Embark on a private tour of Acropolis Hill and immerse yourself in the monuments from the Golden Age of Pericles. Explore ancient sites, learn about democracy’s birthplace, and marvel at the iconic Parthenon.
Embark on a private tour of Acropolis Hill and immerse yourself in the monuments from the Golden Age of Pericles. Explore ancient sites, learn about democracy’s birthplace, and marvel at the iconic Parthenon.
- Acropolis - Your guide will be waiting for you at the site’s entrance, ready to begin the ascent to the summit. Along the climb, you’ll pause at prime locations to conjure images of the Periclean Golden Age, the era during which the majority of the hill’s structures were erected. As you ascend, you’ll be treated to descriptions and insights…
- Acropolis - Your guide will be waiting for you at the site’s entrance, ready to begin the ascent to the summit. Along the climb, you’ll pause at prime locations to conjure images of the Periclean Golden Age, the era during which the majority of the hill’s structures were erected. As you ascend, you’ll be treated to descriptions and insights regarding Filopappos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysus, the Pnyx - the cradle of Democracy, and the Areopagus. Before entering the Propylaea, you’ll be greeted with a splendid panorama of the Temple of Athena Nike and the Ancient Agora, a historic hub where the likes of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle founded their influential philosophical institutions. Proceeding through the Propylaea, you’ll arrive at the summit to witness the awe-inspiring Parthenon and the facing Erechtheion, notable for its Caryatids that serve as elegant substitutes for columns in supporting the structure’s roof.
- Services of a certified tour guide
- Services of a certified tour guide
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Your guide will gather you at the site’s entrance and begin the climb with you to the summit of the hill, selecting ideal locations to pause and visualize the Pericles’ Golden Age, during which most of the hilltop monuments were constructed. As you ascend, you’ll learn about various landmarks such as Filopappos hill, the Herodium odeon, the Dionysius…
Your guide will gather you at the site’s entrance and begin the climb with you to the summit of the hill, selecting ideal locations to pause and visualize the Pericles’ Golden Age, during which most of the hilltop monuments were constructed. As you ascend, you’ll learn about various landmarks such as Filopappos hill, the Herodium odeon, the Dionysius theatre, the Pnyx hill - hailed as the birthplace of Democracy, and the Areopagus hill. Pausing before reaching the Propylaea, commanding views of the Wingless Nike temple and the Ancient Agora await you. The Agora is of note as it was where great philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle introduced their significant philosophical schools. On passing through the Propylaea, you will arrive at the peak to witness the awe-inspiring Parthenon and the Erechtheion temple opposite it, famously known for the Karyatides taking the place of columns to uphold its rooftop.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
