The tour started at the sacred rock of the Acropolis, the site of some of the most important masterpieces of worldwide architecture and art,
the most renowned of which is the Parthenon temple. Apart from this, also impressive are the Propylaea, the temple of the Athene Nike and the Erechtheion, while you must not skip a visit to the Museum, located close to the Parthenon. Moreover, from the rock you have an impressive view of the city.Coming down from the Acropolis you arrive at the “core” of the historic centre is the Plaka neighborhood (at the eastern side of the Acropolis), which has been inhabited without interruption since antiquity. There are also some interesting museums (Folk Art, Greek Children's Art, Popular Musical Instruments, Frysira Art Gallery, etc.), lots of picturesque tavernas, cafés, bars, as well as shops selling souvenirs and traditional Greek products.The tour continue at the temple of Olympian Zeus (6th c. B.C.), one of the largest in antiquity and close by Hadrian's Arch (131 A.D.), which forms the symbolic entrance to the city. From there, walking along Dionysou Areopaghitou Street (on the south side of the Acropolis) you pass the ancient Theatre of Dionysus (5th c. B.C.) where most of the works by Sophocles, Euripides, Aeschylos and Aristophanes were performed. Continuing, you will reach the ruins of the Asklepieion (5th c. B.C.) and the Stoa of Eumenes (2th c. B.C.) and from there the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, which was built in 161 A.D. and is nowadays the venue of the performances of the Athens Festival.Boarding in buses and visit the Panathenaic Stadium — site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Pass the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that stands in front of Parliament House on Constitution Square and see the Presidential Mansion that served as the Royal Palace before the country's monarchy was abolished in 1974.After that we can visit one of the following museums: the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Benaki Museum, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the National Gallery and Alexandros Soutzos Museum or the War Museum. The right selection will be made by reference to the time and the choice of the group after majority decision in bus.Boarding on buses and driven to Cape Sounion, the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula, passing the idyllic beaches of the Saronic Gulf along the way. When you arrive, walk over to see the astounding Temple of Poseidon, a gleaming white beacon perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea. The spot was an important temple for the ancient Greeks, who once flocked here to worship Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. Optional lunch at a selected famous restaurant named “sirtaki”, which is really a marvelous experience flavors. After that, you'll be driven back to the meet point.
Highlights
Parthenon
Acropolis museum
Ancient Theatre of Dionysus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Panathenaic Stadium
Guided tour Museum of your choice
Temple of Poseidon
Optional lunch in a traditional family owned restaurant
Duration approx. 8-10 hours