No 1. The Acropolis tour: An exciting trip through history
The Acropolis tour is a combination of a city tour through the Syntagma area and the Plaka, the old town of Athens, and a detailed visit to the Acropolis of Athens.
This tour is a "must" for all visitors to Athens, whether their stay is long or short, because Athens was, is and always will be a magnetic destination for those who are nostalgic for a grand and noble past.
The tour begins inside the Syntagma metro station where your guide will show you the very interesting archaeological exhibits that were discovered during the construction of the metro. You will then continue on to the House of the Greek parliament, the Monument to the unknown soldier and watch the changing of the guards. Walking through Syntagma Square, the heart of the city, you will pass by the National Gardens and the Sotira of Likodimos Byzantine church.( Russian church)
You continue strolling through Plaka and the historic city center, the same way ancient Greeks did, every day some 2500 years ago. The trail leads you past historical sites such as the Jewish Museum, the Zeus Temple, the Hadrian’s Arch and the Lysicrates Monument where there will be a short stop for commentary. you will. After a ten-minute walk up the beautiful Dionyssiou Areopagitou pedestrian walkway you will reach the majestic Acropolis with its spectacular views over the city below.
Your guide will give a detailed explanation of the history of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis (Parthenon, Erechthion, Propylaia, Nike Temple) and the surrounding monuments of the Acropolis as well (Dionysus sanctuary, Philopappos Hill, Mars Hill, Observatory, Pnyx Hill, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Agora).
Our highly qualified and fully licensed guides will offer commentary and explanations on all of the sites that you will pass along the way, while offering valuable insight on the character and rhythms of the modern city that Athens is today.
All places we pass by are commented and explained by our licensed highly qualified guides. We comment and note the rhythms of the modern city we see on our way and we take a short trip to the ancient city as well as to the city of today with all its good and odd points .
