Athens half day lay-over Tour combined with Athens Airport transfers

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Itinerary

1. We pick up the travellers from Athens International Airport

2. You will admire the Sacred Rock of Acropolis and you'll see the most important ancient site in western world and a universal symbol of the classical spirit.

   1 h

3. The old historical neighborhood of Athens it's known for its picturesque alleyways and its neoclassical architecture.

4. Syntagma square houses the Greek Parliament since 1934.

5. You will admire the tomb of the uknown soldier, constructed in 1930 which is guarded by the Evzones (meaning well-dressed). Every hour perform the change of the guard in the Tomb of the uknown soldier.

   10 min

6. The temple was dedicated to Olympian Zeus and it was one of the most famous marbled buildings in the world. There were 104 Corinthian columns of which only 15 remail standing. Ine of those blew down in 1852 because of a storm. Inside the temple was a giant gold and ivory statue of Zeus.

   15 min

7. The arch was constructed in 131 bc to honor the Roman Emperor Handrian. It was marking the boundary between the old ancient city of Athens and the new city.

   Passes by

8. It's the only stadium built entirely of marble in the whole world. It was built in 330BC. It's the finishing point for the annual Athens Classical Marathon. The Panathenaic Stadium hosted the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896 and until now hosts the Olympic Flame handover ceremony

   20 min

9. We drop off the travellers after the 2hrs tour

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is 61% above the median of the 926 day trips we list in Athens.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 453 of 926.
• 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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