Athens Full Day Private Tour

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Starting with a pick up from Athens airport, port, hotel, airbnb or apartment.

   10 Min.

2. Starting with walking to Acropolis, an ancient citadel located on a rocky hill in Athens, Greece. It is best known for its classical buildings, particularly the Parthenon, which was dedicated to the goddess Athena. The Acropolis is a symbol of ancient Greek culture, democracy, and architectural achievement, and it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.

   30 Min.

3. The Propylaea refers to the monumental gateway that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens. The structure is notable for its grand scale and architectural innovation. It was designed to be a grand entranceway, not just for practical purposes but also as a symbol of the power and cultural significance of Athens.

   15 Min.

4. The Parthenon is a classical Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, built between 447 and 438 BCE on the Acropolis of Athens. It is considered the pinnacle of Doric architecture and a symbol of the power, culture, and democracy of ancient Athens. The Parthenon is renowned for its stunning proportions, refined details, and the optical illusions in its design that give it a harmonious, balanced appearance. Though partially damaged over the centuries, it remains one of the most iconic structures of ancient Greece.

   30 Min.

5. The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.

   15 Min.

6. The Temple of Athena Nike is a small yet exquisite Ionic temple located on the southwest corner of Acropolis, built around 427–424 BCE. It is dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike, the latter representing victory. The temple is renowned for its graceful proportions and elegant design. One of its most famous features is its frieze, which depicts scenes of battles and triumphs. The Temple of Athena Nike was also a symbol of Athens' power and its belief in divine favor for their military success. It’s often celebrated for its delicate yet bold aesthetic and for being one of the few temples without any stairs, reflecting its unique function and position.

   15 Min.

7. The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theater located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens, near the Temple of Dionysus. It is considered the birthplace of Greek drama and one of the earliest theaters in the world, with origins dating back to the 6th century BCE. It was dedicated to Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility. The theater could originally hold up to 17,000 spectators, making it one of the largest theaters of its time. It remains a symbol of Athens' cultural and artistic legacy.

   15 Min.

8. The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone Roman theater structure located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens.

   15 Min.

9. The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum that opened in 2009 and is dedicated to the archaeological findings of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum houses a vast collection of sculptures, pottery, and artifacts from the Acropolis. The museum is renowned for its modern and sleek design, with large glass walls offering views of the Acropolis and its surrounding areas. The museum also provides important insights into ancient Greek art, culture, and religious practices, with exhibits arranged in a way that follows the layout of the Acropolis itself.

   1,5 Std.

10. The Arch of Hadrian is an ancient monument, built in 131 CE to honor the Roman emperor Hadrian. The arch marks the boundary between the old city of Athens and the new Roman district. The structure is an impressive example of Roman architecture, with its grand, monumental archway and inscriptions on both sides.

    Vorbeifahrt

11. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, is a massive ancient temple in Athens dedicated to the king of the Greek gods, Zeus. Initially it had 104 Corinthian columns, of which only 15 remain today. The temple was one of the largest in the ancient world and symbolized the power of Zeus and the Roman influence on Greece.

    Vorbeifahrt

12. The Panathenaic Stadium, also known as Kallimarmaro, is an ancient stadium in Athens, Greece, famous for being the site of the Panathenaic Games, held in honor of the goddess Athena. The stadium hosted athletic events and it is unique for being constructed entirely of marble, and it could hold up to 50,000 spectators. The stadium is still in use today for various events and is also a key historical site,.

    15 Min.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Athen

• Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 335 stadtbesichtigungen we list in Athen.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athen

Athen stellt die Akropolis über eine weitläufige moderne Hauptstadt, in der antike Ruinen, Hanggassen und lange Taverna-Abende nebeneinander bestehen.

Der Parthenon krönt die Akropolis, flankiert vom Erechtheion mit seiner Korenhalle, und das Akropolis-Museum am Fuß des Hügels zeigt die auf dem Felsen gefundenen Skulpturen. Rundherum machen die antike Agora, der Tempel des Olympischen Zeus, der Hadriansbogen und das marmorne Panathenäische Stadion die klassische Stadt leicht zu Fuß erkundbar.

Top-ranked sights in Athen: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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