless Goddess.
- Propylaia - The grand entrance gate.
- Herod Atticus Odeon - A stone Roman theater located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis.
- Theater of Dionysus - An ancient Greek theater on the south slope of the Acropolis, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
- Areopagus - Also known as Mars Hill, this prominent rock outcrop northwest of the Acropolis was the site of a court in classical times that handled cases of homicide, wounding, religious matters, and arson of olive trees. It is named after Ares, who was mythologically tried here by the gods for the murder of Poseidon’s son Halirrhothius.
- Temple of Olympian Zeus - The largest temple from Hellenic and Roman times.
- Panathenaic Stadium - The venue of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - A memorial dedicated to the Unknown Soldier, featuring the changing of the Guards (Evzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite Syntagma Square.
- Plaka - The oldest neighborhood in Athens.
- Monastiraki - A vibrant area known for landmarks like the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora, and the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, which houses a museum of Athenian artifacts. The Monastiraki Flea Market offers a variety of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenir T-shirts.
- The Academy of Athens - Greece’s national academy and highest research institution, established in 1926 and supervised by the Ministry of Education.
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - The first university in Athens.
- Vallianeio Megaron - The National Library of Greece, located near the city center, designed by Danish architect Theophil Freiherr von Hansen as part of his famous Trilogy of neoclassical buildings, which also includes the Academy of Athens and the original building of the Athens University.
- Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus) - The highest point in Athens, offering breathtaking views.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
- Licensed Tour guide on request
- Lunch
Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater & the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos. Next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus, the…
Start with the Acropolis site, a complex of buildings that includes the Parthenon, Erectheion (the temple with the 6 female figurers, Karyatides), Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Godess), Propylaia (the monumental Gate), Odeon of Herodus Atticus, Dionysus theater & the Mars Hill or Areios Pagos. Next stop will be the Temple Of the Olympian Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium (the stadium of the first Olympic Games on 1896), the memorial of the Unknown soldier & the changing of the Guards (Euzones) in front of the Greek Parliament, opposite the Syntagma or Constitutional square. We will also drive through Plaka (the oldest neighborhood in Athens) & Monastiraki (Flea Market). After that let’s see the Trilogy of Athens (the Academy of Science, the First University of Athens and the National Greek Library) & the Lycabettus Hill (the highest point of Athens), where the view is breathtaking. After all get ready to taste the famous Greek cuisine in a traditional Athens restaurant or tavern.
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