Athens Trip Overview
Indulge in a fully personalized mythological tour around Athens’ key historical monuments. With the help of your licensed guide, you will time-travel to ancient Athens and unravel the captivating myths that shaped the history and the religion of this ancient city. Pick the order you want to see the sights in, as you have full control of your itinerary!
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Greece, Greece
Indulge in a fully personalized mythological tour around Athens’ key historical monuments. With the help of your licensed guide, you will time-travel to ancient Athens and unravel the captivating myths that shaped the history and the religion of this ancient city. Pick the order you want to see the sights in, as you have full control of your itinerary!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Walk towards the imposing Acropolis Hill, find yourself at the Theater of Dionysus, and pass by the Asklepieion, the temple of Asclepius the god of medicine. Marvel at the sight of the Propylaea, the majestic marble gate, and learn the stories of Athena Nike, the patron of Athens.
Next, stand in awe before the famous Parthenon, the most important surviving building of ancient Greece and the brightest example Doric architecture.
Continue by visiting the Erechtheion, the cult temple dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon, and the place where it said to have hosted the epic battle between the two gods over ownership of the city.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Now it’s time to walk to the Acropolis Museum, where you will witness the most impressive artifacts that the excavations on the Acropolis Hill brought to light. Wander around the modern building while your expert guide discloses the stories -both loving and horrifying- behind the statues and artifacts of the museum.
Your tour will come to an end with you shedding your god persona and leaving rich in knowledge and fascinating experiences!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
