Athens Trip Overview
We love our city. The most passionate drivers offers you a time lapse into the Ancient Greek History in 8 hours.
Trust the locals.
We specialize in leisure and business trips. A team of responsible drivers corresponds your needs. Our luxurious cars are equipped with all amenities such as, CLIMA, LEATHER SEATS,GPS NAVIGATOR and WIFI. We would be happy to offer our services and fulfill all your needs. All our drivers are fluent English and upon request French and German speakers
The training and the knowledge of our drivers is unique, ready to offer their services,satisfying all your demands
All identification details and personal requirements of our staff is available to you, upon request, at any time. Our aim is to provide the best quality services and make your stay in Greece more pleasant and successful
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
Explore Athens Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Greece, Greece
We love our city. The most passionate drivers offers you a time lapse into the Ancient Greek History in 8 hours.
Trust the locals.
We specialize in leisure and business trips. A team of responsible drivers corresponds your needs. Our luxurious cars are equipped with all amenities such as, CLIMA, LEATHER SEATS,GPS NAVIGATOR and WIFI. We would be happy to offer our services and fulfill all your needs. All our drivers are fluent English and upon request French and German speakers
The training and the knowledge of our drivers is unique, ready to offer their services,satisfying all your demands
All identification details and personal requirements of our staff is available to you, upon request, at any time. Our aim is to provide the best quality services and make your stay in Greece more pleasant and successful
Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens and its dedicated Museum of the archaeological site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens and its dedicated Museum of the archaeological site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 105 63 Greece
Constitution Square
The Hellenic Parliament is located in the Old Royal Palace, overlooking Constitution Square in Athens.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Akadimia (Academy), Akadimia (Academy), Athens, Attica
Athens Trilogy
The three indisputable jewels of Athenian neoclassical architecture:
The University of Athens, the Academy, and the National Library.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
Change of Guards
The Presidential Mansion is the place to be to see a Changing the Guard ceremony in Athens.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, 364 Andrea Syngrou Ave., Kallithea 17674 Greece
Athens Foundation Cultural Centre
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is a complex in the bay of Faliro which includes the Greek National Opera, as well as 210,000 m² park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
Panathenaic Stadium
Site of the first modern Olympic games in 1896, now hosting ceremonial events & live music concerts.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Lycabettus, Athens Greece
Lycabettus Hill
This prominent limestone peak features a cable car, open-air concert venue & panoramic views of Athens.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
Plaka
Plaka with its labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around of the Acropolis.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mikrolimano, Mikrolimano, East Attica Region, Attica
Mikrolimano
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piraiki, Pireas 185 39, Greece
Salamis naval battle
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kastella, Pireas, Greece
Kastella port
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Flisvos Marina, Palaio Faliro, Paleo Faliro 17561 Greece
Marina
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Maximos Mansion, Irodou Attikou 19, Athina 106 74, Greece
Maximus mansion
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center, Leof. Vasilissis Olgas, Athens Greece
Zappeion
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tower of the Winds, Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Grecia, Athens 10555 Greece
Tower of the winds
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece
National garden and the solar clock
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Marathon, Marathon, East Attica Region, Attica
The story that everyone is familiar with is that of Pheidippides running from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce Greek victory, a distance of about 25 miles or 42 kilometers. Starting from the Kallimarmaro Stadium we follow this path the one of the most remarkable cities of the Global History
The Marathon Tomb located close to the road, 4 km from the town of Marathon, it is also known as the Tomb of the Athenians. It is the final resting place of the 192 Athenian soldiers who died in the Battle of Marathon. The battle took place in this fertile plain and resulted in the defeat of the Persian army by the hands of the Athenians. It is considered to be one of the most significant moments in European history. Listen to your guide as he recounts the story of this bloody battle that took place here in 490 b.C, during the first Persian invasion of Greece. Learn how these fallen hoplites were cremated and buried in this tomb as a reminder of their sacrifice and bravery.
Your tour will carry on to the site where the myth of the marathon race originates from. Your guide will tell you the fascinating legend of the soldier who ran 26 miles, from Marathon to the city of Athens. As the legend has it, he ran to inform his fellow citizens about their victory over the Persians and collapsed to death upon completing his duty.
You will board your private car and enjoy a short drive through the verdant nature, on the provincial road the to Lake Marathon. At the lake’s cafe, you might want to enjoy a drink or a snack (anything you may consume will be at your own expenses). You will now go for a soothing walk to the Marathon Dam. This is Athens’ water reservoir Apart from the peaceful and romantic view, there is something that makes this structure unique and interesting. This is the only Dam in the world, entirely panelled with pristine white marble. You will be free to walk and explore the area and enjoy its majestic view.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marathon Lake, Marathon Greece
Tour of the Lake of Marathon and Marathon Dam
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marathon Run Museum, Marathonos Ave. & 25th of March str, Marathon 190 07 Greece
Museum of the Marathon Run
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Marathon Tomb, Marathon 190 07 Greece
Tour of the Marathon Tomb
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Marathon, Vranas, Marathon 190 07 Greece
Tour of the Archaelogical Museum of Marathon
Duration: 1 hour
