Athens By Afternoon Including a Dinner
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Make the most of your layover in Athens and discover its secrets and tips with a professional driver. Welcome to Athens. During this amazing half day tour you will see all the most popular sights and experience the best parts of the city. But I will also show you the special things that make Athens great. 4 points of Athenian history unfold in your eyes in just 5 hours. Starting with the unification of the city of Athens in 1300 BC, advancing to the Roman Empire in the years 300 BC to 270 AD, continuing to the Ottoman Empire and the mosques of the Monastiraki region and ending in the victory of the Allies in the second world war where the united states of America, led by Truman, helped the country financially. I can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. Please let me know of any special requests you have.
Inclusions
What's included
- **Local** Guiding Services
- Liability insurance per person
- soft drinks,snacks,tea
- The lunch/Dinner includes The Famous MOUSSAKA !!,one Greek Salad,tzatziki, & 1 soft drink or 1 Beer or 1 glass of wine PER PERSON.The restaurant is owned by the tour operator and based in a local area
- Baklava with Ice Cream per Person
- Mercedes Benz Vehicles that are 5 years old with a full insurance
- Mercedes Benz Eclass 1-4 pax, Mercedes Benz Minivan 5-8pax, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 9-15pax
What's not
- We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places.
- Tickets for the monuments
Itinerary
The Daphni Monastery was founded towards the end of the sixth century A.D. on the site of the Sanctuary of Apollo which had been desecrated by the Goths in 395. The Sanctuary of Apollo was built in the Ionic style using the thinnest and smallest columns. The columns stand on a base with an ornamental scroll at the top. A few of the columns of the temple have been preserved. One of the four Ionic columns of the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo remains at the site, as it was re-used in the Daphni Monastery. The other columns were removed and taken to London by Thomas Bruce, Earl of Elgin (of Elgin Marbles fame). The columns, column bass, and column tops from the Sanctuary of Apollo are currently in the possession of the British Museum.
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We will visit the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple ever built in Athens and the Athens National Arhaeological museum..
Afterwards we will drive to Mount Lycabettus, the highest point of Athens and then to the Panathinaic Stadium, the first stadium of the first Modern Olympic games..
Driving down to the Presidental Palace, the Megaro Maximou, the Hellenic parliament, the National Technical University of Athens and a drive through the narrow streets of Plaka full of charming homes..
Driving down to the Presidental Palace, the Megaro Maximou, the Hellenic parliament, the National Technical University of Athens and a drive through the narrow streets of Plaka full of charming homes..
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During your half day tour we will visit the Acropolis Hill and the surrounding monuments like Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechteion, Karyatides and The Parthenon..
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Theodores Private Tours - Theodores Travel
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-4 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Eclass. For 5-8 travellers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Minivan.For 9-20 passengers the tour will be provided with a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.
How it compares in Athens
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 4134 experiences we list in Athens.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 781 of 4134.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Athens
Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.
The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.
Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.
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