Athens Sightseeing Half-Day Tour

Itinerary
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Pass By: Syntagma Station, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63 Greece

Board the vehicle and begin with a panoramic drive around Syntagma Square, passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral, and Schliemann’s House. Continue past the Athens Trilogy, which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library as your guide introduces you to the ancient and modern history of Athens.

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

Next, it's time for a photo stop at the white marble Panathinaiko Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, before passing by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece

Make your way to the iconic Acropolis, one of the world's most recognized ancient sites. Visit Propylaea, the Acropolis' monumental entrance which blends Doric and Ionic building principles, and the small Temple of Athena Nike, which stands on a protruding mass of rock, protecting the gate to the ancient citadel. Admire the ruined temples of the Parthenon and Erechtheion before concluding your tour with a drop-off back at the original departure point.

Duration: 2 hours