A Athens unique private journey. Take a shore excursion from your cruise ship.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Areopagus, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece

The low hill of the Areopagus, or «Hill of Ares» was the site of the Council of Nobles and the Judicial Court under the aristocratic rule of ancient Athens. In the Roman era, Saint Paul preached the “Sermon on an Unknown God” on the hill and won, among his converts, Dionysios” the Areopagite”, who became the city’s patron saint.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis of Athens, Athens 105 58, Greece

The rock of the Acropolis, crowded by the dramatic ruins of the Parthenon, is one of the archetypal images of Western culture. It is the highest point of the city and even now with no other function apart from tourism, it is the undeniable heart of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece

Directly behind Hadrian’s Arch, stand the colossal pillars of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion. One of the largest temples in the ancient world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Herod Atticus Odeon, Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens Greece

The dominant structure on the south side of the Acropolis is the second century Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where musical contests, poetry rehearsals and pantomime were held in ancient times. This has been restored for performances of music and classical drama during the summer festival and is open only for shows.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museum of the Ancient Agora, 24 Adrianou, Athens 105 55 Greece

It was built during the reign of Julius Caesar and his successor Augustus as an extension of the older Agora.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Thissio View, Apostolou Pavlou 25, Athina 118 51, Greece

Named after the Athenian hero of Greek mythology Theseus, Thissio is right around the edge of the ancient Agora and Acropolis sites.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

The ancient Agora or market was the heart of Athenian city life from as early as 3,000 BC. As well as the marketplace, this was the chief meeting place of the city, where orators held forth, business was discussed, and gossip exchanged. It was the first home of the democratic assembly.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center, Athens Greece

On the southern side of the National Gardens, stands this graceful imposing Neoclassical edifice. Originally built as an exhibition hall, today it hosts exhibitions and ceremonies but has no permanent function.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Maximos Mansion, Irodou Attikou 19, Athina 106 74, Greece

The neoclassical building on Herodou Attikou Street has been the official seat of the Prime Minister of Greece since 1982.The building houses the offices of the Head of the Greek Government.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, 999-20, Athens 999-20 Greece

The Old Olympic Stadium or Panathenaic Stadium or Kalimarmaro is a 19th century reconstruction on Roman foundations. Originally marked out in the 4th century BC for the Panathenaic athletic contests and musical competition, celebrated every four years to honor to the goddess Athena -symbol of the city of Athens. The stadium’s reconstruction dates from the modern revival of The Olympic games in 1896.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Fethiye Mosque, Panos Corner of Panos and Pelopida, Athens 105 55 Greece

Built in 1458, the Fetiye Tzami occupies a corner of the Roman forum site.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museum of the History of Athens University, 5 Tholou, Athens 105 56 Greece

The arch, 18 m high, was erected by the roman emperor Hadrian to mark the edge of the Classical city and the beginning of his own.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Observatory of Athens - Thiseio, Lofos Nymfon, Athens 11810 Greece

One of the first telescopes of the National Observatory of Athens, the “Dorides” telescope, is yet again at the disposal of those who wish to enjoy the Attica sky from the Hill of the Nymphs, right across the rock of the Acropolis. It was the largest telescope in Greece until 1959.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece

To the north of Plaka, there is an area which gets its name from the little monastery church (monastraki) on central Monastiraki square. The square with its handy Metro station, marks a return to the traffic and bustle of commercial Athens full of fruit stalls, street performers and kiosks. The neighborhood has been a marketplace since Ottoman time, and it still preserves a bazaar atmosphere.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kerameikos Cemetery, Between Ermou, Peireos, and Asomaton Streets, Athens 105 53 Greece

Kermeikos site encompasses one of the principal burial grounds of ancient Athens.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tower of the Winds, Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Grecia, Athens 10555 Greece

The best preserved and most intriguing of the ruins inside the Forum site is the octagonal structure known as the Tower of the Winds. Designed in the first century BC by a Syrian astronomer, it served as a compass, sundial, weather vane and water clock.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece

The largely pedestrianized street of Plaka, with its narrow lanes and stepped alleys climbing towards the Acropolis, is arguably the most attractive part of Athens which dominates the rest of the metropolis. With cafes and shops to fill the time between sites such as the Roman Forum, it is an enjoyable place to wonder.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a war memorial located in Syntagma Square in Athens, in front of the Old Royal Palace. It is a cenotaph dedicated to the Greek soldiers killed during war. It was sculpted between 1930 and 1932 by sculptor Fokion Rok.

Duration: 15 minutes